
Howdy. I’m Matt, midwestern born and educated, but southern influenced and curated. I’m a fresh-thinking, hands-on creative. I love making things and seeing them come to life. I started with a love for the printing process. That led me to a desire to concept and design what gets printed on paper. Atlanta helped raise me in the craft of art direction. I use these skills daily in just about everything I do. I’m an enforcer for details and have a need for quality that almost borders on obsessive. I bring enthusiasm, loyalty, and a good attitude with me. I like to walk up mountains, improve my home and listen to live music. Thanks for stopping by.
+1 404. 808. 6794
msharpe.atl@gmail.com
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EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
2002 - 2004
Art Direction
Portfolio Center | Atlanta
1997 - 2001
BS, Advertising and Graphic Arts
Ball State University | Indiana
CLIENTSCoca-Cola, Weber Grills, Quikrete, United Way, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Centura Health, Srixon Golf, LongHorn Steakhouse, Durex, Aruba Tourism, Dow Chemical, Discovery Channel, National Kidney Foundation, University of Denver.
SKILLS
msharpe.atl@gmail.com
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EXPERIENCE
2017 - present
CD / Art Director
Freelance | Denver
CD / Art Director
Freelance | Denver
2016 - 2017
Creative Director
Burns | Denver
Creative Director
Burns | Denver
2013 - 2016
Associate Creative Director
rabble + rouser | Denver
Associate Creative Director
rabble + rouser | Denver
2011 - 2013
Senior Art Director
Vladimir Jones | Denver
Senior Art Director
Vladimir Jones | Denver
2005 - 2011
Art Director
Fitzgerald + CO | Atlanta
Art Director
Fitzgerald + CO | Atlanta
2005
Freelance Art Director
Grey Group | Atlanta
Freelance Art Director
Grey Group | Atlanta
EDUCATION
2002 - 2004
Art Direction
Portfolio Center | Atlanta
1997 - 2001
BS, Advertising and Graphic Arts
Ball State University | Indiana
CLIENTS
SKILLS
creative direction
concept development
tv | video | animation
brand ID | print | outdoor
digital | UI | social
adobe creative cloud
concept development
tv | video | animation
brand ID | print | outdoor
digital | UI | social
adobe creative cloud
OBIE Finalist | 2017 🤞
BMA Gold, best strategy | 2016
The Fifty | 2011-2014
ADDY Gold | 2010
ADDY Silver | 2009
Graphis Gold | 2008
Coca-Cola Best Practices | 2008
Theory of Color Design | 2008
OBIE Finalist | 2006
ADDY Gold | 2004
BMA Gold, best strategy | 2016
The Fifty | 2011-2014
ADDY Gold | 2010
ADDY Silver | 2009
Graphis Gold | 2008
Coca-Cola Best Practices | 2008
Theory of Color Design | 2008
OBIE Finalist | 2006
ADDY Gold | 2004
