[c] 701-212-7717
[e] markelton@gmail.com
Objective:
To make the world a better place through the implementation and transmission of innovative ideas and vision.
Leadership Experience:
- Project Manager for Marketing and Communications, Concordia Language Villages
- Art Director for short film A Chicken Named Harry
- Art Director for short film Quantum Connection
- Art Direction for short film Chronos
- Supervisor for the Fargo Theatre
- Art Director for independent film, Aphasia
Creative Experience:
- Concept Design for multimedia novel The Liar’s Cup
- Logo design for Northern Lights Ballroom
- Design Consultant for “I (Heart) F/M” film festival
- Logo design for Gnome Coffee, Tuscon, AZ
- Logo design for Joy Bliss Wellness, Portland, ME
- Design Consultant for Bluesteel Designs, Fargo, ND
- Best Design for short film Chronos
- Introduced video marketing to Concordia Language Villages
- Invited artist at the Rourke Museum’s annual Midwestern Exhibition
- Guest artist at the Tree School Gallery in Portland, ME
Skills:
- Creative problem-solver with a dedication towards working, yet elegant, solutions.
- Goal-oriented leader with the honesty and integrity to successfully manage an extraordinary team.
- Outstanding listener with exceptional ability to communicate both written and verbally.
- Productive and dependable worker with ability to pick up new skills as needed.
- Results-driven, forward thinking team-player with an eye for strategy and coordination.
- Exceptional illustrator with experience in design and sculpture.
- Computer literate with experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, HTML and CSS.
Education:
- BA in Studio Art from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, 2007
- BA in English Writing from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, 2007
References:
Available upon request
Portfolio:
Available at MarkElton.tumblr.com
