ERIK DUNTON
Children’s Author • Illustrator • Songwriter

Erik Dunton

Creative Director/Instructional Designer/Illustrator 

erik.dunton@gmail.com

(615) 828-2514 

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Summary

Innovative and seasoned Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in multimedia and instructional design. Expertise in creating engaging, educational, and inspirational content for children, leveraging skills in graphic design, illustration, video production, and interactive media. Proven ability to transform complex concepts into visually appealing and interactive learning modules. Passionate about developing content that inspires and educates young minds.

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Core Competencies

• eLearning Multimedia Development

• Visual Storytelling and Interactive Design

• Graphic Design and Illustration

• Video and Audio Production

• Adobe Creative Suite Expertise

• Instructional Design Collaboration

• Early Childhood Education Content Development

• Project Management

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Professional Experience

Creative Director & Pre-Press Manager
Spectra - Columbia, SC | 2024

• Led design and pre-press preparation for client digital press printing projects, including oversized printing.

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Creative Media and Content Designer of eLearning Programs
Vanderbilt University, The IRIS Center - Nashville, TN | 2002 to 2014 (Creative Consultant 2019-Present)

• Developed over 30 online education modules for adult learners based on evidence-based models.

• Produced digital media content, including technical illustrations, infographics, videos, animations, and music.

• Led UI/UX redesign of a 5000+ page award-winning website, incorporating best practices in adult learning.

• Researched and selected mission-critical technology, providing guidance on classroom technology use.

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Children’s Author/Illustrator/Songwriter/Publisher
Big E! Media Publishing - Sarasota, FL | 2020 to Present

• Authored, illustrated, and published children’s books and created interactive media based on these books and other material.

• Developed marketing and advertising materials for print and online media.

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Interactive Programs Developer/Trainer/Facilitator
Positive RePercussions - Nashville, TN/Sarasota, FL | 2008 to 2020

• Designed and developed interactive programs for community building and early childhood education.

• Provided accredited professional development training for education and healthcare professionals.

• Created marketing materials and managed a musical instrument retail storefront.

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Health Programs & Products Marketing & Training Coordinator

Remo, Inc. - Valencia, CA | 2014 to 2015

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• Organized and delivered HealthRHYTHMS® Group Drumming Empowerment Training Program.

• Designed product packaging and marketing materials.

• Developed and maintained web platforms for trainers.

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Creative Director/Owner
MediaGrafix - Nashville, TN | 1991 to 2002

• Established a graphic design business, delivering print and interactive media.

• Managed creative projects, collaborating with other producers and suppliers to meet client needs.

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Other Experience

• Store Trainer/Customer Support Supervisor, Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX/Sarasota, FL

• Store Manager, Willis Music, Inc., Lexington, KY

• Digital Pre-Press Manager, Beyer Printing, Nashville, TN

• Customer Service Manager, Sam’s Music, Brentwood, TN

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Software Proficiencies

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro)

• Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Apple Creative Pro Apps (Final Cut Pro, Motion, Logic Pro)

• eLearning Authoring Tools (Articulate Storyline, Rise)