Creativity | Strategy | Process
Patrick Rutherford
Envisioning a better tomorrow through unconventional creative thinking.
Mission and Vision
Encourage innovation & creativity
Personal Mission Statement
Foster a culture that inspires creativity, promotes continuous learning, and instills confidence in others, empowering them to reach their full potential.
About Me
For the last 20+ years I have been building world-class digital and traditional experiences for organizations, marketing agencies, non-profits, B2C, B2B, Startups, you name it. I believe in what I do and care deeply about the people served by the experiences I or my teams design. By understanding user/audience needs, I find the best solutions and build strong connections for audiences to their products by focusing on what they care about most.
Top 3 Skills
Creativity
I have led an endless amount of extremely successful and progressive digital, print, and film creative initiatives for clients, companies, and organizations.
Strategy
My sweet spot is creating and implementing highly creative strategies solving and exceeding business and marketing needs and goals.
Process
I have created highly successful multi-team, cross-department processes spanning multiple departments focusing on on-time delivery and exceeding expectations in delivered products.
Work and Accomplishments
Projects
I have a background in many different creative fields from traditional print design solutions, to mobile and desktop products, to long-form marketing films, and high-budget marketing campaigns. I have had my hands in and lead teams through all types of creative solutions meeting and surpassing business goals.
Creative Experiences
Digital experiences are both Digital and Physical. I love combining both realities to surprise and delight customers and users.
Strategy
Marketing
What Others Have to Say About Me.
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.”
