Biography
professionally
My name is Brett Hack, and I am the Senior Graphic Designer for Salient CRGT in charge of multiple contracts. Recently, I also worked as a Multimedia Specialist for Florida Blue / Guidewell, and a Senior Graphic Designer at Andy Harold & Associates. Before that, I spent nine years as a graphic designer for the Central Intelligence Agency, owned my own exotic car detailing service, and worked for the Miami Dolphins football team where I first stood behind the camera at 12 years old.
Wherever I go, I set out to create a new standard for quality. I thrive off of learning and helping my colleagues learn, and I am always pushing to be better than I was yesterday. I was once told that my strongest asset was my ability to take even the craziest requests and turn them into something that tells a story. I specialize in government-level graphic design, vector diagrams, photo manipulation, and document duplication. I work exceptionally well under tight deadlines and heavy pressure, and I’m equally comfortable as any part of a team.
I take great pride in my flexibility. I can work on any hardware platform and with any software product. If I don't know it yet, I will learn it to get the job done. I try to always be the one you can turn to when you Need To Get It Done Right. I specialize in finding efficient, accurate, and repeatable methods to complete the tasks at hand, and I hold myself to the absolute highest personal standards of integrity and honesty.
Personally
But before all of that, I grew up in South Florida where I never knew a day without football. My dad worked for the Miami Dolphins, and I spent my life there with him. I learned to splice 16mm film before I could tie my shoes. He taught me to work hard and always push for perfection.
I never was any good at football though. As a 5'7" skinny kid, sports wasn't in my future. Instead I grew a love and addiction for all things automotive. I modified my first car on the way home from buying it. I've built and raced my own cars, worked on professional and amateur racing teams, and now spend my free time turning wrenches on TransAm racecars as well as my own project car.
In short, I am a blessed and happy man. I am married to my high school sweetheart, a father to an amazing eight year old boy, I live at the beach, and I still can't stop messing with cars. I have a pack of huge English Mastiffs, a 21 year old cat, and a snake named after the dude from Evil Dead.
Professional Experience
multimedia specialist / graphic designer \\ salient crgt
may 2020 – present \\ remote (from jacksonville beach, fl)

Fully develop and innovate a new ICW course for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF)
Work closely with Project Manager and ISD to create an all-new interface and project template.
Create and manipulate static, animated, and interactive learning elements.
Develop reliable and repeatable quality control procedures for RSNF project.
Also provide remote support for the NETC efforts in Pensacola, FL.
Work with IT and Project Manager to develop more appropriate hardware requirements going forward.
Multimedia Specialist \\ Florida Blue - Guidewell
June 2019 – DECEMBER 2019 \\ jacksonville, fl
Developed and maintained learning solutions with the EL&D Instructional Design Team.
Worked alongside ISDs building storyboards, prototypes, and wireframes to guide the user experience.
Created and manipulated innovative graphic elements within templates, logos, and video animations.
Managed the production of project deliverables including brochures, PPTs, CBTs, videos, and Sharepoint.
Implemented and maintained revisions to the multimedia design process and standards.
Collaborated with Project Managers, ISDs, stakeholders, and SMEs in an Agile development environment.
Senior graphic designer \\ a. harold & associates
oct. 2015 – nov 2019 \\ jacksonville, fl
Developed imagery– and video-heavy training programs for the U.S. Navy.
Collaborated directly with ISDs and SMEs in an Agile development.
Lead designer on multi-million dollar classified training contracts doing photo manipulation and illustration.
Developed and maintained all visual styles and standards for multiple projects.
Trained fellow designers in standards and techniques used to maintain consistency.
Developed the full visual user experience across multiple design projects.
Senior graphic designer \\ aptaris, llc.
Jan. 2014 – oct. 2015 \\ jacksonville, fl
Developed print and online advertising circulars for national retail chains.
Handled multiple accounts on a team as well as individual projects within the company.
Generated and maintained a series of working templates for a wide variety of projects.
Assisted with routine maintenance and calibration of in-house printing facilities.
Senior graphic designer - GS-12 \\ central intelligence agency
sep. 2004 – nov. 2013 \\ langley, va
Developed print and online graphics for publications, books, posters, and briefing materials for high-level policymakers including the White House, JCOS, NSA, and DNI.
Three years as a co-production manager and graphic designer for a high-demand office.
Developed sensitive graphics support for covert operations, often collaborating with trusted assets including the FBI and the DHS, as well as appropriate foreign intelligence agencies.
Received numerous performance awards and commendations as a result of my work, including multiple Exceptional Performance Awards and a National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation given by the D/CIA for my role in a world-changing covert operation.
Maintained a fleet of printers and plotters; including maintenance, calibration, and service.
owner/operator \\ hack’s auto detailing
2000 – 2013 \\ on location as required
Owner and sole employee of exotic and luxury car detailing business.
Fully control all business decisions including marketing, budget, supplies, and customer satisfaction.
Have built a long following of repeat customers and word-of-mouth clients through superb service, attention to detail, and the highest quality detail work.
Support the international detailing community through online forums, group detailing seminars, and both teaching and receiving hands-on training at various aspects of the business.
VIDEO production assistant \\ miami dolphins, nfl
1996 – 2004 \\ davie, fl
Assistant videographer for practices and games.
Helped arrange a new library management system for college scouting videos.
Assisted in game-day operations including on-the-field diagnostics and repairs.
Provided technical support for publications staff learning new Adobe software.
Security Clearances
CIA: TS/SCI with Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraph – Renewed October 2013
US Navy: SECRET clearance – Renewed December 2015
Career Award
CIA: National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation (NIMUC) - 2013
Skills & Abilities
Leader of teams as large as eight and as small as two, and have taken training in conflict management, quality control, and problem solving at management and personal levels.
Over 16 years of experience in high-demand graphics shops; working primarily in the Adobe Creative Suite.
Extremely proficient in most secondary Adobe suite products, including Premiere, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, Camera RAW, and Captivate.
Over 25 years of photography and video production experience as both hobby and trade.
Worked in professional video production, received my college minor in 35mm film photography; continued with extensive training in digital photography and videography throughout my career.
Photographed countless private events such as: weddings, sporting events, concerts, and landscapes.
Over 20 years of experience working with computers; installations, builds, troubleshooting, and tech support on Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms.
Nine years of experience editing national intelligence-level publications and products.
Solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
A lifetime of hands on experience working with a wide variety of mechanical and electrical products.
Extremely well-versed in nearly all things automotive, and have worked on both professional and amateur racing teams from both a crew and driver perspective.
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