Enough of me blabbing on about myself. See what others have said about me....
People I have worked for:
It is with great respect that I write this recommendation letter regarding Scott Hamilton. I personally had the pleasure of working alongside Scott for over 25 years. I always found him to be very professional in his approach and management style. His creativity has influenced and directed hundreds of great retail experiences crossing many industries. His willingness to do “Whatever it takes” to not only exceed customer’s expectations, but to do it on point, on time, and within budget, always made it easier to solve our customer’s challenges. It is with extreme confidence that I would suggest speaking to him about your personal business challenges as I know Scott will commit himself to any task regardless of size. Certain that you will find him a great team player who would make a wonderful addition to any staff.
Ben Urso
VP of Sales - IDL Print
It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Scott Hamilton for a position that you may be considering him for within your organization.
I am Dean DeMarco, the Director of New Business Development, and I have over 35 years of experience working in the Graphic Arts industry in various roles and I have worked with many professionals during that time, and Scott is one individual I have collaborated with who uniquely stands out.
During our time together, Scott displayed great capabilities in specific technical applications, such as Pre-Press, Color Management, Printing, and Design. When we first met, I was immediately impressed with Scott’s various skills he had on day one, but during the time we worked together, his understanding of the many different aspects of our overall business and how to best to maximize that knowledge to get the best results on projects that went thru his area of responsibility.
I have had a lot of great experiences working with Scott but one of my best experience with him came when he transitioned from leading the Pre-Press Team over to the Design Team. Scott quickly brought new innovative ideas to our clients thru the various specialty inks that we developed as part of our unique specialty printing that IDL became so famous for. These special effects printing gave Brands a unique point of difference in the retail environment. There was also a pretty large disconnect between the Design Team and the Pre-Press teams and Scott was able to educate and teach the Design Team standard work and SOP’s for best practices of file development and building that saved a lot of development time and led to improve efficiencies and quality.
It’s not just his technical skills that impress me, Scott has always been one of the easiest people to work with because of his amazingly positive attitude and eagerness to create amazing experiences for our clients and his staff. His can-do attitude, leadership, dedication, and team building skills were also necessary and valued not just by myself, but by his peers and the people who reported to him, who often relied on him to get the job done.
I am absolutely confident that Scott would be a great fit for your organization. Not only will he bring the kind of skills and experiences you’re looking for in an applicant, but he will also quickly become an asset and help your organization grow in any way he can.
Dean DeMarco
Director of New Business Development - IDL Print
Contact information available upon request.
I have been a client of Scott’s for almost five years. Together we have collaborated on a variety of high-profile projects and retail signage with a reach of over two million consumers per day. His approach to design is truly client centric. He will always follow the direction of the design brief, but will go above and beyond to provide suggestions on how to make the creative more effective. Scott can handle challenging, urgent requests quickly and on point. His creative skillset and professional demeanor make it easy for me to recommend Scott without hesitation.
Kelly O'Neill
Mobility marketing | 2021 One Young World delegate | Reimagining energy at bp
I've had the pleasure of working with Scott for over 5 years. Scott is creative and always look for ways to provide concepts that exceeds the clients' expectations. I recall a time where Scott flew to Chicago to meet with my team to discuss the design needs we had for an upcoming launch that was on a tight deadline and budget. Within a week, he outlined multiple creative concepts and tiered them to fit within our budget! I am confident to say that his next employer will be fortunate to have someone like Scott join their team!
Michelle Joiner
In Store Marketing Manager - Synchrony Financial
People I have worked with:
How shall I describe Scott Hamilton? Print wizard? Material maven? Process rock star? There’s no question he knows what he’s talking about, and when it comes to direction, he’s humble, collected, and clear. But, more importantly, he’s the kind of guy who leads by example. Often the first in the office and the last to leave, he’s the leader who never leaves those above or below him hanging. A team player, through and through, he goes the extra mile to make even a freelancer like me feel like I’m no less a part of his crew than anyone else. But to describe him simply by way of his professionalism risks neglecting one very important fact:
He’s a really good dude.
Dan Fiore
Creative Writer - Fiore Story Works LLC
I am writing this correspondence in recommendation of Scott Hamilton. Scott & I have worked in various
capacities over the last 20 years at IDL: and throughout that time I’ve been honored to work alongside him in his various creative pursuits within the IDL walls.
Scott is one of the most dedicated, passionate individuals I know. A relentless problem solver, I can count on Scott to not only deliver a myriad of options when it comes to creative deliverables, but also the foresight and technical knowledge to execute complex and industry leading print effects/specialty ink techniques. Scott has been my ‘go-to’ with the seemingly impossible print challenges be it screen, digital, special surfaces [wood/plastic/fabric et al]. His attention to detail, ability to formulate color targets and ensure that the projects assigned to him meet stringent fortune 500 brand standards are worthy of merit.
