Paul Oldham

brand designer | web designer | creative consultant | illusatrator

Experience

2023

Odd Fox, Inc.

Founder, Designer | established 1.2015

Founded and established a successful design agency, serving as the sole proprietor and driving force behind all aspects of the business.

Developed and executed the agency's overall vision, mission, and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with client needs and industry trends.

Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, managing all client relationships and consistently delivering exceptional service.

Led end-to-end design projects, from initial client consultations to final delivery, ensuring high-quality design solutions that exceeded client expectations.

Conducted in-depth needs assessments with clients to fully understand their design requirements and translate them into innovative and impactful designs.

Utilized a comprehensive range of design skills, including branding, identity development, print and web design, UI/UX, copywriting, and event/media production.

Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.

Cultivated and nurtured a strong network of industry contacts, forging strategic partnerships and collaborations to expand the agency's reach and opportunities.

Implemented effective marketing and business development strategies to attract new clients and grow the agency's client base.

Stayed updated on the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, continuously enhancing skills and integrating innovative approaches into design solutions.

Maintained meticulous attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality designs that showcased the agency's expertise and creativity.

Handled all financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, invoicing, and financial forecasting.

Leveraged excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors.

Demonstrated strong leadership, self-motivation, and entrepreneurial drive to successfully manage all aspects of the design agency.

2020

Fierce Unicorns

Founder, Brand Designer | 5.2020-1.2023

Developed and established a compelling brand for a thriving cloth face-mask business, contributing to its success and market recognition.

Built and optimized an impactful e-commerce website, implementing effective marketing strategies and streamlining business systems to drive sales and operational efficiency.

Designed and curated a diverse product portfolio of over 80 lines, ensuring a comprehensive and visually appealing offering to attract and engage customers.

Efficiently processed and fulfilled more than 740 orders, demonstrating strong order management skills and ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Staples

pre-press specialist | 1.2020-7.2020

Efficiently delivered design work based on client specifications, ensuring timely completion.

2015

Aeris Systems

Copywriter, Graphic Designer | 6.2015-2.2016

Led and successfully redesigned the main company website within a tight deadline of 2 weeks, resulting in an enhanced online presence and improved user experience.

Proposed and designed impactful landing pages that effectively drove sales, contributing to increased conversion rates and revenue growth.

Revamped the UI/UX of a rewards mobile app, improving user engagement and satisfaction, and elevating the overall user experience.

Produced high-quality written copy through meticulous creation, proofreading, and editing, ensuring error-free and compelling content.