ALLAN WOOLWINE | ART DIRECTOR | DESIGNER | RETOUCHER

Recommendations

 

Graphic Designer, Digital Retoucher, Production Specialist at Allan Woolwine Design

 

Laura Lyverse

Design Studio Director at Connelly Partners

Allan served as main studio designer on the Foxwoods account; finalizing all approved layouts and prepping files for release to prepress. Retouching/color correcting as needed, ad-hoc design as needed. He was an essential member of that close-knit retail team, which absolutely would not have functioned without his guidance and steady hand.

 

He brings all the expertise one would expect from his years of experience, as well as a patient, professional, funny, friendly demeanor. He's a delight to work with, and I'm happy to count him among my friends and resources in the industry. I would bring him on again in an instant, and wish we'd had sufficient ongoing need to offer him a permanent position.

March 16, 2016, Laura worked directly with Allan at Connelly Partners

 

 

Jonathan Plazonja

Executive Creative Director at CP Travel

 

Allan is a consummate professional with very strong skills and a great work ethic. He's also a pleasure to work with. Hire him. You won't regret it.

November 19, 2015, Jonathan managed Allan indirectly at Connelly Partners

 

 

Jack Wallwork

CEO/Creative Director at Wallwork Curry McKenna

 

I have known Allan throughout most of our advertising careers and worked directly with him as a partner on many accounts including Parker Brothers.

He's a very talented and dedicated art director, fast and easy to work with, with valuable experience at major agencies on a brands in every category. I certainly recommend him with no reservations!

August 26, 2009, Jack worked directly with Allan at Wallwork Curry McKenna

 

Doug Chapman

VP, Creative Director at Avenue Brands

 

Allan is an incredibly talented visual artist. Whether he's designing communications pieces or creating complex digital imaging, I always get nothing but perfection from Allan. Allan is very considerate of deadlines and has an innate understanding of delivering the value that you're looking for. I would hire Allan in a minute and I often do.

Doug Chapman

Partner/ECD

August 25, 2009, Doug managed Allan at Avenue Brands

 

Bill Murphy

Retired

 

Over many years, I worked with Allan at two large Boston advertising agencies, i.e. Ingalls Associates and Hill/Holliday. Alan was one of the first people that most of us knew who realized that technology was going to have a profound impact on the ad agency business. Consequently he was way out in front of most of us in understanding and utilizing the new technologies. Once he had mastered much of it, he was the person who brought most of us along, exhibiting great patience with many of us ‘old dogs’ trying to learn new tricks. There are many people in the business who owe a great deal of gratitude to Alan for his helping and furthering our careers.

 

And one cannot think of Allan without thinking of his incredible graphic skills. Again, Allen was the guy we went to when we needed an image that we could not begin to figure out how to achieve. He was our magic man. One of the nicest, and most accomplished people I ever worked with in my 40 years in the business.

 

Sincerely,

Bill Murphy

Sr. VP, Creative (Ret.)

Hill/Holliday Inc. Boston

August 16, 2009, Bill worked with Allan at Hill Holliday Adversising

 

 

 

Jim Ricciardi

VP/Group Director, Creative

 

I have worked with Allan for the last 14 years at Hill/Holliday. Ten years ago we created an in house retouching department to create an income flow. With Allan's background in running his own business and with his creative skills, it was a great match. Allan ran the business by using his art direction / designer skills to create a very profitable department. Our main goal was quality. We knew that revenues would come if the quality standards were met. Allan accomplished all of the criteria.

His design sense and years in our business would make him a asset to any company searching for a excellent retoucher and or art director. Feel free to call me with any more information you may need.

 

Sincerely,

Jim Ricciardi

617-366-4155less

February 6, 2009, Jim managed Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

David J Gardiner

Creative Director at David J Gardiner

 

I love working with Allan. We have collaborated closely on digital imaging projects big and small for over 12 years. Being an art director by trade, he understands our language and our expectations for making the finished product nothing short of great. His devotion to his craft, combined with his unflappable demeanor, and positive attitude make him an invaluable member of the creative team

August 25, 2009, David J managed Allan indirectly at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

Doug Gould

Executive Creative Director at Boston University

 

At his core Allan is a professional in everything he does. Having worked with Allan for more than a decade, I have found him to be thoughtful, and caring in any task he is charged with. Allan is a craftsman with any technology he is utilizing, and possesses the rare combination of an art director's eye and a head for the digital and scientific.

