MATTHEW D.

BRITT
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-443-0357 | matthewbritt64@gmail.com

PROFILE
I have 20+ years of experience within all facets of marketing, design, advertising and brand development. I
was a founding Partner and Creative Director of a full-service advertising and marketing firm for 13 years,
employing 25 people, collecting yearly billings in excess of $6 million and garnering over 70 local, regional
and national awards for our work. I also was a Partner and Creative Director of a contract screen printing
company that handled work for the NCAA and Jostens. For the past 5 years I have worked with a creative
focus on marketing solutions for major brands such as Georgia-Pacific, Clorox, Domino Sugar and major
Midwest retailer, Meijer. I have worked with creative, client and retail teams to create and execute full,
strategic marketing plans and programs, as well as develop brand strategies. I thrive in fast-paced and
collaborative environments where mentoring and learning are co-dependent.

CAREER
ACOSTA MARKETING GROUP (AMG)
Marketing Manager/Account Supervisor

November 2009-February 2015

Jacksonville, FL and Grand Rapids, MI

Vital member of different Traditional and Shopper Marketing teams, handling responsibilities such as: brand
research; creative assessment and deconstruction; creative direction and execution; program coordination
and analysis; program creation; presentation creation; and direct client interaction through phone calls,
emails, face-to-face meetings and client presentations. Trusted to lead a number of special projects for the
executive staff of Acosta, as well as high-profile projects for Meijer, Acosta Corporate and Acosta Marketing
Group.

RENAISSANCE CREATIVE
Co-Founder/Creative Director

May 1996-November 2009

Jacksonville, FL

Co-Founder and Creative Director of one of the 50 fastest growing and most respected
advertising/marketing/branding agencies in the region, recognized with over 75 industry awards on a local,
regional and national scale. Helped build lasting relationships with clientele and within the community, which
resulted in measurable revenue growth. Responsible for overseeing creative teams, consisting of AEs, writers,
designers, media buyers, interactive personal, print production and event planners, as well as management
of many of our high-end clients that demanded a more hands-on approach.
TM DESIGN
Partner/Creative Director

April 1991-September 1994

Omaha, NE

Partner and Creative Director of a mid-sized screen printing and embroidery business. Clients included local
and regional custom printing, as well as national and international contract printing for the NCAA and
Jostens. Responsible for overseeing creative team of four production artists, two Account Executives, pre-print
production staff, as well as handling traffic and project management for the company.

MATTHEW D. BRITT
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-443-0357 | matthewbritt64@gmail.com

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Collaborating with executive and creative

teams to provide strategic and creative
solutions to the clients needs.
Providing client feedback to executive and
creative teams in a concise manner.
Managing projects, budgets and deadlines
that align with process, as well as the needs
of the client.
Upselling additional services to clients.

Assigning tasks to creative and production

teams to make sure deadlines are met
(following processes that are in place).
Team player attitude. My belief is that you
teach, as well as learn each day, and by that,
you make the agency stronger and a better
place to work.
People person with great instincts and
decision-making skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Adobe Creative programs

(Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat), as
well as social media, web/interactive
programs (Flash, Fireworks, Muse), SEO and
video/voice editing programs
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
(Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Marketing/creative briefs and planning
Client presentations
Quoting/billing

Internal team communication/briefing

Project management and organization for
both agency and clients
Client project briefings
Face of the company/goodwill ambassador
to clients and the community
Extensive knowledge of traditional print
processes, as well as interactive and
digital options

ACCOUNT SAMPLING
Meijer | Clorox | Domino Foods, Inc. | Georgia Pacific | Freschetta/Schwans | Sunny D | Acosta (Corporate) |
Hines Corporation/Palencia | Hutson Companies/Oakleaf Plantation | Jacksonville Jaguars Boosters |
NCAA/College World Series | McRae & Stolz Developers | Tax Defense Network | University of Nebraska Athletics |
Creighton University Athletics | Americas Education Guide | NFAN | National Kidney Foundation | Coldwell
Banker/The Condo Store | Gator Bowl Association | Alliance Corporation/Reserve at James Island | YMCA of NE
Florida | Jostens | NCAA Athletics

EDUCATION
University of North Florida: Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design and Advertising

ONLINE PORTFOLIO AND INFORMATION: www.matthewdbritt.com

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