"Dane drives the creative process with impactful solutions and unique strategies, and has a vision for details while hitting key deadlines and managing multiple projects at once."
Nick Phillips
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Résumé
Curriculum Vitae
Brand Design, Product/UX Design, Web Design, Creative Leadership
Building Experiences
Work History
I approach every challenge with a blend of strategic insight and creative flair. Here’s a look at some of the milestones and contributions that have shaped my professional path and show some of the breadth of my experience.
Creative Director
Alan & Company
Nov 2020 to Pres
• Provided strategic direction and leadership to drive the on-time delivery of high-quality media and integrated solutions across a portfolio of client brands.
• Oversaw extensive rebranding and website redesign projects for Tulua Health, which decreased bounce rate on the client’s website by 77%.
• Promoted to positions of increasing authority and responsibility due to exemplary performance and strong management abilities.
Projects
Associate Creative Director
Alan & Company
June 2019 to Nov 2020
• Built the creative department from scratch, growing a tiny team with no formal processes/pipelines into a scalable, high-performing, innovation-driven unit.
• Offered top-level support, coaching, and direction to a cross-functional creative team of 12 members while monitoring for maximized productivity and efficiency.
• Streamlined content and media production pipelines, optimizing project turnaround times and boosting ROI 15%.
Projects
Senior Brand Strategist
Alan & Company
Feb 2019 to June 2019
• Oversaw a comprehensive rebranding and redesign initiative, encompassing a new logo, website, graphics, and additional collateral materials that saw a 6x increase in social media engagement.
• Developed strategic brand and style guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability in media production.
Projects
Chief Creative Officer
Dane O’Leary Media
Nov 2011 to Pres
• Established and launched a freelance design business, offering graphic, brand, web, UX/product, and print design services for clients from diverse industries and backgrounds.
• Utilized cutting-edge software solutions to create compelling branded media and experiences for key clients.
Projects
UX Designer
Virtus Media Group
Jan 2021 to May 2022
• Leveraged UX design best practices, incorporating insight from product and user testing to refine digital products developed using React.js, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js frameworks.
• Assisted with product and user research, refining methodologies, and enhancing design-to-development handoffs.
• Designed compelling decks, proposals, and presentations for high-profile B2B clients, stakeholders, and partners.
Projects
Degrees + Certificates
Educational Qualifications
Shepherd University
Bachelor of Arts
Graphic Design
Psychology
University of Mississippi
Master of Science
Archaeology
Evolutionary Biology
In My Toolkit
Software & Tools
A creative problem-solver armed with the right tools for the job. From industry standards to cutting-edge tech, I’m always adapting and evolving.
Design
Web Design
Marketing
Coding Languages
Generative AI
Content Management Systems
Frameworks
Versioning
Productivity
Creative Director
Alan & Company
Nov 2020 to Pres
• Provided strategic direction and leadership to drive the on-time delivery of high-quality media and integrated solutions across a portfolio of client brands.
• Oversaw extensive rebranding and website redesign projects for Tulua Health, which decreased bounce rate on the client’s website by 77%.
• Promoted to positions of increasing authority and responsibility due to exemplary performance and strong management abilities.
Projects
Associate Creative Director
Alan & Company
June 2019 to Nov 2020
• Built the creative department from scratch, growing a tiny team with no formal processes/pipelines into a scalable, high-performing, innovation-driven unit.
• Offered top-level support, coaching, and direction to a cross-functional creative team of 12 members while monitoring for maximized productivity and efficiency.
• Streamlined content and media production pipelines, optimizing project turnaround times and boosting ROI 15%.
Projects
Senior Brand Strategist
Alan & Company
Feb 2019 to June 2019
• Oversaw a comprehensive rebranding and redesign initiative, encompassing a new logo, website, graphics, and additional collateral materials that saw a 6x increase in social media engagement.
• Developed strategic brand and style guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability in media production.
Projects
Chief Creative Officer
Dane O’Leary Media
Nov 2011 to Pres
• Established and launched a freelance design business, offering graphic, brand, web, UX/product, and print design services for clients from diverse industries and backgrounds.
• Utilized cutting-edge software solutions to create compelling branded media and experiences for key clients.
Projects
UX Designer
Virtus Media Group
Jan 2021 to May 2022
• Leveraged UX design best practices, incorporating insight from product and user testing to refine digital products developed using React.js, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js frameworks.
• Assisted with product and user research, refining methodologies, and enhancing design-to-development handoffs.
• Designed compelling decks, proposals, and presentations for high-profile B2B clients, stakeholders, and partners.
Projects
Testimonials