Mark Leo

Social Media Specialist · Cahaba Cycles

Birmingham , AL

In My Own Words

Hello, I've been involved in the graphic design industry since 2001, I have experience with brand development, website layouts, video/motion pieces, e-learning, packaging, posters, etc. Furthermore, I also teach intro graphic design courses as an Adjunct Instructor. I also continue to be apart skateboarding (since 1986) and ride mountain bikes weekly (enduro/gravity). I’d love to be the answer to your creative needs. Thank you for your interest. Mark Leo Graphic Designer markandrewleo@gmail.com www.markleo.design tel: 205.994.4191 Portfolio Site: http://www.markleo.design/ More Design: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Design%20Samples Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9TTm7SUEoEKhnPItMCJYrA/videos

Work Experience

Social Media Specialist

Cahaba Cycles

2021 – Present

Develop or "repackage" product and lifestyle focused content (imagery, video, audio) for at least: At least 1 high quality image feed / wall post to Instagram/Facebook per day. At least 2 or more engaging "Story" or video feed for Instagram/Facebook per day. Boosted campaigns as needed for product launches, event announcements, etc...

Graphic Designer

Electromagnetic Marketing

2021 – 2022

My role at Electromagnetic marketing was creating mock-ups for branding guides, pre-?ight ?les for the printer, and web and social media graphics.

VP of Brand Content

Storyteller Overland

2020 – 2021

Social Media Develop or "repackage" product and lifestyle focused content (imagery, video, audio) for: 1 high quality image feed / wall post to Instagram/Facebook per day. 2 or more engaging "Story" or video feed for Instagram/Facebook per day. Boosted campaigns as needed for product launches, event announcements, etc...?? Short/Long Form Video Content Creation Shoot, create, assemble, and edit content for ongoing release of meaningful content across social media, YouTube and online. Conceive cogent video content, from a product walk around to ongoing lifestyle engagement that conveys the brand's personality across multiple channels. Digital Marketing Work closely with the CEO and VP of Business Development as well as our dealerships and digital marketing campaign partners (DaPop Media) to coordinate content, product/lifestyle/training videos for dealerships as well as video and banner ads for retargeting SEM and PPC campaigns to drive traffic to individual dealerships. Apparel I design branded articles of clothing and accessories to be sold and given away for marketing purposes.?? Site Maintenance ?I keep the WordPress based site updated with dealer info and event dates. I also create new pages based on need.

Adjunct Instructor - Graphic Design

Jefferson State Community College

2009 – 2020

I currently help develop undergraduate students in Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design.

E-Learning Specialist

IBML

2015 – 2020

I use my graphic design and video skills to create online tutorials for our software and hardware products.

Owner/Art Director/Social Media Coordinator/Team Manager

Scenario Skateboarding Co.

2014 – 2016

I am owner of Scenario Skateboarding Co. I’m responsible for all branding in the form of print, video and web. I'm also responsible for all our social media outlets. I also communicate with vendors who facilitate production of our products. Furthermore, I keep track our team riders progress and equip them with what they need to represent us as a company.

Web/Graphic Designer

Southern Store Fixtures Inc.

2008 – 2009

During my time at Southern Store Fixtures, I designed and maintained the company’s website and other internal creative needs.

Adjunct Instructor - Graphic Design

University of Alabama at Birmingham

2004 – 2008

During my time at UAB, I helped develop undergraduate students in Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Flash and other design software.

Art Director

The Forte Marketing Group

2006 – 2008

I was the only creative team member and wore many hats. I started freelancing for Forte, then I was brought in house and finally promoted to Art Director.