21 years as an award-winning art director and graphic designer Print design + advertising + electronic communications for museums, the arts, higher education and nonprofit markets Eager to apply talents to opportunities in new areas creativehotlist.com/gcrawford [email protected]3232 Idaho Street Berkeley, California 94702 USA 415.810.4052 Greg Crawford “It was a great pleasure to hand Greg the raw pieces of a project and watch him create a polished, fresh design… his work was especially elegant…edgy and fun, but always original. He not only has a wonderful visual sense, but also a way with words and details. And—he’s a great co-worker with a terrific sense of humor.” —Toni Wood, Manager, Marketing and Communications, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO ART DIRECTION • Manage freelance designers, illustrators, photographers and assistants to meet goals, budgets and deadlines. • Direct projects from concept to completion in collaboration with editors, creative teams and vendors. • Integrate editorial and visual content to achieve effective promotional strategies. DESIGN • Develop and maintain brand identity. • Produce designs in print and digital media, including brochures, invitations, annual reports, magazines, ads, websites and evites from concept to completion. • Ensure reproduction standards for works of art and visual brand. CREATIVE SKILLS • Quick translator of abstract ideas into creative solutions. • Conversant in contemporary cultural trends. • Imaginative thinking that enhances open communication. • Exceptional persuasive presentation skills • Flair for crafting words and visual details. • Expert in Mac OS X & Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop. • Fine arts background in photography, print- making, painting, drawing and sculpture. • Working artist on all levels, creating, marketing and selling. MEMBERSHIPS • AIGA San Francisco, 2010. • Kansas City Artists Coalition, 2002-2009. AWARDS • 2 national awards, University and College Designers Association • 19 regional CASE 6 awards Council for the Advancement and Support of Education • 2 Philly awards Council on Philanthropy CAREER HISTORY • Freelance graphic designer, 1997 to present. • Graphic Designer, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Design Division, Kansas City, MO, 2005–2009. • Graphic Designer, University of Missouri– Kansas City, University Communications, Kansas City, MO, 1998–2005. • Graphic Designer, The University of Kansas, University Relations, Lawrence, KS, 1991–1998. • Customer Service Specialist, Kinko’s Copies, Overland Park, KS, 1990–1993. • Graphic Designer, S&N Design, Manhattan, KS, 1989–1990. EDUCATION Volunteer teacher applicant, Inneract Project, San Francisco, 2010 Visiting artist, Medical Missions Foundation, Botosani, Romania, 2004 Artist-in-residence, Philomene Bennett Studio, Kansas City, MO, 2002-2004 Continuing education, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO, Painting (1999, 2000, 2004), Dreamweaver (2008) BFA in graphic design, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1988
Greg Crawford 21 years as an award-winning art director
creativehotlist.com/gcrawford [email protected] and graphic
designer 3232 Idaho Street Print design + advertising + electronic
Berkeley, California communications for museums, the arts, 94702
USA higher education and nonprofit markets 415.810.4052 Eager to
apply talents to opportunities in new areas ArT DireCTiON AWArDs It
was a great pleasure Manage freelance designers, illustrators, 2
national awards, University and College to hand Greg the raw
photographers and assistants to meet Designers Association pieces
of a project and goals, budgets and deadlines. 19 regional CASE 6
awards watch him create a Direct projects from concept to
completion Council for the Advancement and in collaboration with
editors, creative teams Support of Education polished, fresh design
and vendors. 2 Philly awards his work was especially Integrate
editorial and visual content to Council on Philanthropy elegantedgy
and fun, achieve effective promotional strategies. but always
original. CAreer hisTOry He not only has a DesiGN Freelance graphic
designer, wonderful visual sense, Develop and maintain brand
identity. 1997 to present. but also a way with Produce designs in
print and digital media, Graphic Designer, The Nelson-Atkins
including brochures, invitations, annual Museum of Art, Design
Division, words and details. reports, magazines, ads, websites and
Kansas City, MO, 20052009. Andhes a great evites from concept to
completion. Graphic Designer, University of Missouri co-worker with
a Ensure reproduction standards for works Kansas City, University
Communications, terrific sense of humor. of art and visual brand.
Kansas City, MO, 19982005. Toni Wood, Graphic Designer, The
University of Kansas, Manager, Marketing and CreATive sKills
University Relations, Lawrence, KS, Communications, The Quick
translator of abstract ideas into 19911998. Nelson-Atkins Museum
creative solutions. of Art, Kansas City, MO Customer Service
Specialist, Kinkos Conversant in contemporary cultural trends.
Copies, Overland Park, KS, 19901993. Imaginative thinking that
enhances Graphic Designer, S&N Design, open communication.
Manhattan, KS, 19891990. Exceptional persuasive presentation skills
Flair for crafting words and visual details. eDuCATiON Volunteer
teacher applicant, Inneract Project, Expert in Mac OS X &
Creative Suite, San Francisco, 2010 particularly InDesign and
Photoshop. Visiting artist, Medical Missions Foundation, Fine arts
background in photography, print- Botosani, Romania, 2004 making,
painting, drawing and sculpture. Artist-in-residence, Philomene
Bennett Working artist on all levels, creating, Studio, Kansas
City, MO, 2002-2004 marketing and selling. Continuing education,
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO, Painting (1999,
MeMberships 2000, 2004), Dreamweaver (2008) AIGA San Francisco,
2010. BFA in graphic design, Kansas State Kansas City Artists
Coalition, 2002-2009. University, Manhattan, KS, 1988
Greg Crawford creativehotlist.com/gcrawford [email protected]
3232 Idaho Street Berkeley, California 94702 USA 415.810.4052
Portfolio 1 Society of fellowS Save the Date A simple, bold visual
brand celebrates the museums expansion at The Nelson-Atkins Museum
of Art. Gala invitation Gala invitation MEMBER MAGAZINE FALL 2006
Marketing folder for new members Member Magazine
Greg Crawford creativehotlist.com/gcrawford [email protected]
3232 Idaho Street Berkeley, California 94702 USA 415.810.4052
Portfolio 2 Brand and sub-brand elements, such as for the 75th
anniversary, reinforce strategic communications in electronic and
print media at The Nelson- Atkins Museum of Art. Museum homepage
with 75th anniversary sub-brand at nelson-atkins.org A Sparkling
Night: A Toast to our Prepare to Toast Gala invitation for Friends
of Art members Gala invitation for society of Fellows members
Greg Crawford creativehotlist.com/gcrawford [email protected]
3232 Idaho Street Berkeley, California 94702 USA 415.810.4052
Portfolio 3 To recruit students to the University of Missouri
Kansas City, The College of Arts and Sciences materials illustrate
how prospective students find a fit within the institution.
recruitment collateral for MFA program recruitment collateral for
undergraduates UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND SCIENCES Questions? Religious New Testament Studies,
Phenomenology For detailed Studies of Religion information about
the Areas of UMKC by the regulations and institutions Nazarene
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Biblical and Center for requirements of the
Theological Seminary, in Religious Studies, Concentration Near
Eastern Studies Religious School of Graduate Central Baptist
contact Gary Ebersole, History of Religions, Philosophy of
Religion, Studies. Theological Seminary, Studies Center for
Religious Methodology, Japanese Asian Religions The Center for Park
University, Studies director at Religions Native American Religious
Studies is Rockhurst University (816) 235-5704 or The Center for
Sociology of Religion Religions a consortium of area and William
Jewell send an email to Religious Studies is [email protected].
educational institutions College.With permission, Jewish Studies,
American New Testament Studies the administrative and that have
pooled their students may take To make formal Jewish history
American Religious academic home of the academic resources.
graduate courses for application, contact History of Islam and the
History Religious Studies The faculty consists of credit offered at
any of the School of Middle East Judaic Studies discipline in the
UMKC doctoral faculty, the participating schools. Graduate Studies
at American Studies, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. American Religious as
well as adjunct doctoral (816) 235-1161. Religion and Film
program.The Ph.D. History faculty from participating program is
governed American Religious Women and Religion, People with speech
or hearing History impairments may call Relay Feminist Theology
ReligiousCenter for seidutS suoigileR UMKC Missouri at
1-800-735-2966 Classics & Ancient Studies (TT) or
1-800-735-2466 Religions (voice). Religious Studies umkc.edu/rel-st
seidutS suoigileR Statement of Human Rights Students Right to Know
Interdisciplinary Ph. D. Program The Board of Curators and UMKC In
accordance with Public Law are committed to the policy of equal
101-542, UMKC reports that 73.1 opportunity, regardless of race,
color, percent of its first-time freshman creed, sex, age, national
origin, dis- return the second year.The UMKC ability, or
Vietnam-era Veteran status. Police department publishes an The
Affirmative Action Office, 360 annual campus report on personal
Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St., safety and crime
statistics.The report is responsible for all relevant is available
at the UMKC Police programs. Call (816) 235-1323 Department office,
4825 Troost, for information. Room 213, or via the Web site:
www.umkc.edu/safetyreport. recruitment collateral for MA program
recruitment collateral for phD program
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3232 Idaho Street Berkeley, California 94702 USA 415.810.4052
Portfolio 4 Annual reports for the University of Missouri Kansas
City share accountability with the shareholders whether they are
donors seeking direct proof of their support, or a center and its
partners displaying the fruits of their entrepreneurial guidance.
Annual report on charitable giving Annual report for entrepreurial
center
Greg Crawford creativehotlist.com/gcrawford [email protected]
3232 Idaho Street Berkeley, California 94702 USA 415.810.4052
Portfolio 5 Posters for symposia at the University of
MissouriKansas City reflect topical themes of interest to niche and
public audiences. symposium poster symposium poster W H AT I S THE
SECRET? MEDIA LITERACY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS The University of
Missouri-Kansas City Womens Council and Womens Center present S TA
R R S Y M P O S I U M M A R C H 4 , 2 0 0 4 A F R E E EV E N T U M
KC PI E R S O N AU D I TO R I U M Featuring JEAN KILBOURNE 6 p.m.
Reception and Exhibits 7 p.m. Jean Kilbourne Pierson Auditorium
University Center 8 p.m. Community Roundtable 50th and Rockhill
Road The Naked Truth: Advertisings Image of Women Discussions
Kansas City, Mo. symposium poster
Greg Crawford creativehotlist.com/gcrawford [email protected]
3232 Idaho Street Berkeley, California 94702 USA 415.810.4052
Portfolio 6 this rare access of the Mughal emperors of India.
Elements such as color, ly While the Mughals followed he eign of
the Sunni order of Islam, these works also demonstrate their
evocative imagery, or P a i n t i n g s f o r I n d i a s M u g h a
l E m p e r o r s i n t h e C h e s t e r B e a t t y L i b r a r y
Shah tolerance of their diverse most population and interest in ng
the Mahal. followers of other faiths such historical tone achieve
Christianity. aint- the These works of art are on loan from the
Chester Beatty Limited Engagement a fresh look for each imate
Library, Dublin, and previously March 21 project, from the edgy ew
were open only to acknowl- e our June 14, 2009 urnals rests. The
beauty is in the details. to the elegant, to elicit p.m. T aintings
for the grand mogul mithsonian Director of the Freer and response
from the target audience. dia | 13:45 p.m. ia Association of Kansas
City monstration | 6:30 p.m. T d its Living Legacy r and noted
painter Sehr Jalal. T wood Mughal saga, despite a clash of wills,
eronly march 21June 14 ted by Art Services International,
Alexandria, Virginia. ue title is Muraqqa: Imperial Mughal Albums
from the t for the national tour and catalogue has been provided by
land, The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, ncil on the
Arts and the Humanities. | In Kansas City, this ancis Family
Foundation and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and r exhibitions. Midwest
Airlines is the official airline sponsor. exhibition marketing
brochure Gala invitation NERMAN MUSEUM o f c o n t e m p o r a ry a
rt Umkc Hand print press 15 Gala invitation New Century New Work
Museum exhibition catalogue New Work Gallery invitation