Shon Houston

• Lead creative direction, brand development, and visual systems for commercial, editorial, and institutional clients across culture, education, and lifestyle sectors. • Develop campaign concepts, content frameworks, and visual identities that translate organizational goals into cohesive creative executions. • Partner with marketing teams, agencies, and leadership stakeholders to align creative strategy with business objectives. • Oversee end-to-end production, including budgeting, crew management, vendor coordination, and post-production workflows. • Produce integrated photo and content campaigns for brands, publications, and cultural organizations. • Maintain long-term client relationships through consistent delivery, brand stewardship, and strategic consultation. • Work featured in Cincinnati Magazine, University of Dayton Magazine, and regional/national campaigns.

• Directed visual storytelling initiatives for arts organizations, universities, and cultural institutions. • Developed campaign imagery, editorial features, and archival documentation for public-facing programming. • Supported audience engagement and community outreach through strategic visual content. • Contributed to exhibitions including Chasm, An Ode to The Souls of Black Folks at the Riffe Gallery.

• Collaborate with agency and brand clients on commercial, advertising, and branded content productions. • Participate in bid development, creative treatments, and production planning for regional and national campaigns. • Execute high-end commercial photography aligned with agency and client brand standards. • Maintain consistent visual quality across multi-market campaigns.

As part of the in-house creative production team for TJX Companies, I photographed e-commerce and lookbook imagery for Marshalls and T.J.Maxx product lines. Working within brand-specific model and style guides, I collaborated closely with stylists, art directors, and digital techs to produce consistent, high-quality visuals for online retail. Each session involved professional studio lighting setups, tethered capture workflows, and efficient image delivery aligned with the brand’s creative standards. Key Highlights: Executed high-volume on-model and product shoots following corporate style guidelines. Maintained lighting continuity and color accuracy across diverse apparel categories. Partnered with stylists, models, and digital teams to ensure brand-aligned results. Utilized professional studio equipment (Profoto, Broncolor, Canon systems, Capture One) for production.

Founder and Creative Director of a Dayton-based creative agency. Developed marketing and brand strategies through creative elements using various techniques. Track and document industry trends and built campaigns for both for-profit and non-for-profit organizations. Produced print and digital logomarks and collateral for businesses.

Provides instruction, supervision, and support for persons served in vocational/non-vocational habilitation sites. This may include supervision of enclaves, job coaching and entrepreneurial projects or specific IP training within the community or in an adult service facility. Plans, coordinates and implements instruction for persons served in achieving goals set in the IP. Assess person's wants, preferences and desires and communicates these to Habilitation Specialist on an ongoing basis. Assists and coordinates the transition for persons served from segregated to experience integrated community settings. Provides personal care assistance as stated in the IP (requires completion of Delegated Nursing training as this may include passing medication). Provides functional activities during periods of non-work. Provides functional activities during periods of non-work. Assures customer work is completed according to customer's standards/specifications. Participates in meetings to develop and implement the Individual Plan (IP) in coordination with the individual and other members of the IP team. Communicates and prepares reports and evaluations of individuals work and training progress on a daily, quarterly, and yearly basis, as required (includes attendance and payroll). Responsible for compliance with Board policies and procedures.

My duties were to ride program vehicles to supervise behavior and activities of developmentally disabled individuals while en route to/from facilities, maintains discipline and detects conditions which may threaten the safety of passengers, including behavioral and medical concerns. Assists the driver in: 1) boarding/de-boarding procedures 2) securing safety devices (i.e. wheelchair tie downs, safety vests, car seats, seat belts). 3) Operation of the lift and evacuation procedures. Provides First Aid/CPR as necessary. Performs bus interior cleaning duties as described in Universal Health Precautions/Procedures Participates/ Implements behavioral programs for consumers, including required documentation.

As a college campus bookstore customer service representative, your responsibilities would include: Providing excellent customer service: You will need to greet customers, answer their questions, and help them find what they are looking for. This involves having excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work well under pressure. Processing transactions: You will be responsible for processing sales transactions, handling cash and credit card payments, and managing the point-of-sale system. This involves attention to detail and the ability to perform basic math calculations. Managing inventory: You will need to keep track of inventory levels, order new products when necessary, and ensure that shelves are stocked and organized. This requires good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. Resolving customer complaints: You will need to address customer complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner. This may involve working with other departments, such as shipping or receiving, to resolve issues. Assisting with events and promotions: You may be asked to assist with events and promotions, such as book signings, author readings, and sales events. This involves being able to work flexible hours and having excellent communication skills. Maintaining a clean and organized store: You will be responsible for keeping the store clean and organized, including sweeping floors, dusting shelves, and restocking products. This requires good time management skills and attention to detail. Staying up-to-date with industry trends: You will need to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the publishing industry to provide customers with accurate information about products and services.