Hello!

My name is Cory Anotado and I’m a Creative Director with experience in guiding teams to create high-caliber, award-winning work for clients in the healthcare and addiction treatment industry. I’m also an online game developer, having created online games for over 20 years. I’m also also an interactive experience producer, creating kiosk software and live game show event software for events nationwide. I’m also also also a game show journalist and expert, as seen in Vulture, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and 6ABC Action News, Philadelphia. You can view my portfolio here.

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“Cory is a proven leader who has demonstrated exceptional skill in guiding our design team through the successful completion of more than a hundred client website builds and lead his team without any loss of quality during the acquisition of SPM by Unlock Health. His leadership has been instrumental in ensuring the high quality and timely delivery of these projects, consistently exceeding client expectations.”
— Brandon Edwards, CEO, Unlock Health

“Cory is always willing to share managerial insights and the rationale behind them, advocate for his team and push them both on personal skillset and creative excellence, and keep an eye on the bottom line as a responsible corporate steward of resources.”
— Dan Gemp; Managing Director, Strategic Markets; Unlock Health

“Cory’s engaging personality shines through his rapid, pointed feedback, pushing our designers to excel and align their work with our clients’ vision. Beyond his detail and commitment to excellence, Cory genuinely and quickly made personal connections with our clients, which created more trust in the process. Cory’s innovative ideas and strategic insights were pivotal in designing and developing websites. Beyond serving our clients, Cory was a great leader for his team and went out of his way to connect with them as individuals.”
—Larry Williams; Director, Growth Solutions; Unlock Health

“His insightful feedback on my web design projects and his commitment to fostering my growth as a designer have been invaluable. Cory’s keen eye for detail and creative vision ensured our projects consistently exceeded expectations. Moreover, his approachable and supportive nature made him a joy to work with, creating a positive and collaborative team environment.”
—Mylan Le; Designer, Performance Marketing; Unlock Health

“A talented designer who’s not afraid to give you valuable feedback and point you in the right direction, Cory also listens to his clients and makes sure that he’s providing a product that does and says what they want it to. Plus he enjoys his work and isn’t afraid of a little fun, which is more rare than it should be!”
– Jamie Rosler, Broadly Entertaining

“I can say with certainty that Cory is not only a talented designer, but also a really great personality to have in the office. With a lightning quick wit, an encyclopedic knowledge of the internet and a passion for digital media, he’s the guy that can answer your question and make you chuckle at the same time.”
— Brent Williams, Interactive Design Director, GKV

“Cory was always available to answer questions, and was quick to come up with creative solutions. His professional and friendly manner encouraged me to have a better attitude. He was a pleasure to work with.”
— Coco Poley, Analytics Engineer

“Couldn’t have done it without Cory Anotado, and his game show wizardry! The results show happened 3 hours after the last game ended, and putting together a script and show assets in that amount of time was NOT easy. Cory was and has been essential to this programming initiative in both Anaheim and Baltimore.”
— MaiLinh Nguyen, Programming Manager, Paramount

Resume

Capabilities Offered

• Highly professional, creative, and organized with a detail-oriented approach to graphic and interactive design.
• Two decades of experience designing and developing online video games.
• Persuasive communicator; skilled at building relationships and establishing a loyal customer base.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with excellent communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, providing timely and regular updates to management.
• Extensive experience interfacing with and building strong working relationships with customers, vendors, executive management, and coworkers.
• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, and Google Docs.
• Skilled in Adobe Animate, JavaScript, PHP, and HTML5 animation, with experience in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details, with a passion for visual design and typography.

Work Experience

Creative Director
Unlock Health; Nashville, TN/Columbia, MD • November 2021 – July 2024

• Led creative strategies and conceptualized innovative digital marketing campaigns for the healthcare and addiction treatment sector.
• Directed a multidisciplinary team to produce engaging and impactful marketing materials.
• Oversaw the design, development, and maintenance of over 100 WordPress websites, optimizing for UX/UI and SEO.
• Managed all aspects of WordPress sites, including theme customization, plugin integration, and performance optimization.
• Implemented responsive design techniques for a seamless user experience across all devices.
• Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Utilized project management tools for tracking progress, managing tasks, and stakeholder communication.
• Developed and executed content strategies to enhance online visibility and engagement.
• Conducted keyword research and implemented on-page SEO best practices.
• Collaborated with content writers to create compelling blog posts, articles, and landing pages.
• Monitored website performance using Google Analytics, providing detailed reports and insights.
• Analyzed data to measure marketing campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies to improve ROI.
• Won over 50 design awards, including the 2023 Aspect Award for Rebranding for Evoke Wellness and the 2023 eHealthcare Leadership Platinum Award for Best Overall Digital Patient Experience for the Cleveland Clinic.

Web Designer
Compulse Integrated Marketing; Hunt Valley, MD • October 2015 – September 2021

• Designed and developed digital presences for businesses with budgets ranging from $1,250 to $50,000.
• Created mockups and brought them to life based on client feedback, presenting work to executives and larger groups.
• Worked with clients such as MGM, Marquee Sports Network, Buffalo Wild Wings, and numerous small to medium-sized businesses.
• Utilized digital design applications for static mockups and built sites using WordPress, CSS, and PHP.
• Managed e-mail marketing and other design duties, crafting templates and production workflows.
• Ensured accessible design for all users.
• Managed day-to-day administrative tasks to deliver high customer satisfaction.
• Trained new departmental employees on company policies and procedures.

Interactive Production Developer
GKV Communications; Baltimore, MD • November 2011 – July 2015

• Designed and implemented web-based marketing and communications initiatives for high-profile clients including Pandora Jewelry, the Maryland Lottery, Cape Cod Potato Chips, and Blue Healthcare.
• Worked with marketing teams to develop graphics, animations, and web assets.
• Supervised the assessment of graphic materials for quality and accuracy.
• Developed interactive web banners, social media assets, mobile banners, web landing pages, and email blasts.
• Led social media initiatives such as video commercials, animated GIFs, and interactive online games.
• Created in-person interactive experiences for roadshow initiatives.

Owner/Designer/Developer
Pacdude Games; Baltimore, MD • July 2000 – Present

• Designed online games, websites, logos, and interactive experiences for a diverse clientele.
• Developed interactive software used by companies such as Nike, Denny’s, Marvel Comics, and Airbnb.
• Designed digital and print materials for companies like Johns Hopkins University and MTV.
• Published two board games and hosted live trivia and entertainment events.

Capabilities Offered

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for design and detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Expert Mastery: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Apple iWork, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, HTML, CSS, WordPress
• Advanced Skills: Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP