Lindsay Widdel Eberly

Creative Director @Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Chicago, IL, US

I am a seasoned Creative Director with a passion for brand management and creative strategy. I oversee the online brand presence, creative direction, and brand standards for the Melman Division of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including project management, team leadership, content strategy, and marketing campaign development.Key Responsibilities- Team Leadership: Managed, motivated, and mentored a dynamic social media team. Assigned projects, organized brainstorming sessions, oversaw freelancers and influencers, and reviewed all work before submission to brand leaders- Training and Development: Provided support and coaching to junior team members, fostering their growth in craft, communication, collaboration, and process- Project Coordination: Led and coordinated complex projects such as photo and video shoots and campaign development, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables- Creative Oversight: Reviewed creative work, provided feedback, and maintained high standards of quality, meeting all deadlines- Stakeholder Liaison: Acted as a bridge between the creative team, management, cross-functional colleagues, and clients, facilitating effective communication and collaboration- Event Marketing: Developed, coordinated, and documented events in collaboration with restaurant management and photography teams, creating impactful marketing materials- Content Strategy: Spearheaded and managed content strategy for a variety of projects, integrating digital and brand design, compelling content, and technology- Marketing Collaboration: Collaborated closely with marketing and sales departments to develop plans, analyze results, and identify growth opportunities.

Augustana College

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Management, Accounting, Art

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Early College Program