Hello. My name is shea M gauer and I am a very happy guy, because getting paid to be creative is living the dream. And spending ti
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Hello.
My name is shea M gauer and I am a very happy guy, because getting paid to be creative is living the dream. And spending time with my wife, son and daughter is what drives my life. And then there's the added fun of making music with my friends.
Things are pretty darn good.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience of working in and contributing to a creative environment alongside copywriters, print production managers, content strategists, user experience specialists and interactive developers. Ability to oversee and manage multiple aspects within a creative department. Develops strong relationships with the clients and can comfortably present concepts both in-person and over conference calls. Thrives on working and collaborating as a team member. Will bring more than 15 years of professional knowledge in creative conceptual advertising, product presentation, branding solutions, and production.

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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE


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Rubin Postaer and Associates (RPA) — Santa Monica, CA.
2015 - Present / Associate Creative Director

Asset Development (static & video) / Digital & Web Design / Brochure Design / Sales Communications

Clients: Honda / ampm / ARCO / Guitar Hero / Delano Hotel / new business

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The Designory, Inc. — Long Beach, CA.
2013 - 2015 / Jr. Art Director

Asset Development / Digital Design / Brochure Design / Sound Design & VO Recording

Clients: Subaru / Infiniti / internal projects

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The Designory, Inc. — Long Beach, CA.
2008 - 2012 / Production Artist

Digital Design / Brochure Design

Clients: Subaru

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{open} books.music.magazines.art — Long Beach, CA.
2003 - 2012 / Co-owner / Operator / Curator

Opened, established and operated an independent used & new bookstore/gallery/venue that featured a handpicked selection of eclectic titles in all genres as well as local and small press publications, and local and international new music releases. I was the curator of the majority of the bi-monthly art exhibitions, and the booker and sound engineer for nearly all of the music performances/events, as well as handling any and all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the store.

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Freelance — 2003 - Present

Conceptualized and designed event posters and flyers, album artwork for local bands, logos and t-shirts, book cover design and layout, catalogue design for events, and illustrations for local magazines.