About Me

Greetings and Welcome!

CREATIVITY & THE 4 C's

I am Jim Quinlan, a Creative Manager and acting Creative Director with a rich history in Fortune 500 and start-up companies. As a dedicated problem solver, I’ve garnered a reputation for orchestrating operational improvements that have not only generated $1.5M in new revenue streams but have also led to substantial cost reductions. My commitment to creativity extends beyond results; it’s a purpose-driven journey that blends intuition with smart design techniques.

CURIOSITY: A perpetual learner, I navigate diverse career paths—from video production and teaching to graphic design, marketing, and branding. This diverse experience includes roles like Jungle Cruise skipper at Disneyland, Fine Arts Instructor, Cable Television Commercial Producer, and Distance Learning Application Developer.

CONFIDENCE: My formative years as a Cast Member at the Walt Disney Company influenced my approach. Much like a living on-stage play, I believe in staying in character, having fun, and embodying a role personalized by charisma and integrity. In the words of Mark Twain, “Always do right – It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

COURAGE: Embracing leadership with a fearless attitude towards calculated risks, I take full accountability for failures, viewing them as invaluable lessons. The joy of team collaboration and the mentorship experience fuels my constant pursuit of growth.

CONSTANCY: Dependability, personability, and flexibility define my approach. I consistently complete projects on time, maintaining a high standard of production.

Passionate about storytelling, the arts, and engaging with fellow creatives, I believe that eARTh is incomplete without ART.

INFINITE MINDSET: My creative journey is guided by Simon Sinek’s Infinite Mindset. I don’t view creativity as a finite resource but as an endless well, fueling constant innovation. It’s an approach that encourages collaboration, learning from failures, and embracing a mindset of growth and possibility.

With over a decade of design experience, five years of teaching, 21+ successful product launches, and an impressive 999+ trips to Disneyland, I invite you to join me on a journey where creativity knows no bounds.

10

YEARS OF DESIGN EXPERIENCE

5

YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE

21

SUCCESSFUL PRODUCT LAUNCHES

999

TRIPS TO DISNEYLAND

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" Jim is consistently professional. A talented individual, Jim is able to "push the envelope" and exceed expectations within a given deadline. He is extremely reliable, thorough, and highly self-motivated. He has the ability to visualize: and simplify a given message and convey it with a stylized and imaginative approach within the media arts."

James A. Figueroa

Assistant Superintendent - DACE LAUSD

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" Jim's work ethic is exceptional. He consistently goes beyond what is required lo deliver high-quality projects on-time and on-budget. Jim's interpersonal skills are excellent and were demonstrated in the collaborative effort with sales, sales support., outside advertising agencies and production houses to bring each project to fruition. He is a team player, reliable and organized."

Jane Fletcher-Saginaw

V.P. Marketing - Commerce Energy

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" Jim is strong in design, from initial concept to final production. He understands the importance and power of simplicity, while artfully resolving visual communication challenges. He is quick to establish a strong rapport with his creative team and colleagues, making himself available with an answer or helping hand. Developing efficient and creative processes, he works well, and cheerfully so, under tight deadlines."

Alberto O. Cruz, P.E.

Account Manager - CTS Cement

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" Jim's varied background and extensive skill sets allow him to work effectively on a broad range of communication projects. Jim's work at iCRco ranged from being the lead designer on an elegant user interface and creating effective user instruction labels, to producing advertising, sales collateral, and exhibit graphics. I always found Jim's insights helpful and on-target."

Jim Burch

President - Altisima Marketing

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" He displays a unique combination of being a self starter who generates creative ideas and approaches, with the willingness to collaborate with others and implement their suggestions. Jim has shown his ability to collaborate on a wide variety of projects, bringing his skills and enthusiasm to each of them."

Linda Ames

Manager, Corporate Communications - Commerce Energy

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" Jim possesses excellent creative and management skills necessary to administer a project, while gaining acceptance of team personnel. The work he produces is on-time, imaginative, and accurate. During his employment with us, we have received awards and praise from industry and state governed programs for creating innovative computer-based training applications. I believe chat his excellent management skills and out-going personality have helped our production to grow."