Benjamin Brookes

Marketing Manager @Satchel Construction

United StatesMarketing DirectorProduct ConsultantArt DirectorBrand DesignerGraphic DesignerUX/UI DesignerBrand Marketing Manager🐦 Design💼 C-level Executive💸 Marketing🔥 Startup Founder

For the past 25 years I’ve been a designer, art director & marketer for various companies and non-for-profits in the US & UK. I grew up between the UK & US and after extended stints in Chicago & Southern California, I’m settled in Charleston, South Carolina with my lovely daughter and our big dumb dog. I love print, typography, code, photography, history & football (the real kind). When I’m not designing, studying design or engrossed with a new independent project, I’m either having an adventure with my daughter, buried in a book or enjoying a beer in the backyard.

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Work Background

BOX Pure AirDirector of Marketing

Mar. 2021Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Chicago Public Schools / After School MattersManager of External Partnerships

Apr. 2005 - Apr. 2007• Developed partnerships with external constituents (i.e. corporations, educational institutions, community based organizations, governmental departments and agencies) to provide greater opportunities and/or exposure for Chicago teens • Worked with partners to develop commissions, corporate art collections, program sponsorships, community outreach activities, and revenue generating opportunities • Designed and planned new partnership and program initiatives, soliciting and incorporating input from program staff and regional teams • Arranged visits and guided tours for potential and existing partners to the Center for the Arts and cluster sites

City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs: Gallery 37Partnership Development Associate

Feb. 2004 - Apr. 2005• Managed extracurricular activities for apprentice artists, including contests, awards, public performances, and scholarships • Developed relationships with corporations, private individuals, and other nonprofit organizations across the country in order to secure commissions, donations, and pro bono services • Responsible for the creation of various in-house graphic design projects • Assisted with installation and continued maintenance of artworks on site and around the Chicagoland area • Organized and coordinated new Request for Proposal (RFP) process for teaching artists applying to Gallery 37. • Participated in proposal review committee for teaching artists and arts organizations

City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs: Gallery 37Site Architect / Site Manager

Mar. 2002 - Feb. 2004• Surveyed and designed layout of Block 37 • Conducted staff selection and development of summer operations staff, including the direct supervision of five employees • Administered relationships and acted as liaison to twelve city and government departments to develop Block 37 • Executed public programming for Zimbabwe artist visit and administered Chapungu installation • Planned commission for Block 37 in conjunction with Apprentice Artists • Collaborated with Program Coordinator’s to ensure safety and well being of Apprentice Artists, staff and public • Worked closely with program coordinator to facilitate site and summer program needs • Assisted inclusion staff and special needs apprentices

Satchel ConstructionGraphic Designer

Oct. 2022Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Satchel ConstructionMarketing Manager with Satchel Construction

Oct. 2022

Allora Solutions Group, LLC.Content Creator with Allora Solutions Group

Mar. 2022Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

RansomNoticeSenior Designer

Aug. 2021Charleston, South Carolina, United States

MOONDOG Animation StudioChief Brand Strategist

Feb. 2019 - Mar. 2020Charleston, South Carolina Area

MOONDOG Animation StudioGraphic Designer

Jun. 2018 - Feb. 2019Charleston, South Carolina AreaPartners in Storytelling

Idyllwild Arts FoundationDirector of Marketing

Jul. 2014 - Jul. 2017Idyllwild, California

Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST)Director of Programs and Visual Communications

Jul. 2008 - Jul. 2014Chicago Council on Science and Technology

City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs: Public ArtProject Assistant, “Suite Home Chicago” & “City Critters” Exhibitions

Mar. 2001 - Feb. 2002• Coordinated and supervised installation crews for “Suite Home Chicago” and “City Critters” public art projects • Directly responsible for maintenance and safety of artwork • Maintained database containing 3000 artists, sponsors, and locations • Coordinated with over 300 artists and corporate sponsors to maintain deadlines • Assisted project curator with public relations and marketing of exhibit information • Hired photographers for documentation of city art projects • Created condition reports for city of Chicago permanent art collections: photographing, assessing condition and making conservation recommendations for Bronzeville area artwork • Coordinated and assisted with the installation of Water tower City Gallery