Michael Pekonen

About Michael Pekonen

I am an accomplished creative leader with years of experience building brands, marketing campaigns and designs that improve profitability, increase revenues, elevate brand awareness to realize the overall vision of stakeholders. Proven experience interacting with, and presenting to, clients, collaborating with marketing and product principals, building with creative strategy and intelligent perspectives, while directing 360-degree marketing campaigns. Responsive, flexible and approachable manager who takes pride in building and leading high performing teams through mentoring, educating and effective communication skills within a company’s unique environment. Thoughtful, committed and passionate designer, able to manage multiple projects at a time, communicating complex ideas with focus on the target outcome, with direction from clients, internal stakeholders, creative briefs and attention to detail. Consistently dependable team member within fast-paced deadline-driven environments, ensuring that goals are met, delivering positive results, and building success with integrity and a positive attitude. Flexibility to adjust to ever-changing directives and personnel, while maintaining versatility to deliver as promised.

Experience

1. Creative Manager

   Afinida Marketing

   Jul 2019 — Present · Escondido, CA, US

   Creative Manager/Senior Graphic Designer spearheading a dynamic team to craft bold, multi-channel solutions for 30 diverse brands. Expert in orchestrating workflows, budgets, and timelines, while collaborating with top executives to deliver cutting-edge retail, B2B, and marketing campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.

Education

• San Diego State University

  BA, Applied Art with Emphasis in Graphic Design

  1986 — 1990

• San Marin HS

  HS Diploma

  1982 — 1985