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About Me

Dynamic Creative Director and Brand Architect with 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 clients. Expert in strategic planning, integrated communications, and large-scale rebrands across broadcast, digital, experiential, and print media. Proven ability to drive brand growth, mentor creative talent, and implement innovative solutions—including AI-driven approaches—to elevate brand presence and achieve business objectives.

Professional Experience
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Professional Experience

2018-2025

 

Associate Creative Director
Booz Allen Hamilton

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  • Led and mentored teams of designers and copywriters, ensuring brand consistency across 20+ integrated campaigns.

  • Developed and executed brand strategies that enhanced market positioning for Fortune 500 clients in financial services, technology, healthcare, and government sectors.

  • Implemented AI-driven creative solutions, identifying new opportunities and competitive advantages for clients.

  • Directed large-scale rebrands, visual identity projects, and multi-channel campaigns (print, experiential, TV, digital).

  • Oversaw project management, from planning to execution, consistently meeting deadlines and deliverables.

  • Drove new business development, crafting compelling pitches and proposals that secured high-value client relationships.

  • Managed internal photography strategy and media libraries to ensure cohesive brand alignment.

  • Led UX strategy and execution for multiple websites, improving user engagement and experience.

  • Developed thoughtful and visually compelling pitch materials and guided to secure new client relationships.

2015-2018

 

Associate Creative Director

GMMB

  • Directed and motivated agency teams in the conception and execution of major rebranding efforts.

  • Developed integrated brand strategies and visual storytelling for Fortune 500 clients, resulting in improved brand recognition and engagement.

  • Managed high-value client accounts across healthcare, finance, technology, and non-profit sectors.

  • Oversaw photoshoots, commercial shoots, and the creation of visually compelling pitch materials.

2011-2015

 

Senior Art Director

Publicis Group (DC)

  • Led the development and implementation of brand identities and multi-channel campaigns.

  • Managed and scaled brand systems for optimal market positioning.

  • Executed design and animation projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications and brand guidelines.

  • Drove new business development through strategic pitches and proposals.

Education
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Education

Master of Arts

Multimedia Art

Bachelor of Arts

Communication Design

George Mason University,

The Department of Art & Visual Technology (VA)

Ar Center College of Design (Europe / USA)

Certificates
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Issued 2023

by Booz Allen Hamilton

McLean, VA

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Issued 2022

by Nielsen Norman Group

(ID# 1028090)

Boston, MA

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Google Analytics Certificate

Issued 2007

by Google Online

Technical Skills


Technical Skills

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Functional Categories

Adobe Cloud · Express · CC Library · Photoshop · XD · Illustrator · Premier Pro · InDesign · After Effects · Firefly · Google AI Studio: Gemini 3 · Nano Banana Pro · Figma · Acrobat · Microsoft Excel · PowerPoint · Excel · Word · Midjourney · Dall-E 2 · CSS · Asset Bank · Crazy Egg · Power BI · Workfront

Photography & Video Production

Directors, photographers, and talent hiring, selection, direction, management · Vendor selection and hiring · Pre-production and post-production · Brand assets alignment and execution

Digital Asset Management (DAM)

Metadata Management · Optimizing asset discoverability and retrieval · Asset Tagging, streamline, version control · Asset management workflows · tagging strategies

Clients and Industries


Clients & Industries

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Technology & Communications – Booz Allen Hamilton, AT&T Wireless

Defense & Government – Huntington Ingalls Industries

Automotive – Nissan, AAMCO

Financial – Huntington Bank

Health Care – AARP, The Mayo Clinic

Packaged Goods – Snickers Ice Cream, Land O’ Lakes

Sports – Oakland A’s, Major League Baseball

Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages – American Beverage Association, International Delight, E&J Gallo Winery, Woodford Reserve

Nonprofits and Trade Associations – The Red Cross, UnitedWay

© 2025-2026 Lara Oliveira
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