Zachary Drye

creative force | human | agent of chaos

423.773.0058 | dalton, ga | chattanooga, tn | remote

Profile

i'm a visual problem solver with a background in design, leadership, and making things fun.

i've managed art departments, taught design students, and wrestled with those pesky evil robots known as "printers."

i blend technical skill with visual and aural intuition... and even a little magic.

i'm someone who can make it happen... always striving to generate creative solutions that provide positive collaborations and shared, unique experiences.

Core Skills
branding and identitylogos, typography, layout, visual storytelling.
digital creationadobe cc (ps, ai, id, pr), web design.
physical creationprinting and prepress, signage, packaging, photography and video, drawing and illustration, creative writing, public speaking, and speechcraft.
leadership and teachingteam management, curriculum design and execution, workflow training.
creative strategyconceptual development, often humor-driven approach, unique solutions.
nerd bonusesgame design, ai wizardry, music creation, etc.
Experience
sales representative (mediafy)2025

responsible for client prospecting in a partial commission-based sales environment, learned foundational cold calling, lead generation, and message framing under minimal training or direction. transitioned out to return focus to values-aligned creative work.

art dept manager (vincent printing)2019–22

oversaw large-format production workflows, trained junior proofers and designers, and led seances to ensure clients received deliverables correctly and on time. promoted from art department proofer (2015–19) after proving reliable, detail-obsessed, and adaptable under stress.

instructor of digital design (dalton state college)2015–17

taught foundational and intermediate design principles with a focus on real-world application and creative confidence. developed engaging curriculum across multiple digital platforms.

freelance designer

a work in progress. my goal is to provide branding, design, and creative strategy for small businesses and passion projects. but also conceptual campaigns, logo systems, web layouts, print media, guerrilla marketing, etc.

other notables
deli service clerk (costco) — developed a strong aversion to chicken.
kitchen trainer (chuck e cheese) — yes, i had to wear the suit.
shift manager (taco bell) — leadership in the face of bean shortages and sour cream fights.
Education

bfa in graphic design (university of tennessee chattanooga) — graduated 2015

Who I Am
i'm a designer