Douglas Rea, Acp
About Douglas Rea, Acp
Douglas Rea is a Creative Operations Manager and Workfront Administrator at Inspire Brands, with extensive experience in graphic design and creative direction at Buffalo Wild Wings. He has a background in Studio Arts and Graphic Design from the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Douglas Rea serves as the Creative Operations Manager and Workfront Administrator at Inspire Brands since 2021. In this role, he oversees creative operations and manages the Workfront platform, ensuring efficient workflow and project management. His responsibilities include optimizing processes and enhancing collaboration within the creative team.
Previous Experience at Buffalo Wild Wings
Douglas Rea held various positions at Buffalo Wild Wings over a span of 15 years. He worked as a Graphic Designer on a contract basis from 2004 to 2005. He later served as Creative Director for the North America division from 2005 to 2013 and then as Creative Director for the Enterprise/International Brand from 2013 to 2020. In these roles, he contributed to brand development and creative strategy.
Education and Academic Background
Douglas Rea studied at the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Studio Arts, Architecture, Graphic Design, Geography, and Marketing. He also attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he specialized in Graphic Design. His educational background supports his expertise in creative operations and design.
Experience at Maverick Studios
At Maverick Studios, Douglas Rea played a significant role in establishing the internal creative department. He designed and implemented a custom Workfront instance, incorporating advanced features such as time tracking and custom forms. His work focused on optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity within the creative team.
Early Career at Lund Food Holdings, Inc.
Douglas Rea began his career as a Graphic Designer at Lund Food Holdings, Inc., where he worked from 1996 to 2002. This early experience laid the foundation for his skills in graphic design and creative operations, contributing to his later roles in larger organizations.