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Recommendations “Fred, simply put, is a creative genius! I had the pleasure of working directly with Fred for 10+ years. He was extremely easy to work with and always delivered award winning creative across all industries and all media channels. The level of creative professionalism that he brings to the table is unsurpassed. He has a brilliant mind and can deliver creative campaigns that catapult organizations to the next level. I highly recommend his work.” — Mary A. Richards, Director of Business Development at NAS Recruitment Communications “During my 20+ years in the communications field, Fredric was one of the most dedicated, creative and innovative partners I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His command of new technologies and innovative creative designs helped our clients dramatically improve ROI. I have always admired his professional approach to business but, most importantly, his desire and ability to exceed expectations in a business driven by personal taste and fickle customers.” — Lynn Mandinec, Sr. Account Strategist, NAS Recruitment Communications Fredric Vaughn Kiml, formerly of NAS Recruitment, worked closely with me during the production of several important video products for areas of concentration within the Army Medical Department. As the Art Director for the project, I greatly relied upon his advice and direction throughout every phase of the production from initial planning (storyboards) to the ultimate editing for the final products. Fred served well as the leader of our on-site production, directing our film crew, coordinating with personnel at each shooting location and ensuring our talent was prepared and stayed on message. I highly recommend him as a creative director and a friend. — A.V. “Joe” Stephenson Program Manager, Integration Army Marketing and Research Group Fort Knox, KY 40122
Experience Entrusted to lead high-profile creative design projects from concept to completion. Produced measurable results with innovative ideas to successfully engage target audiences. Created concepts that achieved a wide range of marketing objectives while establishing great client rapport. Clients have included: Fair Isaac (FICO), United States Army, Toyota Corporation, US Cellular, Verizon Wireless, Coke, Land O’Lakes, Health One, and ATK. • 2011-present: Freelance Designer – Fredric Vaughn Design Provides creative services to entrepreneurs, small businesses and advertising agencies from coast to coast. Services include: logo design, brand identity, package design, art direction of new product lines, trade show displays, illustration, video direction and editing. • 1997-2011: Art Director – NAS Recruitment Communications. Conceptualized and designed client branding messages while successfully overseeing design projects under tight deadlines. Communicated directly with internal teams, print vendors, video producers, editing houses, and photographers. Formed teams and lead in-house video production and editing. Set creative standards in Flash animation & video production. Storyboarded, directed and edited a series of videos for the U.S. Army Medical Corps the Toyota Corporation, and US Cellular. Worked with Academy-Award winning director and director of photography, Rob Levi, on a US Army (AMED) project. • 1993-1996: Graphic Designer – Media Village. Hawaii, Texas New Zealand, Germany Selected to be part of a technologically advanced design team to enable University of Nations campuses to be up-to-date with future graphic communication tools. Built Media Villages using custom model: utilizing training, production and research and development..
Beginnings As a kid I always loved to draw, In grade school and Jr. High I was awarded artist of the year a more than a few times. In High school I won the draw the pirate contest (1 out of 5 in the US and Canada) it was a full scholarship to Art Instruction schools, the same school that Charles Shultz enrolled in and later instructed at. My dad was also talented at art; he was enrolled in the Famous Artist Coarse of which Norman Rockwell was an instructor, so I guess art is in my blood. Even before going on to get a B.A. in communications. I had a design job with a company called the Great Pretenders. They made perfume that smelled just like the real thing. For the most part, it was the real thing! A scientist named Herald from NYC found a way to decipher exactly what was in the pricey perfumes on the shelves at Macy’s, and since there are no copyright laws on sent, my friend Frank along with Herald created the Great Pretenders, Frank was the marketing genius behind the science. I was in my teens when I got my first experience of how the process of taking an idea all the way to market all came together. Part of my job was to go to Macy's and buy an ounce of every perfume we were copying. I couldn't tell the sales clerk what it was for because the product was still in the secret stages of creation, and so they were sure I had the luckiest girlfriend in town. I played it up, smelling a few of the samples, then with carless abandon I'd say, “What the hell, give me an ounce of each.” Little did they know all those beautiful bottles of perfume were for photo shoots, header cards, and advertisements? Occasionally I'd get sent down to the drug store to get a Maybelline display to convert into our own, if I couldn’t buy an old one, I was told to buy every product on the one on the shelf, as long as I could have the display. The girls in the office always had plenty of make up, and though it was always fun to come back with the goods, the real magic was when everything was put together and lit right while my friend and mentor Don would direct the photo shoots. The finished products were amazing and so were the people I was privileged to work with. Here’s to those pioneers who first influenced me in that on going pursuit of excellence and entrepreneurial chutzpa that is still with me today. Hats off to everyone engaged in the constant struggle against mediocrity. Here's to making things excellently!