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David Duran

@dduran07

Creative Operations & Brand Leader | Scaling Systems, Governing Brand, and Delivering High-Impact Multi-Channel Campaigns

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role where building better systems and workflows makes a real difference for the creative team. I thrive in collaborative environments that value both structure and craft, and I want to contribute at a high level, keep growing, and do work that matters.

Creative services and brand leader specializing in building scalable brand systems that drive consistency across complex organizations. Experience leading brand modernization, strengthening governance, and directing integrated, multi-channel campaigns aligned to business objectives. Proven ability to build teams, streamline workflows, and improve efficiency, timelines, and costs while delivering high-quality creative. Known for optimizing vendor partnerships and aligning stakeholders to deliver cohesive brand experiences across digital, print, and experiential channels.

Brand Systems Development & Governance: Built and scaled enterprise brand systems across distributed organizations, strengthening consistency and reducing rework while enabling cohesive execution across digital, print, and experiential channels.

Creative Direction & Integrated Campaign Leadership: Led multi-channel campaigns aligned to business priorities, translating complex strategies into compelling visual narratives that elevated brand perception and audience engagement.

Creative Operations & Workflow Optimization: Implemented structured intake, project management, and review frameworks that improved campaign turnaround time by 20% and increased team efficiency.

Vendor & Agency Management: Restructured vendor partnerships and streamlined production workflows, generating over $70K/year in cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Executive Alignment: Partnered with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align brand strategy with business goals, reduce approval cycles, and ensure compliance.

Team Leadership & Creative Development: Built and led high-performing creative teams, fostering collaboration, strong storytelling, and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

High-Volume Production & Delivery Excellence: Directed large-scale digital and print initiatives, ensuring consistent, on-time delivery while maintaining brand integrity and quality control.

Innovation & Workflow Modernization: Introduced automation and scalable systems to improve efficiency, increase speed-to-market, and enhance execution quality.

Creative Direction / Brand Strategy & Leadership / Brand Systems & Governance / Integrated Campaigns / Visual Storytelling / Creative Operations / Workflow Optimization / Cross-Functional Leadership / Executive Stakeholder Engagement / Vendor & Agency Management / Production Management / Team Leadership / Brand Modernization

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Production Manager

Current

College Board

May 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Managed end-to-end production of high-volume digital and print materials across cross-functional teams. Implemented workflow improvements and automation that increased throughput without adding headcount. Maintained budgets exceeding $50K per scope while ensuring on-time delivery of nationally distributed AP and Pre-AP instructional materials.

Print Production Digital Production Vendor Management Production Scheduling Color Management Workflow Automation Accessibility

Senior Brand Manager

Educational Federal Credit Union

Nov 2021 - Apr 2025 (3 years 5 months)

Led creative operations and brand strategy for a 100,000-member financial institution. Built and managed a Creative Services team, restructured vendor workflows, generating $70K in annual savings, and improved campaign turnaround by 20% through structured intake and review processes.

Brand Strategy Multi channel Marketing Print Production Vendor Management Creative Direction Project Management Cost Optimization

Creative Services Manager

Miami Dade College

Apr 2013 - Nov 2021 (8 years 7 months)

Managed creative operations for a 12-person in-house team spanning design, photography, and video. Implemented project management processes, optimized vendor partnerships, reducing costs by $12K monthly, and directed integrated campaigns across digital, print, and experiential channels.

Design Systems Team Leadership Print Production Information Design Accessibility Templates Project Management

Senior Graphic Designer

Savannah College of Art and Design

Feb 2005 - Apr 2013 (8 years 2 months)

Directed global brand strategy and visual identity governance across U.S. and international campuses. Led integrated campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms, managed national production partners, and enforced brand standards across admissions and marketing communications.

Visual Branding Print Production Typography Layout Infographics