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About me

I am a Philomath - I have a genuine thirst for knowledge and others appreciate my curiosity. I am always bringing a new perspective on challenges.

I am a Coach - There is always room for growth. It is my mission to help others realize their potential to achieve success.
I am a Winner - I take competition seriously and teamwork is the best way to gain impressive results.

I am Confident - I strive to make right decisions and sound judgements. Certainty is crucial for driving the decision-making process in any team.

I am a Catalyst - My objective is to act and initiate real action that leads to tangible results. I feel that action is the most valuable teacher and the best source of information.

CREATIVE HEARTBEAT
Creativity is my first love; branding and design allow me to express that love everyday. I get to blue-sky big ideas, make connections where none previously existed, and solve complex problems with innovative solutions. The biggest perk is that I get to work alongside dreamers and change-makers who are driven to succeed. I am privileged to do what I love, serve great people, and make a living at it.

Stuff I bet you didn't know:
Graduating in the top half of bottom third of his class, Mark was promptly recruited to be the lead clown for The Grandini Circus. He was an alternate for the 1991 Olympic Canasta team, and Maid of Honor at several Greek weddings, Mark Combs has made inroads to some of humanity's most exclusive miniature golf courses. His short stint as a wrangler for The International House of Felines and his work as monkey juggler prepared him for success as Head Translator for the National Sarcasm Society. Honored with the title of Pickle Master at the 2002 Brussels Festival of Cheese where he placed second in the Tour de Fromáge. Mark continues his study of Graphic Surgery and Logo maintenance after turning down an invitation to lead the 2019 expedition to the West Pole. In his free time, Mark likes to moonlight as roller coaster jockey and WFH Astronaut.
FINE PRINT: You probably didn't know any of this because it never happened, but if you read this far, you deserve the laugh. Have a great day.

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Details

ContractPerm, Freelance, Remote

LocationPortsmouth, NH, United States

Skill LevelDirector

LanguagesEnglish, Sarcasm

Tagged Job TitlesCreative Director, Branding Designer, Creative

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Skills

brand strategy, Branding, Copywriting, Creative Direction, logo design

Sector Experience

Banking, Beverages, Education, Franchise Marketing, Healthcare, Hospitality, Oil & Gas

Clients

Bank of Oklahoma, Berrihelth, Enterprise Bank, Everett Bank, Oklahoma Joes BBQ, Simple SImon's Pizza

Awards

Addy Awards Gold, McCann Awards Gold

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Creativepool member since 16 August 2023

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