I'M
Sean
sutton
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRESENTATION SPECIALIST
achiever | ideation | input | futuristic | woo
I am a big idea person who is always pointed forward. When I set a goal, I work tirelessly to achieve it at the highest level of detail and I value input on all fronts. I am a creative force who excels at leading teams and building strong relationships. Regardless of medium (print, digital, presentation), passion fuels my design and workflow. Passion for clients. For design. For brand identity. And for pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Experience in an agency atmosphere, as well as several years as an integral part of an internal agency for a Fortune 100 company, has helped form my well-rounded skillset.
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
POWERPOINT
KNOWLEDGE IN PROGRESS
AFTER EFFECTS
XD
HTML & CSS
02 PORTFOLIO
03 Experience
2007-2009
AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY
MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR
My collegiate education began as a music education major. This time at Augustana University helped to identify my true passion and formed my tenacious work ethic.
2011-2014
BLACK HILLS
STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. MASS COMMUNICATION
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION AND MULTIMEDIA; MUSIC MINOR
My liberal arts education at BHSU taught me how to fail, how to adapt, and how to overcome. Though trying at times, I consider these years some of the most formative for my career.
2009-2015
SPEARFISH UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
MUSIC & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
My six years in this position developed my voracious appetite for large projects and planning. I was responsible for weekly visual production and annual events, including marketing and execution of creative. I also helped rebrand the church, lead a capital investment project, installation of a $60,000 sound system, and expanding weekly worship from two copycat services to four unique worship experiences.
2014-2015
FRESH START
CONVENIENCE STORES
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
My work included projects to unify branding across 27 locations, implementation of a rewards program, and partnering with an app developer to rollout a store application. I accomplished all this while managing two locations and 20+ employees.
2015-2017
FUTURA MARKETING
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DESKTOP PUBLISHER
My time at Futura Marketing developed a vast array of skills, most crucially how to work under immense pressure. As one of only three designers, we each wore all the hats. From concepting and everyday design to proofing and production, I learned at a feverish pace. Clients included Häagen-Dazs Shops, Ecolab, CH Robinson, and Cargill.
2018-2020
ABBOTT
INTERACTIVE LEAD DESIGNER
In three years at Abbott, I have climbed from Presentation Designer to Interactive Lead Designer. My work involves both print and digital materials, including video direction, education collateral, high-level, fast-paced concepting for major initiatives including two rebrands, corporate and executive support, and events. My responsibilities also include Mac IT support and several creative operations roles.
2020-PRESENT
STARKEY
MANAGER OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Work has included managing the shift of all training to virtual in light of a pandemic, on-site execution and production of live events in Las Vegas, preparing large format digital launch creative for main stage production and creative ideation for global launch materials and congress work in close collaboration with the entire C-suite.
CONTACT
Want to work together? Let's chat.
I'd love to earn the privilege of your time. Can we partner on your next creative opportunity?
Tel: 1.605.838.5216