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Stephen Pursley

@stephenpursley

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I am an award-winning graphic designer specializing in advertising, motion graphics, and creative team leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a senior creative role leading design and multimedia teams where I can produce award-winning campaigns, mentor staff, and apply AI and modern web tools to cross-platform projects.

I am a professional graphic designer with extensive experience producing ADDY award-winning advertising campaigns, trade show graphics, packaging, and promotional materials, and managing in-house print operations. I lead creative teams, develop multimedia projects from storyboard to final output, and create 2D/2.5D/3D motion graphics and corporate videos.

I also teach digital media design and have trained over 2,500 graphic design students while serving on a curriculum advisory board. I combine hands-on photography and studio skills with modern UX/UI, website management, and AI-driven creative tools to deliver cross-platform marketing solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Creative Services Team Leader

Climate Control Group

Jan 1997 - Jan 2025 (28 years)

Supervised 2–3 graphic designers in the creation of multi-color technical and promotional literature and led production of corporate videos including 2D/2.5D/3D animations and motion graphics. Managed an in-house b&w/color print shop and delivered final assets for multiple platforms.

Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop InDesign After Effects Premiere Pro Motion Graphics Video Production Photography Print Production Team Leadership

Adjunct Professor

Oklahoma City Community College

Jan 1999 - Jan 2024 (25 years)

Taught advanced digital media and publication design courses (Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and trained over 2,500 students in advanced graphic design techniques. Served on the Graphic Communications Curriculum Advisory Board since 2002.

Teaching Photoshop After Effects InDesign Premiere Pro Curriculum Development

Marketing Manager

Immuno-Mycologics, Inc.

Jan 1990 - Jan 1996 (6 years)

Managed marketing for a portfolio of 200+ medical diagnostic test kits, overseeing package and product label design, product inserts, distributor training, and government contract negotiation. Conducted market research and implemented promotional campaigns for domestic and international laboratory customers.

Marketing Strategy Packaging Design Technical Writing Market Research Distributor Training Government Contracting Illustration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

Grade: GPA 3.3 (major)

Activities and societies: Dean's Honor Roll (Spring 1987)

Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Marketing major in Spring 1987, achieving a 3.3 major GPA and earning Dean's Honor Roll recognition.