Resume
Resume
JASEN ADAMS
Creative Brand, Design & Marketing Leader Houston, Texas | 1977thedoc@gmail.com | (281) 415-2009 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasenadams | Portfolio: www.jasenadams.info
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Award-winning creative, branding, and marketing leader with more than 20 years of experience developing enterprise brands, leading creative teams, managing digital platforms, and supporting business development initiatives for global organizations and professional services firms. Proven success directing brand transformation programs, proposal strategy, marketing communications, website management, and customer-focused digital experiences. Recognized for combining strategic thinking, visual storytelling, and leadership to strengthen brands, drive engagement, and support organizational growth.
CORE LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE
Creative Leadership • Brand Strategy • Brand Management • Proposal Strategy & Design • Marketing Communications • Corporate Branding • Team Leadership • Website Management • WordPress Development • Business Development Support • Visual Storytelling • Executive Presentations • Digital Marketing • Creative Operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OTHON, INC. | Graphic & Proposal Design Manager | January 2026 – Present
• Lead the firm’s graphics team and visual communications strategy across proposals, qualifications, presentations, websites, brochures, and marketing campaigns.
• Direct proposal design strategy and visual storytelling for transportation, aviation, water, and infrastructure pursuits.
• Manage corporate branding initiatives and maintain consistency across all internal and external communications.
• Oversee website strategy, content management, and user experience through WordPress.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, technical teams, and business development professionals to transform complex engineering solutions into compelling client-focused communications.
• Drive projects from concept through production while balancing strategic objectives, deadlines, stakeholder expectations, and design excellence.
OBSIDIAN IMAGE | Founder & Creative Director | 2009 – Present
• Founded and operate a full-service creative consulting practice serving corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial clients.
• Direct branding, marketing, web design, digital campaigns, and multimedia projects from concept through launch.
• Develop brand identities, websites, collateral systems, executive presentations, and integrated marketing campaigns.
• Manage client relationships, budgets, vendor partnerships, project staffing, and strategic planning.
• Serve as a trusted creative advisor helping organizations strengthen brand visibility and market presence.
CPANEL, INC. | Marketing Creative Manager & Brand Manager | 2021 – 2022
• Led creative strategy and brand management initiatives supporting global marketing efforts and product launches.
• Directed design, digital advertising, social content, web assets, and multimedia communications.
• Partnered with executive leadership, HR, product marketing, and external agencies to ensure consistent brand execution.
• Developed campaigns that increased product awareness and strengthened customer engagement.
• Managed creative projects from strategy through execution across multiple channels and audiences.
KBR, INC. | Global Brand Manager | 2019 – 2020
• Selected by executive leadership to support KBR’s global brand transformation initiative.
• Directed enterprise-wide brand implementation strategies across business sectors and geographic markets.
• Strengthened market positioning through integrated branding, communications, and digital initiatives.
• Led development of KBR’s first interactive website experience, earning a Gold ADDY Award.
• Collaborated with senior executives to ensure brand alignment across marketing, communications, and business development efforts.
• Managed global brand standards and governance across multiple business units.
KBR, INC. | Corporate Senior Marketing Specialist, Global Marketing | 2011 – 2019
• Developed and managed global campaigns across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Middle East.
• Delivered executive communications, websites, videos, proposals, digital campaigns, and marketing collateral.
• Maintained brand consistency across global marketing initiatives and customer touchpoints.
• Partnered with business development teams to support growth strategies and client engagement.
• Provided full-service creative support including print, digital, video, presentation, and web solutions.
Earlier Career Experience Senior Graphic Designer – Advent Senior Graphic Designer – Aegis Mortgage Corporation Multimedia Director – D-MARS Image Marketing Assistant Manager / Production Specialist – A&E, The Graphics Complex
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Premiere Pro • WordPress • Canva • Foleon • Microsoft Office Suite • PowerPoint • Excel • Web Content Management • Digital Asset Management
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Gold ADDY Award – Interactive Website Design (KBR) BMA Lantern Award – Branding Excellence Outstanding Advertising Award – Offshore Engineering ADDY Award Nominee Recognized for Best Superhero Designs
EDUCATION
Texas State Technical College | Associate Degree, Commercial Art & Advertising
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