About Me
I am constantly aiming to build a better future not just for an organization, but for the individuals I lead and mentor, shaping them into the successful leaders of tomorrow.
Summary
Throughout my 15+ year career in global branding, creative/art direction, UX/UI/CX, photography, and film, I have gained the strong oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, time management, presentation, and problem-solving skills essential for success. As a dynamic leader and collaborative team member, I pride myself on building winning cultures supporting high-energy interaction, responsiveness, attentiveness, and integrity.
Other highlights of my career:
Team Leadership: Utilized exceptional leadership abilities to oversee 5 creative and marketing teams through design-led methodologies to meet Seed Company needs and exceed business goals.
Strategic Planning: Demonstrated track record establishing a comprehensive strategy on large cross-organization digitization efforts for multitiered reporting products, leading to a 300% boost in investor reporting.
Digital Revenue Growth: Outstanding success leading the vision for a new digital revenue stream, resulting in 1,500+ potential high-worth investors in 1 quarter.
UX/UI Design: Chosen to function as UX Director throughout the design of ID90 Travel’s mobile app, creating seamless experiences for all services while earning a 4.0+ rating in both the Apple App Store and Android Store.
I am loyal and invest a high level of trust in my teams and colleges. I am constantly aiming to build a better future not just for the organization, but for the individuals I lead and mentor, shaping them into the successful leaders of tomorrow.
Personal Vision Statement:
Spark confidence in others to embrace new challenges, cultivate creativity, and never stop learning.
Serve as a steadfast and empowering leader. I see creativity in every aspect of life and encourage others to find that creativity, empowering them to constantly and creatively enhance their abilities. I champion lean methodologies and guiding teams to tackle complex challenges with elegant, simple solutions.
Personal Vision:
Personality Type
Protagonist
ENFJ
Charismatic and inspiring leaders, able to mesmerize their listeners.
What Others Have to Say.
Lauren McAvene
Graphic Designer
“Patrick is an amazing leader! Because of his leadership I have grown as a designer and discovered a new passion for what I do; for that I am forever grateful. Patrick leads with great intentionality and always has his team’s best interest in mind. I’ve always admired the way he seeks out new opportunities and creative experiences to help those around him reimagine design, think outside the box, and spark creativity. All in all, Patrick is a solid guy and any team would be luck to have him.”
Matt Knisely
Marketing and Communications Executive
“I had the distinct pleasure of hiring and promoting Patrick Rutherford twice, and let me tell you, he's the real deal. This guy is like a Swiss Army knife of creativity—innovative, resourceful, and always up for a challenge.
Patrick has this knack for dreaming big and actually making those dreams come true. He sees the big picture and nails the details like a master painter. His enthusiasm and rock-solid dedication are like a shot of espresso for the whole team—everyone gets a boost.
But it's not just about getting the job done. Working with Patrick is a blast. His positive vibe and can-do attitude are downright infectious. Whether he's leading a team or coming up with genius solutions on the fly, his mix of creativity, collaboration, and leadership is second to none.
Patrick has the uncanny ability to turn any setback into a springboard for success. He understands what's needed—like he's reading minds and delivers results that make everyone look good. I would hire Patrick over and over again. Any team would be lucky to have him. He's a creative powerhouse and an all-around great guy.”
Hannah DeMarco Rice
Marketing Director
“Patrick is an optimistic autodidact, an eager learner, a lover of beauty, and a creative soul above all. He possesses the rare ability to think and dream big and come up with a million possible solutions to challenges. He deftly casts vision and motivates teams to work together towards a common goal. And Patrick’s got a fun, engaging personality to boot!”
Chris Ray
VP of Technology Products
“Patrick is one of the most creative and most genuine individuals I have ever met. His integrity, attention to detail and loyalty make him a great partner in any venture. I have seen him make clients fall in love with him even after others have hurt the relationship with the company we worked for together. I would work with Patrick anytime, anyplace.”
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