Kenton Hanson Design & Interactive

Professional
Profile

Mr Hanson started Kenton Hanson Design and Interactive after leaving his corporate job in 2002. He enjoys the challenge of new adventures in digital-based solutions. Has over 20 years of experience as a creative professional with a diverse background in graphic design, marketing & communications, and business development. Worked extensively as Creative Director on complex projects, managing all aspects of a project. Works independently and collaboratively with all levels of a client organization—executives, management, employees and customers. Managing business partner relationships and blending cross-functional teams is a core strength. Proven experience in leading a graphic design unit—including all aspects of asset, creative, production and people management. Maintained highly motivated work groups—critical to project success. Excellent conflict resolution skills—seeking innovative solutions to challenges. Recognized for creative group dynamics—providing compelling visioning sessions and facilitation.

Mr Hanson is currently serving on the board of AIGA Minnesota as Director of Technology and teaching "Introduction to Interactive Media" at the College of Visual Arts, St Paul, Minnesota. He is also on the Advisory board for Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Professional
History

Consulting
St Paul, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Beverly Hills, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
2002 - Present

Current client list:

·	Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis, MN
·	City Ballet of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
·	AIGA Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
·	Astani Enterprises Inc, Beverly Hills, CA
·	De Stefano and Partners, Los Angeles, CA
·	California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA
·	Colwell Industries, Minneapolis, MN
·	Knutson Photography, Minneapolis, MN
·	Phillips Plastics Corporation, Prescott, WI
·	Quantitative Asset Management, Wayzata, MN

Scope of services include:

·	Layouts/Prototyping for Corporate Websites
·	Designed and produced Corporate Website
·	Designed and produced project Websites
·	Designed promotional ad for MN Creative Sourcebook
·	Interactive Annual Report
·	Designed temporary front page for corporate web site
·	Designed display panels for 150-year exhibit
·	Designed marketing brochure
·	Designed special promotional collateral
·	Designed promotional ad for The Black Book

BRW/
Dames and Moore/
URS

Minneapolis, MN
Sr Art Director
1987 - 2002

Professional Opportunities

Worked with private- and public-sector clients geographically focused in the central region of the United States. Partnered with Business Development Executive(s) and Project Lead(s) from representing discipline(s). The scope of creative design solutions included, but was not limited to: design, development, and implementation of Web sites, intranets, graphical user interface (GUI) applications, signage, multi-media presentations. Internal marketing & communications solutions included, but was not limited to: proposals, annual reports, business development kits, media relations kits, trade publications advertisements, newsletters, direct-mail campaigns, project- and event-specific promotional materials, and corporate identity(ies). Planned and directed the illustration and photography requests. Collaborated with information editors and information architects to plan content and format for digital or print solutions.

Freelance

Larsen Design Office
James E Johnson
& Assoc.
Dayton's
Benson Graphics
Cucci Design
Stan Wai
Minneapolis, MN
1984 - 1987

As a Freelance Graphic Designer, I had the great fortune to collaborate with notable Twin Cities' creative talent.

Scope of services include:

·	Designed daily newspaper advertisements
·	Designed display advertisements
·	Designed special promotional collateral
·	Design and implementation of: concept approvals, printing bids, pre-press, and print.

Current Skills

Industry Knowledge Areas

Creative Graphic Design, Brand Management and Brand Communications, Web-Based Solutions, Photo Direction, Consulting Services, Technology, Marketing & Communications, software and hardware installation.

Applications

Mac OS X (10.5.5); Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 - InDesign CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3, Photoshop CS3, Acrobat Pro 9.0, Flash CS3, Illustrator CS3; Apple - Keynote 4, Aperture 2; and numerous other applications.

Technical Knowledge Areas

Macintosh OS X: routine maintenance and software installs, broadband router wireless and wired network configurations.

Education

Moorhead State University
Moorhead, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
1979 - 1984

Teaching

CVA (College of Visual Arts)
St Paul, Minnesota
Introduction to Interactive Media
Fall 2008

Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
The Core Process of Web Design
Spring 2007, 08

Professional
Organization

Member of AIGA Minnesota | the professional association for design
1987 - Present

	·	Current Board Position: Director of Technology - 2006 - Present
	·	Committee Co-Chair of Annual Design Conference - Design Camp, 2002
	·	Committee Member of Annual Design Conference - Design Camp, 2000, 01, 02, 04
	·	Committee Member of Exhibit A: The Interactive Showcase 04, 05
	·	Various other Chapter volunteer involvement

Member MIMA

Professional Development

Enhanced application knowledge through various Apple- and Adobe-sponsored seminars. Enhanced leadership knowledge through various AIGA sponsored seminars, conferences and events.