Phillip Maddox

About Phillip Maddox

I am an authentic-style technology leader with a consistent track record of driving technology and data advancement. I specialize in long-view vision setting, charting the course for efficiency and innovation at scale. Throughout my career—from running a creative agency to my current role as VP of Technology—I have always maintained a holistic approach to problem-solving. I focus on identifying high-value opportunities that increase revenue, limit risk, and build robust, scalable ecosystems. I am passionate about moving organizations beyond fractured tech stacks by engineering unified, event-driven architectures and API-first strategies. Recently, my strategic focus has been on unlocking enterprise value through real-time data pipelines, predictive modeling, and AI adoption (including RAG systems and conversational AI).But technology is only half the equation. I am deeply committed to building strong, unified teams. By fostering a culture of mentorship, clarity of ownership, and work-life balance, I\'ve proudly maintained a 100% retention rate among my direct hires over the last seven years. Core Focus Areas: Enterprise IT Strategy | AI & Machine Learning Integration | Data Engineering & BI | Cross-Functional Leadership | CX & UX Strategy | Agile Methodologies

Experience

1. President

   Ceed Creative

   Sep 2004 — Present

   Responsible for directing and managing brand experiences across multiple touch points for a diverse array of clientele. Leading oversight of customer, user and client experience with a holistic perspective and a calculated and ROI-driven approach to deliverables.Hands on experience in the following areas- Product Strategy-Product Research-Product Management-Project Management- User Experience- User Interface Design- Brand Management & Identity Design-Front-end Web Development-Design Thinking and Delivery (including web, mobile and print)

Education

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  BFA, Design

  1997 — 2003

Skills

• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Typography
• Strategy
• Logo Design
• Direct Mail
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Visual Communication
• Brand Management
• User Experience
• Graphic Design
• Media Buying
• Web Design
• Branding & Identity
• Website Development
• User Interface
• Banners
• Illustration
• Design Consulting
• Corporate Identity
• Print Buying
• Art Direction
• Brochures
• User Interface Design
• Information Architecture
• Graphics
• Creative Strategy
• Concept Development
• Catalogs
• Illustrator
• Technology Product Development
• Start-Ups
• Creative Direction
• Interaction Design
• Photography
• Brand Development