Frank Mares

Marketing & Creative Lead. Chicago area.

I'm a marketing and creative professional with 15+ years of experience building integrated campaigns across print, digital, video, and brand. My work spans publishing, international film distribution, consumer electronics, and small business. I've managed production at scale, led campaigns across multiple channels, and built websites and identity systems from concept to launch.

I work end-to-end. From strategy and concept through design, production, and analytics. I'm comfortable running a project from the first conversation with a client to the final printed piece or live website, and I'm equally comfortable being one part of a larger team.

Working across Los Angeles, Chicago and remotely with clients.

Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Marketing Consultant

2023 — Present

Brand identity, marketing collateral, product photography, and WordPress site management for small businesses, retail brands, and nonprofits.

Marketing Manager

2022 — 2023

Cinema Management Group

Led integrated marketing campaigns for international film distribution at TIFF, Cannes, AFM, and EFM. Coordinated print, digital, and event marketing across territories. Digital assets contributed to a 25% increase in buyer engagement at TIFF 2023.

Creative Marketing Specialist

2021 — 2022

ENS Security

Managed day-to-day digital marketing operations including paid campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram), email marketing to 15,000+ subscribers, video content for YouTube, and WordPress site maintenance.

Art Director & Graphic Designer

2015 — 2020

Creative Handbook

Managed production of a 300+ page annual directory across six consecutive editions, serving 58,000 film industry professionals. Coordinated with 300+ advertisers, designers, and print vendors. Maintained brand consistency, weekly newsletters, and digital marketing alongside print.

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