Heather Burt
917.510.4054 heather@burtify.com
EXPERIENCE
COOKIES CALIFORNIA San Francisco, CA CREATIVE DIRECTOR, February 2019 to Present
Coordinate and execute art designs across multiple visual needs including packaging design, displays, digital, social, event booths, retail environment, website, paid / earned media, and other brand standards. Collaborate directly with founders and brand managers to ensure state-of-the-art design for the premium cannabis landscape. Create engaging and captivating media content by utilizing strategic messaging and marketing concepts.
STERLING BRANDS San Francisco, CA DESIGN DIRECTOR, September 2017 to February 2019
Led team of designers through conception, strategy, and implementation of design projects for multiple brands. Developed and cultivated trusted client relationships with varying accounts. Mentored and supported growing artists from junior through senior levels. Partnered with food stylists, photographers, and retouchers to guide cohesive style and delivery. Provided strategy and solutions to generate new and unique business opportunities with emerging and established clientele.
ANTHEM WORLDWIDE New York, NY & San Francisco, CA DESIGN DIRECTOR, May 2014 to September 2017
Promoted from Senior Designer in NYC office to lead San Francisco design team. Managed various projects successfully driving new design standards, creating solutions, and elevating aesthetics in re-branding of numerous major brands. Provided sound leadership on and off-site to diverse design staff.
DAYMON DESIGN Stamford, CT DESIGNER, September 2011 to May 2014
Managed all daily aspects of design and brand solutions from activation to implementation for private label. Developed leadership, strategy, and solutions for varying projects including art direction and supervising photographers and supplementary designers. Named, designed, and directed a new private label for e-commerce that sold out within one week and immediately increased production by 10 times the original production run.
BRASERRIE RUHLMANN New York, NY EVENT MANAGER, December 2005 to August 2009
Managed all events and banquet needs for upscale Manhattan restaurant. Designed restaurant menu and marketing materials. Developed and executed plans, contracts, and operations for catered events in a premium restaurant setting. Successfully created promotions and built strong customer relations to produce and sustain repeat guests. Coordinated special events in our Art Deco location for groups of 10 to over 400. Significantly improved client relations by providing comprehensive design directions and brand architecture for new and existing business.
Managed all events and banquet needs for upscale Manhattan restaurant. Designed restaurant menu and marketing materials. Developed and executed plans, contracts, and operations for catered events in a premium restaurant setting. Successfully created promotions and built strong customer relations to produce and sustain repeat guests. Coordinated special events in our Art Deco location for groups of 10 to over 400. Significantly improved client relations by providing comprehensive design directions and brand architecture for new and existing business.
EDUCATION
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)
new york, ny bachelor of fine arts, packaging design, 2011
associate in applied science, communication design, 2009
new york, ny bachelor of fine arts, packaging design, 2011
associate in applied science, communication design, 2009
DE ANZA COLLEGE cupertino, ca
associate in applied science, liberal arts, 2003
associate in applied science, liberal arts, 2003
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
gdusa, american graphic design award, ht trader’s olive oil, 2015
vertex award, gold, cloud 9, 2013
gdusa, packaging design award, cloud 9, 2013
gdusa, packaging design award, raley’s baking mixes, 2013
fit, foundation scholarship, 2009 to 2011
fit, packaging design club, fundraising chairperson, 2010 to 2011
museum at fit, typography exhibit, design showcased, 2009
office dj and team booster, 2012 to present
vertex award, gold, cloud 9, 2013
gdusa, packaging design award, cloud 9, 2013
gdusa, packaging design award, raley’s baking mixes, 2013
fit, foundation scholarship, 2009 to 2011
fit, packaging design club, fundraising chairperson, 2010 to 2011
museum at fit, typography exhibit, design showcased, 2009
office dj and team booster, 2012 to present
SKILLS
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Client Presentation, Digital Photography and Processing,
Hand Typography, Digitally Rendered Typography.
Hand Typography, Digitally Rendered Typography.
SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Acrobat), Bridge, DreamWeaver, Lightroom, Distiller, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sketch, Keynote.
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Acrobat), Bridge, DreamWeaver, Lightroom, Distiller, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sketch, Keynote.