Pat Foster: Freelance Graphic Designer in Mill Valley, CA

Created compelling and successful brand identities, marketing materials, packaging solutions, digital and print imaging for multiple companies including ATM Skateboards, Vans Shoes, Patagonia, Western Athletic Clubs, and Pig Hog cables. Designed logos, letterhead, t-shirts, posters, mailers, ad campaigns, and marketing strategies that were effective in increasing recognition and profitability, while partnering with external agencies, vendors, and internal teams to meet multiple deadlines within short time frames.

Brand manager and art director of Vision packages, for Hi End landscape architecture boutique working with global developers. Responsible for upkeep of branding, design aesthetic, marketing, and quality control.

Responsible for creating design specs for tap handles, promotional material and LED signs for almost every beer company international and domestic. Taphandles is the largest manufacturer of tap handles in the world, working with everyone from Anheuser Busch to smaller craft breweries like Freemont Brewing, or Bear Republic. Working with domestic and international custom manufactures to create unique and marketable designs using 3D and 2D design tools.

Designed graphics and brand concepts for skateboards, surfboards, wetsuits and accessories. Private label apparel design, conceived and created marketing and fundraising campaigns, for community outreach impacting youth activity and environmental awareness. Opened and closed store, managed staff, oversaw construction projects, including build outs for new retail locations, managed business operations, created merchandising and business development strategies.

Designed all e-commerce marketing materials including e-mail flyers, e-marketing campaigns and infographics. Rebranded 30-year corporate identity through logo redesign, website development, and various print and digital campaigns. Wholesale sales to over 500 domestic retail locations, maintained on-line customer database and introduced new brands.

Manager of shipping and receiving, domestic and international, freight and small parcel. maintained inventory control, and stock levels.