Resume
Contact
markgallo@me.com
760 683 4911
Chief Creative Officer/
Creative Director
Traina
2010 - present
Creative Leadership:
At Traina, my primary role is to define the creative strategy, lead the conceptual development and guide the execution of global brand campaigns, marketing tactics and digital experiences. I facilitate cross-discipline collaboration throughout our workflow, and secure stakeholder buy-in through strong storytelling and presentation skills for clients including Microsoft, HP, Stater Bros Markets, Brooklyn Brewery, Taylor Guitars, Space Center Houston, and UC San Diego Health.
Integrated Creative Development:
My team is responsible for delivering innovative branding and marketing solutions across digital, print, experiential, OOH, packaging and video. In my role, I direct the conceptualization and rollout of visual identities, websites and campaigns that achieve measurable global audience engagement across digital and physical touchpoints.
Operational Excellence:
I lead the optimization of agency operations by implementing agile workflows, defining resource allocation, and ensuring all projects meet best-in-class quality benchmarks. I also oversee project budges and lifecycles, from ideation to execution, while fostering a culture of creativity and accountability.
Freelance Designer
2003-2010
Worked directly with marketing and executive teams to produce annual reports, corporate branding, experiential/event design, marketing collateral, and websites for clients including Clorox, Hornblower Cruises, Affymetrix, Ion Torrent, Stanford University, The Siebel Foundation and The Montana Meth Project.
Senior Graphic Designer
Cahan & Associates
2005-2007
Design for brand, event and campaign creative on projects for VM Ware (VM World), Fillmore Heritage Center, Herman Miller (See Magazine), and Aldo Shoes.
Senior Graphic Designer
Howry Design Associates
2005-2007
Lead designer on annual reports, corporate branding and collateral for clients including Del Monte, First Republic Bank, McKesson, Symantec, The American Red Cross.
Senior Designer
Artemis Creative
2000-2003
Worked directly with client executives to create brand systems, investor communications and event materials.
Art Director
Hornblower Cruises
1996-2000
Responsible for concept, design and production of yearly regional and national print advertising campaigns. Managed design and production of high-volume corporate collateral and sales materials, implemented brand standards, and directed recurring on-location photo shoots at each operation center.
Skills
Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Concept Development, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Visual Design, Video and Motion Direction
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana
Education
California State University, Chico
Visual Communications/Graphic Design
Section: Brand Strategy Certification
October 2021
Honors/Awards
My work has been recognized by Awwwards, Webbys, Communication Arts, Graphis, Print, ID, HOW, Graphic Design USA, The One Club, The Art Director’s Club, plus several local and national Addys.
Speaking/Community
Ad2 San Diego
UCDA Design Conference
Creative Haven podcast
Jury member, APA Untitled exhibition
Board Member, The One Club for Creativity San Diego