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Hey there! My name is Marty... Fitchen (just like "kitchen" with an F), and I wear many hats—a devoted dad, a loving husband, a younger brother, and a dutiful son. But above all, I'm a dedicated creative professional. Whether I'm rolling up my sleeves and getting hands-on with design work or orchestrating the creative process for a team, there's nothing that brings me more joy than breathing life into imaginative projects.
A rarity these days in the bustling metropolis of Portland, Oregon, I'm a rare gem, a true local who's been raised in the heart of southeast PDX. I love Portland! The towering trees, the gentle rain, the colorful flag, the delectable cuisine, the iconic bridges, the crisp air... it has shaped me in ways that I am still discovering today. More than anything, Portland has influenced my creativity. This city is beautiful... and if you ask me, it's beautifully designed. Sure, out-of-towners might get turned around by a few funky roads but Burnside splits the city North | South and the river divides the city East | West. Simple. Smart.
My approach to every creative project mirrors this simplicity and intelligence. There's an unparalleled satisfaction in seeing a single idea blossom into reality – it's the driving force behind my pursuit of crafting something truly remarkable. My life journey has equipped me to be both a leader and a collaborative team player: from captaining a State-winning soccer team to helming the graphics editor and editor-in-chief roles at Oregon's most prolific high school newspaper, my leadership skills were forged. Leading outdoor activities for incoming college students at the University of Puget Sound's Passages program and choreographing hip-hop and breakdance routines with UPS's largest student-run organization, Repertory Dance Group, further refined my abilities.
These early experiences paved the way for my entry into the professional world. Since 2007, I've been actively engaged in freelance design work, and my journey into marketing teams began in 2006. Today, I stand as a seasoned creative professional, fueled by my passion for design... so let’s chat about a project.
Fitchen Creative Co. • Freelance Graphic Designer
2006 – Present • Portland, Oregon
• Create brand identities, logos, wordmarks, and iconography for local businesses
• Design wireframes for email templates, landing pages, and websites
• Develop graphics for social media campaigns and online promotions
• Create printed branding materials, including signage, leave-behinds, and mailers
Chalice Brands Ltd. • Designer
2021 – 2023 • Portland, Oregon
• Directed app, digital, and in-store print marketing efforts for most successful 420 ever in 2022
• Created graphics for all marketing channels of Chalice Brands Ltd. and its seven sub-brands
• Launched the Chalice+ app, the entire Private Stash suite of value products, and a turn-key refresh of the Chalice Brands Ltd. website
ThinkNW • Freelance Graphic Designer
2021 – 2023 • Portland, Oregon
• Created graphics for all marketing channels of the inaugural ThinkNW Open
• Designed digital marketing efforts for the inaugural ThinkNW Marketing All-Stars
• Served on the board while creating marketing efforts across all ThinkNW social channels
The Blast Studio • Graphic Designer
2019 – 2020 • Portland, Oregon
• Designed 100+ custom print materials weekly, displayed and utilized in all 50 states and a few countries
• Launched completely overhauled website with fresh iconography, photography, client pages, and copy
• Managed marketing efforts including website maintenance and social posts for largest clients
Plus QA • Graphic Designer
2018 – 2019 • Portland, Oregon
• Created promotional materials, website assets, and social media graphics
• Designed user experiences for various product releases and internal projects
• Maintained consistent branding for all communications and marketing objectives
Plus QA • QA Analyst
2017 – 2019 • Portland, Oregon
• Coordinated with and verified bug fixes for web and app developers via JIRA
• Manually tested web and mobile applications for Airbnb, Google, and Toyota
• Utilized Android and iOS tablets and phones and all Windows and Mac OS browsers
Plus QA • Intern
2016 – 2017 • Portland, Oregon
• Reported all bugs and screen shots via JIRA
• Communicated with various teams and clients via Slack
• Tested mobile regressions and new features on a variety of screen sizes and resolutions
Epicodus • Front-End Web Development Design Track Student
2016 • Portland, Oregon
• Completed coursework, including: CSS 3, Sketch 3, and InVision
• Completed pair-programming coursework, including: JavaScript, Gulp, Node.js, Ember.js, Angular2, jQuery, HTML 5, and Git
• Selected to present final class project to cohort and hiring companies as the representative of the Design Track
SprocketFly • Marketing Manager
2015 – 2016 • Portland, Oregon
• Created, printed, and displayed promotional marketing materials
• Coordinated events, pop-up bike tune-up tents, and team bike rides
• Maintained client database servicing 100+ businesses, including: Adidas, Urban Airship, and InsideTrack
The Bike Commuter • Marketing Manager
2014 – 2015 • Portland, Oregon
• Managed social media content, online promotions, and online advertisements
• Created, printed, and displayed in-store signage and promotional marketing materials
• Coordinated events, sponsorships, and community outreach programs, tended bar, and occasionally wrenched on bikes
Monsoon Inc. • Marketing Specialist
2011 – 2014 • Portland, Oregon
• Managed creative content and final asset deliverables for brand campaigns, sales tools, and print and digital communications, delivering on time and on budget
• Maintained consistent branding for all communications and campaigns, aligning with corporate marketing objectives and brand guidelines
• Supported trade shows and event staff by planning on-site logistics, providing creative materials, and implementing registration microsite
Monsoon Inc. • E-Marketing Specialist
2010 – 2011 • Portland, Oregon
• Executed marketing strategy and created assets for social media, interactive media, and online promotions and advertisements
• Led content creation, deployment, and tracking of email marketing campaigns
• Updated website content using Concrete5 content management system while vetting creative content to the highest standards adhering to brand guidelines
Children's Creative Learning Centers – CCLC | Knowledge Universe • Marcom Specialist
2008 – 2010 • Portland, Oregon
• Designed marketing programs for child care centers at Fortune 1000 companies such as Pixar, Electronic Arts, Procter & Gamble, and Cisco Systems
• Led rebranding project for 50+ centers, which included renaming, licensing, hiring freelance designers, and installing signage, van wraps, and decals
• Coordinated launch of new website and administered ongoing website content using Drupal content management system
Children's Creative Learning Centers – CCLC | Knowledge Universe • Marcom Specialist
2007 – 2008 • Portland, Oregon
• Designed, produced graphics for, and edited weekly company-wide e-newsletter
• Created year-in-review template and 100+ year-in-review guides annually
• Collaborated with Marketing Manager and Sr. Director of Client Services to support all marketing efforts of organization and child care centers
Sports Knowledge Underground – SKU | Nike • Assistant Account Development Manager
2006 – 2007 • Beaverton, Oregon
• Developed product knowledge base, working with 170+ accounts, reaching 38,000+ users
• Managed 80+ accounts: generated weekly status and monthly booking reports, and communicated with clients
• Coordinated shipping of promotional materials across the United States, Canada, and China