David Rome

Go-to designer for high-visibility, client-facing custom-branded presentation work, supporting complex assignments and broader production and creative operations. Created custom design materials from limited or nonexistent client brand assets, including presentation identities and design standards.

Recovered a firmwide rebrand that was six months behind schedule, partnering with the CMO and other leaders to reset priorities and production standards. Audited and rebuilt dozens of core templates and finalized hundreds of deliverables.

Helped establish and operate a centralized two-week technical training program for new hires supporting legal document processing and investment banking production. Developed training materials and led training groups, delivering classroom instruction and technical demonstrations.

Promoted into lead responsibility within months of joining an 8-person Phoenix presentation team, becoming a trusted escalation point for complex design, production, and client requests. Managed daily production operations and helped grow the team from 8 to over 20 employees.

Built the creative function for Neat Capital and its family of companies from the ground up, developing a complete design system from an initial logo concept into a cohesive brand, digital presence, and communications platform. Directed the design and launch of Neat Capital, Neat Homes, and Neat Loans across web, investor communications, and marketing collateral.

Served as a core creative and technical lead within a boutique entertainment agency, overseeing interactive design, animation, development, and campaign production for major film and entertainment clients. Concepted and delivered hundreds of digital advertising campaigns, often managing multiple overlapping projects through concept, mockup, prototype, production, and final delivery.

Served as an Interactive Art Director at Mekanism, a creative agency, contributing to interactive design and campaign production.

Served as Art Director at Bio-Rad Laboratories, a life science research and clinical diagnostics company, overseeing design projects.

Served as Interactive Designer at TRX Training, a fitness equipment and training company, creating interactive design assets.

Served as Art Director at CBS Interactive, a media company, overseeing design projects.

Served as Interactive Designer at Agency.com, a digital agency, creating interactive design solutions.

Served as Lead Designer at Sensis, a multicultural marketing agency, leading design projects.

Earned an Associate of Arts degree in Visual Communication.