Justice Mitchell • 10057 Hart Branch Circle • Orlando FL, 32832 • 407.929.8918 • justice [at] bigblockstudios.com
He is, but not limited too:
Executive Creative & Social Media Director, Speaker, New Business Developer, Graphic/Web/UX/Social Media Designer, Trend Hunter, Campaign Strategist & Optimizer, Professional Photographer, Brand Identity Developer, Viral & Buzz Marketing Specialist, Executive Project Manager, Client Romancer, Gadget Freak, Deadline Fire Fighter, Transmedia Storyteller, Word-of-Mouth Shogun, Judge Judy & Executioner, Cat Herder, Freedom Fighter, and Father to ‘The Chosen One.'
» And I don't ask of others what I'm not capable of doing myself – unless it's code.
Professional Experience:
Vice President, Interactive Creative Director (& head of Social Media)
Starmark Intl., Fort Lauderdale, FL - Celebration, FL
2009 - Current
Responsibilities:
Interactive/Traditional Creative Lead, Team Leader, New Business Development, Advertising, Social Media & Mobile Strategist, Campaign/Informational Architect, he who makes things "pretty"
Clients Include:
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment, HMS National, Nova South Eastern University, Miami University School Of Business, Neptune Society, Kissimmee CVB, IMA Yachts, Accudata, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB, Boys & Girls Club, The Reunion Group, Starmark Properties, Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale - MOAFL
Vice President Director of Interactive & New Media Services; Vice President Interactive Creative Director
Luckie & Co., Birmingham AL
2008 – 2009
Responsibilities:
Interactive Creative Leader, Client & Brand Protectorate, Buzz-Bomb Builder, Story Sherpa, Social Media Strategist, Strategic Thinker
Clients Include:
AT&T, Regions Bank, Bayer Advanced, McKee Foods, Little Debbie, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama, Alabama Department of Tourism, ACIPCO, Asheville North Carolina CVB, United Way of Alabama, Books•A•Million, Mobile Alabama CVB, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, McWane Science Center
Creative Director
i.d.e.a.s., Orlando FL
2006 – 2008 (2 years)
Responsibilities:
Create narrative-driven concepts; forge gaming, edutainment and original programming channels; seed and develop social media business properties
Clients Include:
Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise line, Disney Wide World of Sports, Siemens, Booz | Allen | Hamilton, Chevrolet, Florida Hospitals, Hill Rom, Orlando Science Center
Agencies Include:
Campbell-Ewald
Creative Director
GMD Studios, Winter Park FL
2005 – 2006 (2 years)
Responsibilities:
Project accountability, media strategies, protecting my team, develop and nurture sledgehammer creative, evangelist of concept
Clients Include:
Audi USA, Levi Strauss & Co., Kaiser “KNOW” HIV PSA, SunRocket, indieWIRE,
Agencies Include:
Crispin Porter + Bogusky, McKinney Silver, McCann,
Interactive Creative Director
Y-Partnership, Orlando FL
2002 – 2005
Responsibilities:
Creative Director, New Business Development, Interactive Account Manager, Print/Web Advertising & Design, Identity/Iconography Creation, Conceptual Development/Online Marketing Campaigns, User Interface Development, Web site and Meta Architect
Clients Include:
Wynn Resorts, Canyon Ranch, Seminole Hard Rock Casinos, Hard Rock Corporate, Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Travelweb.com, Special Olympics Florida, Walt Disney World Swan Dolphin, Colorado Tourism Board, Panama City Beach CVB, Read to Learn (State of Florida), Amerisuites, Renaissance Caribbean, Interval International
Interactive Director
PUSH, Orlando FL
2001 – 2002 (2 years)
Responsibilities:
Print/Web Advertising & Design, Identity/Iconography Creation, Conceptual Development/Online Marketing Campaigns, User Interface Development
Clients Include:
Bentoli, CHEP, Cable & Wireless, CWCricket.com, Disneyland Recruitment, ESPN, Intersil, Living Quarters, Peach Valley, Pointe Orlando, Susan G. Komen (Race for the Cure), Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP), Stonewood Grill, Volaris
Senior Designer/Online Marketing Specialist
Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL/Chicago, IL (Tribune Interactive)
1998 – 2000 (2 years)
Responsibilities:
Creative Director, Print/Web site Design & Advertising, Identity/Brand Creation, Conceptual Development/Online Marketing Campaigns, New Business Development Virtual Art director for Local Chicago Tribune’s properties. Project management with various web teams ranging from publishers to custom web creation.
Clients Include:
All Orlando Sentinel Interactive properties,Chicago Tribune’s “Tribune Interactive”, Cars.com, Apartments.com, CareerBuilders.com, Bell Tell Credit Union, Orlando Calendar Online
Creative Director
Active Mind Inc., Orlando FL
1994 – 1998 (4 years)
Responsibilities:
Creative Director, Speaker, New Business Development, Trainer, Consultant, Vendor Management, Internet Producer, Print/Web Advertising & Design, Identity Creation, Online Marketing Campaigns, User Interface Development
Clients Include:
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando Museum of Art, Imperial Tombs of China, The Slant (Art Director), The Villages, Longboat Key Club, Orange County Planning, ETC, Inc., AT&T Wireless South Eastern Division, Collins Industries: Collins Inc., Wheeled Coach, Capacity of Texas, Collins Bus, World Transportation Corporate
Education & Extension:
Ringling College of Art and Design
BFA, Illustration
1989 – 1993
University Of San Francisco
Advanced Social Media Certification
2011
Sales Training:
"Selling Your Work™"
Louws Management
2009
Continuing Education:
Georgia Tech
Web Design and Campaign Strategy
2000
Online & Professional Associations:
AIGA | the professional association for design
Online Advertising Professionals - North America
Ringling College of Art & Design Alumni
eMarketing Association Network
Mobile Marketing & Advertising
TED: Ideas Worth Spreading
Advertising Professional/s
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Today
Social Media Club
Personal & Philanthropic:
Causes:
Phi Delta Theta
Toys for Tots
Susan G. Koman
Interests:
Family & Friends
Social Media, Social Gaming
Sports (NFL, NBA, NHL)
Photography/Video
Fine Art (traditional, digital & kinetic)
Movies & Music
Automotive
Married: Shannon Mitchell
Family: Daughter – Sydney "The Princess" Mitchell
Cats: Ricky/Bobby & Niko