Theodore Blackston - Graphic Designer, Freelance (Self employed)

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Work Background

FMT EntertainmentCreative Director

May. 2019New York City, Milan, Italy, Saudi ArabiaLed all creative and artistic direction for global large-scale entertainment, tech, F&B, luxury retail and production company. Formulated and implemented brand management guidelines. Leveraged current and projected trend analysis to inform and adapt creative strategy for optimal output. Oversaw end-to-end content creation process, from ideation to execution for a range of platforms and media. Ensured the timely delivery of high-quality, culturally relevant, and audience-engaging content: digital, UX and UI, social media assets and animation, presentations, logos, typography, websites, catalogues, print ads, marketing collateral and signage, press releases, digital and print editorial content, marketing materials, catalogues and proposals. Recruited a hyper-efficient collaborative team of international creative professionals with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Numerati® Partners LLCDirector of Operations and Logistics

May. 2018 - May. 2019New York, United StatesResponsible for setting up the operational infrastructure of the commercial arm of this data analytics and technology consultancy affiliated with the Courant School of Mathematics at New York University. Developed logistics strategy, implemented communications and project management, data storage and data management systems. Other areas of operations: creative direction, brand strategy, all facets of production, liaising with scientists and academics in the ecosystem and client C-suite executives, tech event and conference management, recruitment and personnel supervision, coordination of research for multi-issue technical report on a range of domain-specific start-up technologies.

Blackston and Bespoke galleriesGallery Owner / Director

Sep. 2004 - Mar. 2018Greater New York City AreaFounded, owned and operated successful contemporary art gallery on the Lower East Side. Established artist roster, developed international exhibition and sales platforms, identified art world trends, curated exhibitions, managed artist representation and relationships. Generated a broad international collector base, established and maintained relationships with international museums, galleries and public institutions. Managed all aspects of gallery operations: finance, sales, accounting, legal and HR. Hired, trained and managed personnel. Developed and reviewed all legal agreements with artists, partner galleries, institutions and collectors. Supervised art inventory management, art storage and handling, website and network solutions. Responsible for all logistical considerations involved with art fair participation and traveling exhibitions in Europe, Asia, Australia and the US. Oversaw design and construction of the exhibition, office and art storage spaces. Produced publicity, press, social media, and marketing campaign materials (including writing press releases and exhibition catalogue essays). Organized regularly scheduled events, lectures, dinners and screenings. Developed multi-media curatorial projects and mounted photography, sculpture and painting exhibitions in a dedicated gallery space in Chelsea, Bespoke Gallery.

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