August 18, 2009, Doug managed Allan indirectly at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

Eric Peterson

Freelance Art Director

 

Just awesome. Allan is awesome in every way. Talented, genuine, proactive, creative, and an all-around great guy. I had the pleasure of working with Allen for over 10 years at Hill, Holliday on countless projects and every time was a pleasure. He goes above and beyond and makes every single detail perfect. And along the way he couldn't be any nicer. No matter the stress or deadline, he performs spectacularly.

August 17, 2009, Eric worked with Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

Rob MacIntosh

Creative Photographer

 

After 23 years with WilmerHale-now out and about camera in hand

I highly recommend Allan for his high standard of work. He combines his creative skill and an unparraleled technical kowledge to consistently produce exceptionally solid results.

August 17, 2009, Rob was with another company when working with Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

John Battista

Chief Marketing Officer at Infiniam

 

I worked with Allan for 6 years at Hill Holliday. I found him to be extraordinarily talented in digital imaging and design. He is a consummate professional, always there to help you solve a problem and make the work better. He's fast, patient, works so well under deadline pressure and is a pleasure to work with. Solid pros like this are a rare find.

August 17, 2009, John worked with Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

Betsey Dalbeck

Strategy Consultant • CEO / Executive Coach • Facilitator • Igniting Innovative Trailblazing Thru Leadership Development

 

Allan reported directly to me for many years as VP/Director of Digital Imaging at HHCC. In this role, he was one of the top talents in our in-house studio operation. Because of his highly sought after retouching mastery, background in art direction and business acumen, he created a profitable revenue stream for the agency that quickly grew into its own department with Allan at the helm. But what makes Allan most valuable is his unique combination of 6 core competencies: drive for collaborative innovation, pioneering spirit regarding the latest technologies, eye for design, knowledge sharing, high integrity and incredible "can do" attitude. Allan makes everything he touches better. If your looking for the best solutions, hire Allan.

 

Top Qualities: Great Results, Innovative Expert, High Integrity

March 14, 2009, Betsey managed Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

Dick Pantano

Independent Marketing and Advertising Professional

 

Allan worked on many of Hill Hollidays Creative Presentations. For Many years. He got us out of many "Jams" ! Sometimes early A.M....I can't speak more highly of his character or work ethic. He is a valuable addition to any creative product/department. He is a problem solver Digital or anything computer based (Quark,Photoshop/Illustrator.-Dick Pantano. Ex Creative Director. Ex Co-creative Director. Ex V.Chmn Creative

January 26, 2009, Dick managed Allan indirectly at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

Joyce Hurd

Director of Marketing Communications

 

Allan is a graphic arts professional with years of experience and talent to recommend him. He is knowledgeable and expert in all areas of color management; he uses that knowledge with skill, knowing how much to help and advise each individual he works with based on their own knowledge. He has always been a great collaborator and team player helping each project he works on to get the end result desired

January 21, 2009, Joyce worked with Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

Ron Ellis

Owner, Ron Ellis Consulting LLC and Printing Consultant, GRACol Commitee Chair

 

AI worked with Allan over many years when he was at Hill Holiday. He was an organized manager who helped pioneer many techniques at their digital lab, and led them away from traditional proofs and into inkjet proofing and remote proofing in other locations that was all managed by his department. He has a great eye for color, is no nonsense and get things done.

January 21, 2009, Ron was a consultant or contractor to Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

Neil Martin

Creative Director/Designer

 

Allan is very talented and is great to work with. He tackles each job from a solution-based perspective and is always willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done - even with tight deadlines and multiple obstacles. He has a very progressive approach, always searching for better ways to do things, whether that means updating programs on the technical end or streamlining processes from an organizational standpoint. Hire him for your next project. He won't let you down.

January 21, 2009, Neil worked with Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

Bonnie Heller

Vice President, Director of Operations at Havas Worldwide

 

Allan is the consummate color professional with a strong breadth of knowledge of all things prepress. his calm demeanor, exemplary management style and technical knowledge combine with a keen focus on proper workflow processes make Allan a superb resource and partner.

January 21, 2009, Bonnie worked with Allan at Hill Holliday, Boston Massachusetts

 

 

Doug Goransson

CW/CD at Doug Goransson Creative Services

 

Allan is an amazingly talented guy, equally sound in conceptual work and strategic thinking. He has also stayed a step ahead of most in the industry in adapting to new media as they come along.

August 18, 2009, Doug managed Allan at Gearon Hoffman Goransson, Boston Massahusetts