WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Art Director, Steketee Greiner and Company
March 2009 to November 2009
Clients include: Fulton Innovation, eCoupled Technology, eSpring,
Civic Theatre and Founders Brewing Company
Art Director, Justice and Monroe/Hanon McKendry
July 2005 to March 2009
Clients include: Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille, Knights of Columbus, Gordon Food Service, American Education Group, The Grand Rapids Griffins, The Grand Rapids Rampage, Fox Motors, Pamella Roland (fashion), The Rage Dance Team, Grand Rapids Symphony and Getman Corporation.
Adjunct Instructor, Kendall College of Art and Design
August 2005 to December 2007
Courses taught: Introduction to Graphic Design and Concept Development
Art Director – I2I Creative, JWT Detroit
October 2003 to July 2005
Clients include: Ford Motor Company, Ford Racing, and White Castle
Contract Designer, Johnson Design Group
May 2003 to October 2003
Responsibilities and tasks include; web design, development and planning the execution of clients design needs and problem solving.
EDUCATION
Kendall College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Communications May 2003
Henry Ford Community College 1997 – 2000
Main Area of Study Graphic Design, 72 Credits Completed
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids
Dwelling Place is an organization that improves the lives of people by creating quality affordable housing through essential support services while serving as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization. I donated time to sit on a committee with other community leaders to plan the annual fund-raising event, Music From the Heart.
AWARDS
2009 Silver Addy Award – Gordon Food Service, Direct Mail Campaign
Academic Honors Award – Kendall College of Art and Design May 2003
Winner of the Governor’s Awards for Art and Culture invitation design contest
RECOMMENDATIONS
“Jon is a tremendously gifted art director with both conceptual and design abilities that can be applied to a broad range of traditional and new media. He is one of those rare art directors who loves the big idea and loves to make those ideas hardworking. In other words, building his portfolio is secondary to creating great work that works great. What’s more, Jon is a really fun and nice guy to work with!!” November 9, 2009
Bill McKendry , Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer , Hanon McKendry/The Brand Consultants
managed Jon at Hanon McKendry
“Jon, was a treasure trove of new ideas and fresh thinking. His various interests and technical know-how elevated him above and beyond most art directors at his level.” June 24, 2009
Joseph Gielniak , Partner, Senior Art Director , jwt
managed Jon indirectly at JWT
“Jon holds a strong characteristic shown time and time again throughout our project history: the ability to be decisive and know what he wants. He maintains integrity in his work, and commits to seeing that those around him do as well. Jon is someone that finds solutions without cutting corners, and stands behind his work.” March 3, 2009
Mitch Ranger , Owner , Mitch Ranger Photography
was a consultant or contractor to Jon at justice and monroe
“Jon is first and foremost a solid thinker. He carefully considers a potential marketing problem to be solved before he involves himself in the creative approach. A long-winded way of saying he thinks strategically. He also has a knack for never being fully satisfied. I like working with people who always think an idea, or a campaign, could be pushed a little further. Jon’s one of them.” March 3, 2009
Greg Reese , Creative Director , Hanon McKendry
managed Jon at Hanon McKendry
