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Career Summary Don Schumacher Racing A self-motivated and results-oriented Art Director/Project Manager with Brownsburg, IN over 15 years of experience of directing large scale projects that has a August 2011 - Present successful track record for meeting deadlines and exceeding client Art Director/Project Manager expectations. The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, IN Art Director June 2003 - July 2011 * Strategic and visionary Art Director with over 15 years of strong design Sr. Designer/Project Manager experience, leadership and management. * Conceptualize and design all branding/identity materials for The Employment Guide Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) and key accounts such as Shell/Pennzoil, Indianapolis, IN 1999 - 2003 Matco Tools, NAPA Auto Parts and Papa John's. Project Coordinator * Successfully launched and manage the day to day operations of a graphics department, provide direct leadership with high integrity, managed hundreds of projects and developed quality client relationships. * Demonstrated a history of meeting the most demanding deadlines, communicating effectively with department managers and executing efficient strategies. Project Manager * Lowered outsourcing and production cost since hiring date by expanding department's capabilities. * Spearheaded new graphics project in 2016 that will save over $30,000 in it's first year of operation and tens of thousands of dollars in the upcoming years. * Assist in the hiring, training and scheduling of department employees. * Oversee projects across all phases of development while monitoring work flows and making timeline adjustments as needed. * Supervise daily activities to ensure deadlines are met and sponsor's expectations are exceeded.