SANDY BARTH OBJECTIVE Associate Creative Director focusing on Art Direction/Design/Management. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS  Strategic thinker - 10+ years of quickly and accurately identifying brands' challenges  Growth champion - Lead creative departments to record billings in Chicago, Atlanta  Problem solver - Conceptualizes and implements cost-effective marketing strategies  Creative leader - Communicate strategic vision within teams to ensure programs success  Team development - Proven skills in developing/managing award-winning creative staff  Media savvy - Extensive experience in print, direct mail, trade show, POP, video, web, etc.  Business development - Prospecting, business presentations, vendor negotiations  Versatile skills - Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter, MS Office and hand rendering PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VP/ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR 1995-2003 Adair-Greene Atlanta, GA  Helped lead agency to 442% growth in first 15 m