Scott brings years of trial and tribulation to his efficient techniques. He’s an approachable team player and can talk creative and strategic concepts alongside his vast technical arsenal. He’s supervised a creative team with mentorship and adoration for his leadership.
Scott is organized and has worked on some of the most complex & intricate brand programs where literally hundreds of assets are processed with his keen eye & oversight. I’ve been nothing but impressed with the magnitude of information Scott is able to absorb and process.
Scott truly has a love for his craft, an eye on design and a fortitude to balance both creative and technical disciplines with accuracy and client pleasing results.
I would recommend Scott for any creative opportunity that presents itself. If you have any questions regarding Scott & my working relationship, or any other questions about IDL and its related work: feel free to reach out.
Jeff Brummer
Group Creative Director - SGK
People who have worked for me:
I have had the privilege of working with Scott for several years. Within those years he quickly moved from a designer to a Creative Director within the company. Among his many positive attributes these three were always most prominent to me, creativity, ingenuity, most importantly integrity. That integrity earned the respect of those he has lead, the leadership above him and the clients he has served.
Scott is a calculated risk-taker who uses his vast design knowledge and technical background to best suite his clients needs. Scott has an uncanny way of leading people and projects that in turn make his client and his employees feel that they are priority one and are all in this together. Scott also has a well-deserved reputation as someone who is diligent and personable - two qualities that define him perfectly.
Jon Martin
Prepress Artist - Youngstown Prepress
Scott Hamilton has been my teammate for the past 9 years and I reported directly to him for 3 of those years. Scott Hamilton always leads by example and has a remarkable blend of quick and creative thinking, technical acumen, and business savvy.
It is my pleasure to recommend Scott Hamilton for any opportunities and can vouch for his ability to amongst other things - lead creative, directs staff in a caring and inclusive, coaching manner. He manages a constantly changing workload with financial responsibility and always exceeds the expectations of internal teams and clients. Of my 28 years in the industry Scott Hamilton’s working knowledge of specialty print and finishing techniques is unmatched.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Doug Benec
Sr Technical Designer - SGK
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Scott Hamilton. I have worked under Scott’s leadership for twenty plus years.
Scott has always displayed a high degree of integrity when working with his teams. He brings out the strengths of each team member to create the best solution to meet or exceed a client’s expectations.
Scott has a wide range of knowledge of print techniques, design and brand management allowing him creatively solve a challenge while delivering projects on time and within set parameters.
Scott is a dedicated worker that always sees a project through to completion with a “can do” attitude. He is always willing to offer others assistance, even when that assistance might be something outside of his own wheelhouse.
Scott genuinely cares about those around him, and wishes for everyone to succeed.
Scott would be great asset to any organization, I would highly recommend him.
Steve Raith
Sr Technical Designer - IDL Print
It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Scott Hamilton for any position. I have worked with Scott for 20 years and have been inspired by his talent and commitment.
It’s not just his technical skills that impress me, it's Scott’s can-do attitude and his team building skills that are also impressive. He was my supervisor for most of our 20 years and is a great team leader.
I am absolutely confident that Scott Hamilton would be a great fit for your Company. Not only will he bring the kind of skills and experiences you’re looking for in an applicant, but he will also quickly become an
asset and help your Company grow in any way he can.
Tara McShane
Sr Technical Designer - IDL Print
It’s hard to put a label on such a multi-talented designer such as Scott Hamilton. Creative
Director, boss-man, MacGyver of print, creative multi-tasker, mentor, friend… The list goes on,
but these are the ones that stick out the most. He is a leader and teammate that you can count
on. His collaboration with his entire team was second to none. Scott would dive in on the quick
turn deadlines to ensure the client was always happy and satisfied. His positive outlook on
day-to-day tasks allowed the workflow to be fun yet challenging without feeling like just a job.
I had the pleasure of working with Scott for over 7 years. I learned that if you think it is
impossible to print, Scott will always find a way to print it. His determination and skill allowed
him to print hay that you could touch and feel. He was an incredible creative leader and left the
designers mind to wonder in turning imagination to reality.
I recommend Scott Hamilton to any job he desires to fulfill. I have no doubt the next role he
plays will have a positive impact on the company and team he leads. Count on learning what
you thought was unthinkable from the one and only, experienced, Scott Hamilton.
Steve Mauro
Sr. Designer - Perch Partners