Branding
Copywriting
Digital Media
Graphic Design
Marketing
Merchandising

Above all else, I’m a creator, maker, and explorer of the imagination. As a conceptual thinker and natural storyteller, I pride myself in generating unique solutions to business problems with results under budget, exceeding aesthetic expectations, and surpassing target goals.

Although I’ve been managing, mentoring, and motivating creative teams for the past decade, I’m a hands-on leader who likes to get my hands dirty with the team. I believe the creative spark is paramount, but respect, trust, and selflessness are the true fuel igniting a team’s ideation engine.

With over two decades of proven results in graphic design, branding, and marketing, my diverse range of talents will create a positive impact for your company.

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Email
dgreenwoodcreative@gmail.com

Phone
(618)843-6403

It’s all about me

  • Graphic Design Manager
    Heartland Dental
    Effingham, IL
    2009-Present

    I currently lead a team of four remote designers responsible for the marketing material of 1,500+ individually branded dental offices. In addition, I wrote the company brand standards manual, as well as developed, maintained and enforced the legal and regulatory guidelines for marketing.

    My latest victory was designing a self-service online portal that houses over 1,000 pieces of collateral and removes over 10,000 service requests to the marketing department each year.

    Lead Graphic Designer
    Mid America Motorworks
    Effingham, IL
    2003-2008

    I was involved in rebranding the company, creating various sub brands, packaging, illustration, publication design, event branding and product design. I was challenged with some of the most diverse and exciting projects of my career with this company.

    Adobe Illustrator Instructor
    Lake Land Community College
    Effingham, IL
    1999-2008

    I created a unique curriculum for the desktop publishing program combining real-life situations with individual problem solving and exploration.

    Graphic Designer
    Consolidated Communication Directories
    Effingham IL
    1998-2003

    I created unique telephone directory covers with a high level of creativity and quality under very strict production deadlines.

    Graphic Designer
    The Lancaster Company
    Effingham, IL
    1997-1998

    I conceptualized and implemented ad campaigns, corporate identity, television graphics, and print media design. Left the company for a more secure job with benefits.

  • A hunger for knowledge and an aspiration for personal growth are two of the most essential elements in any successful career. Continual learning is not only critical to accomplish one’s goals but also combats stagnation and complacency in one’s role. I’m always striving to learn more, work smarter, and operate at peak performance.

    Academia
    Eastern Illinois University
    Graphic Design Major
    1994-1998

    Olney Central College
    Associates Degree in Science
    1992-1994

    Military Service
    United States Marine Corps
    1994-1998
    Participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

    Leadership Training

    Bell Leadership Institute
    2009-2021
    Achievers Level 1
    Achievers Level 2
    Achievers Level 3
    Initiative and Change
    Leading Change
    Leadership Fundamentals
    Train the Trainer

    Global Leadership Summit
    2016-2021
    Annual two-day summit featuring world class speakers for faith-based leadership training.

  • Graphic Design
    Adobe Creative Cloud Software
    Advertising
    Art Direction
    Branding
    Consumer Behavior
    Content Writing
    Copyright Law
    Image Editing
    Information Architecture
    Interface Design
    Microsoft Office Suite
    Photography
    Print Brokering
    Process Development
    Project Management
    Social Media
    Web Design

    Team Management
    Benefits Enrollment
    Best Practices
    Continuing Education
    Employee Conflict Mediation
    Expense Reports
    Hiring and Termination
    Interviewing Process
    Key Performance Indicators
    Payroll
    Performance Evaluations
    Process Documentation
    Vendor Relationship Management
    Workflow Diagrams

  • Community is what distinguishes humans from the vast majority of other animals on the planet. Well, that and opposable thumbs. Selfless actions in the service of others not only helps the recipients, but also fills our hearts with pride and a sense of accomplishment. I’ve been lucky enough to have assisted these few charitable organizations in the past.

    HF Productions
    Children, Poverty Alleviation
    2010-2021
    Responsible for print, web, and radio marketing, set design, and conceptual theming.

    Flora Food Pantry
    Poverty Alleviation
    2014-Present
    Assist unload box trucks of donated food and organizing them as directed.

    SE Illinois Drug Task Force
    Social Action

    2016

    Pro Bono logo and patch design worn on the officers’ uniforms.

    Flora IL Rotary Club
    Social Action
    2009
    Pro Bono website design.Won the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Web Design.