Shannon Grandin

Luxury Brand Calligrapher and Engraver with Paper Airplanes

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

Experience

  • Owner and Artist, Paper Airplanes Calligraphy and Engraving at Paper Airplanes Calligraphy and Engraving
    Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

    Hello! I am a calligrapher and engraver who is passionate about pretty letters and making keepsakes! I specialize in brand activations and live events. It's truly a pleasure to create personalized momentos to help take companies' outreach to the next level. I've worked with brands such as Nebraska Furniture Mart, Macy's, Kendra Scott, The Colony Wine Bar, and Freixenet Cava, and it would be an honor to add your company to the list. In a world that is constantly connected, the art of receiving a handwritten piece is all but lost. Reaching customers through the memorable touchpoint of personalization is unique and engaging.

  • Southwest Airlines (10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Associate Manager, Brand Identity & Licensing
      Mar 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Position Southwest as a lifestyle brand by introducing the company re-branding in September 2014. Since launch, lead and enforce brand standards: including tone, communication style, visual identity, and partnership filters. Responsible for Southwest Airlines’ marketing intellectual property portfolio, including: trademarks, merchandise agreements, licensing, and partnership review. Chair Integrated Entertainment Team, working to purposefully position Southwest in television, film, and music. Ensure all partnerships align with brand, provide dynamic content, and allow Southwest unique exposure that furthers the Customer Service story. Collaborate with social media teams to ensure marketing messages align with brand standards and objectives, providing ideation and content for facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and blog.southwest.com.

    • Associate Manager of Advertising
      Nov 2012 - Mar 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Responsible for multimedia advertising production from start to finish in order to accomplish strategic objectives of the Southwest Airlines commercial operation. Work with key stakeholders and executive leadership to set strategy for consumer-facing messaging, media strategy, and brand identity. Responsible for producing television, radio, out of home, print, and branded content pieces; managing editorial process; and communicating strategic feedback in a creative manner. Successfully manage relationships with multiple agency partners, producers, internal stakeholders, and front-line employees to facilitate the success of Southwest Airlines; including making those not associated with the multimedia production process comfortable in front of the camera as shining representatives of the Southwest Airlines culture. Coordinate filming locations, logistics, film permits, and aircraft requests. Work to ensure safety is the top priority on all shoots, especially around aircraft and large machinery. Work to position Southwest Airlines as a life-style brand reflective of American values and hard work, showing customers that Southwest is more than just an airline.

    • Assistant Manager of Advertising
      Sep 2007 - Nov 2012 · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Technical Writer at Southwest Airlines
    2006 - 2007 · 1 yr