
ROB SAPP | Creative Director / Theatrical Producer / Project Manager / Interior Designer
RESUME
Work Experience
2000 - 2021
Rob Sapp Designs
Owner/Designer
Interior and Graphic Design / Space Planning / Event Planning
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Provide interior/graphic design and consultation for homes and businesses.
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Provide seasonal and non-seasonal staging for homes, organization and businesses.
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Graphic design for print, digital, social media including photography.
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Some web design.
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Planned, administrated, designed events and gatherings.
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On-site interior design space planning and installation.
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Create mood board and digital presentations
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Marketed business with photography and copy on social media.
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Attend markets (Las Vegas, Dallas, Chicago) as a buyer/designer.
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Projects/clients in CA, FL, IN, MI, MO, WA
Music & Creative Arts & Media Director
Executive Producer of the Singing Christmas Tree
CAPITAL CHRISTIAN CENTER (Sacramento, CA)
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Managed three departments simultaneously (Music/Media/SCT), each with a budget of approximately $300,000.
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Supervised around 15 paid employees at a time, while also providing direction for literally hundreds of volunteers.
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Oversaw all musical talent and theatrical presentations of organization from children's and adult chorus, orchestra, seasonal and non-seasonal concerts, musicals, and events (the Singing Christmas Tree / 11 performances / 25,000+ attendees).
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Attended markets (Las Vegas, Dallas, Chicago) annually as a buyer.
2006 - 2014
Kitty & Co. Interior Design
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Provided interior design and consultation for homes and businesses.
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Provided seasonal and non-seasonal staging for homes and businesses.
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On-site interior design space planning and installation.
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Created mood board and digital presentations
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Maintained sample and catalog library
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Marketed business with photography and copy on social media.​
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2018-2019
1992-2006
Music & Creative Arts Director
Oversaw all music needs (weekly/seasonal/non-seasonal)
from K-99 years in the following organization:
EVANGEL TEMPLE (Springfield, MO)
ABUNDANT LIFE AG (Grapevine, TX)
CAPITAL CHRISTIAN CENTER (Sacramento, CA)
CENTRAL AG (Raytown, MO)
Disneyland
Wardrobe Dept./Costume Issue: Parade & Talent (0ff-Stage Cast Member)
* Costume control, upkeep and issue to Disneyland Characters, Parade Talent and
On-Stage Cast Members.
International Correspondance Institute
(Brussels, BELGIUM)
Graphics Department: Conventional Lay-Out Designer (non-digital)
* Designed logos, brochures, audio/video covers for educational materials.
* Paste-up pages for text books.
* Created art concepts for illustrators.
AWARDS
Evangel University Distinguished Young Alumnus
1988-1989
1986-1987
2003
WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU:
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Lead management and design teams as needed in the creation, conceptualization, and implementation of projects and events.
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Create experiences and engagements for guests/clients that are impactful, meaningful and unforgettable.
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Lead concepts for projects that include supervising and directing teams with project objectives, project vision, written thematic narrative, storyboards/mood-boards, graphic design, and other creative solutions.
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Work with account leads and project management to ensure that project deliverables satisfy the client, go out on time and on budget, and support project goals.
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I will adapt to your company needs and to your team as both a LEADER (manager/developer/innovator/problem-solver/team builder) or as a FOLLOWER (team player/partner/enhancer/support for the bigger vision).
AS A CREATIVE OR DESIGN DIRECTOR/PRODUCER I CAN MEET THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (AS NEEDED):
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Support the principals in establishing overall design vision, and philosophy.
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Provide design leadership and vision, and produce conceptual ideas.
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Create concepts and execute design solutions.
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Establish and help with thematic and concept creation and execution for environmental (exterior and interior) design.
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Present concepts to clients and supporting design teams.
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Support the coordination of projects and facilitate communications with the various project and production teams.
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Work with key production leads/managers to ensure that the design vision is executed in a consistent and quality manner.
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Establish and develop processes for the design teams, including defining deliverables for each stage of design and ensuring that the processes are maintained.
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Develop thematic narrative, concept design, design development, production design, file management, project tracking and timeline management, and ensure that those processes are maintained.
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Help recruit new designers and act as a leader in setting and nurturing the company’s culture.
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Help establish and improve project workflow process and procedures.
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Become involved in the local, national and international design communities.
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Oversee/handle travel related responsibilities.
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Maintain relationships with vendors and/or manufacturers, whether stateside or overseas.
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Be a positive role model who thrives on a clear and compelling design message that includes inspiration, innovation and beauty, while achieving bold, creative and unforgettable finished products and experiences.