Adam "A.B." Cannon

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I'm Adam Cannon, a Creative Director and Designer based in Chicago with over 10 years of experience crafting compelling media experiences. Highly proficient in strategic marketing, I excel at collaborating closely with partners to bring storytelling to life through impactful creative execution.

My mission is to meld innovative design with strategic planning to turn raw ideas into experiences that genuinely connect and leave unforgettable impressions.

Creative Leadership & Management
- Directed creative teams of 5+ professionals across diverse media projects
- Managed complex multimedia projects with 300+ deliverables
- Drove strategic alignment, innovation, and creative excellence
Visual Identity & Strategic Development
- Deep exploration of vision and strategy development
- Developed of cohesive brand strategies including voice, tone, and visual storytelling
- Executed targeted creative campaigns driving measurable results
Creative Execution & Deployment
- Produced compelling multimedia content including photo, video, and animation
- Led end-to-end production from concept, storyboarding, and scripting to final edits
- Advanced skills in 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, and cinematic visuals

Videography, Photography, Editing
- Full photo/video shoot producer credits including storyboarding, scriptwriting, and interviewing
- Mastery of photo & video editing software
- High proficiency in Sony and Nikon platforms

Web Design
- Comprehensive responsive web design
- Search Engine Optimization
- Ecommerce funnel development

Technical & Software Proficiencies
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign)
- AI Expertise (GPT, Claude, Midjourney, Imagen, RunwayML, ElevenLabs, Suno)
- Music Composition & Audio Mixing (Ableton, FL Studio, Logic Pro)
  - Multi-instrumental composition
  - Choir and Orchestra arrangement and direction