MY STORY
Black Cat is the professional alias for me, Carolyn Sealy Stokes. After graduating with honors from the Art Institute of Dallas and experiencing the agency scene in both Dallas and Oklahoma City, I went out on my own. Sort of. There is no success without the help of amazing peers, clients and colleagues who wish to work with me. I want to provide agency-quality products to my clients without the agency hassle or delays. I feel I've done just that since 2005.
No agency price tag, either.
We're about helping your company develop and maintain its brand. Whether a logo, multi-media ad campaign, annual report or complete brand restructuring, Black Cat and our team has many decades of combined local, regional and national award-winning marketing experience. Our team of talented designers, copywriters, photographers, TV and radio producers, media buyers and public relations experts is poised to take on any sized marketing project.
EXPERIENCE
26 years of professional experience has developed my expertise in:
• Brand development, execution, and quality control management
• Creative direction and graphic design for print, outdoor, web and television advertising
• Art direction of advertising campaigns, photography, interactive, web and film
• Collateral design (flyers, brochures, signage, annual reports)
• Logo design
• Illustration
• Copywriting
• Direct mail initiatives in both print and e-blasts
• Outdoor and trade show display design
• Supervising print production, photography and freelance artists
• Retail merchandising
• Social media communication and content creation
• Project management from start to completion/Account Service
• E-blast marketing using Constant Contact
• Web site creation
• Video editing
I have worked for clients in telecommunications, food service, health care, banking, education, arts, retail, real estate, and economic development. They include:
• Kraft Foods
• American Association of Pediatric Dentists
• Hardee’s
• Oklahoma Department of Travel and Tourism
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Oklahoma
• Carl’s Jr.
• Love's
• Frontier City and White Water Bay
• Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education
• Oklahoma City Arts Council
• Northeastern Oklahoma State University
• Metro Tech
• The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
• Cellular One / Dobson Cellular Systems
• Cookie Bouquet / Cookies by Design
• Deaconess Hospital
• Edmond Medical Center
• Express Personnel Services
• York Heating and Air
• Glamour Shots
• MidFirst Bank
• GHS Auto Insurance
• Oklahoma Department of Commerce
• Carneco Foods / Lopez / Northern Plains
• Oklahoma Department of Human Services
• Ideal Homes
• Diagnostic Laboratories of Oklahoma
• Eskridge Lexus
• Coleman
• John Q. Hammons Properties
• The Oklahoman
• Member Service Life
• First American Bank
• Star Buildings
• FrameMaster Gallery
• Southwestern Oklahoma State University
• Crossings Church
• Oklahoma City Zoo
• Images Gallery
• Accord Human Resources
• Taylor Shebester Insurance Agency
• Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council
• Green Goodies
• Oklahoma State Department of Education
• Hydronic Systems
• Summer Classic Dog Show
• TriNet
• Young Brothers
• Castlewood Ellis
• Bourbon Street Cafe
• Arcadia Roundbarn
• Joe Baxter/Regular Joes/The Lost Cause
• SpiritHR
• Orca Media
• Heritage Trust
• PHX Minerals
• Neighbors Cleaning and Restoration
• Evolved Health & Wellness
• Hogan Assessments
• Bona Vision
• Citywide Mortgage
• Pest Management
• Heritage Integrated Solutions
• Interstate Oil and Gas Co.
• Lyric Theatre, OKC
• Hartzog Conger Cason and Neville
• University of Phoenix
• Metore’s / Old Russia
• Kicker
• Western Equipment
• Allied Medical Membership
• Sanivex
• Therametics
• Musket
• OU President's Associates
• Rack 59
• Luxaire
• MaxCare
• Danielson Fuel Services
• Court Appointed Advocates for Vulnerable Adults of Oklahoma
• Pros for Africa
• Nearly New
• Toby Keith Foundation/Ally's House
• The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
• OU Physicians – Community Health
• Rocky Canyon Creek Homestead YouTube Channel
SKILLS
• InDesign CC
• Photoshop CC
• Illustrator CC
• Premier Pro CC
• Constant Contact
• Wix
• Shopify
My work has been recognized with local and regional awards from the American Advertising Federation, two national Telly Awards and numerous awards for printing innovations.