Resume
Profile:
I am an accomplished designer with a unique balance of creative and technical expertise, coupled with a strong background in print and web design. A master understanding of typography, color, and space with attention to detail and a proven track record of producing consistent clean icons, graphics, and layouts for print and web. Ability to work and adjust in a fast-paced environment and keep a forward thinking momentum.
What Drives Me:Always challenging myself to find new and innovative ways to evolve brands to draw in new adopters while maintaining the core audience. I am a forward thinker, pushing boundaries and going where others might not have considered.
Specialties:Branding and Identity, Print, Direct Mail, Collateral, Environmental, Print and Web Fonts, HTML/CSS, Mobile, Marketing Automation, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows
Computer Skills:
PC and Mac Compatibles
Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Acrobat Professional CC, Adobe Dreamweaver CC, Adobe Flash CC, Adobe Animate CC, Adobe Bridge CC, Adobe Fireworks CC, Basecamp, Trello, Adobe Premier Pro CC, Final Cut Pro, TypeTool, FontLab, TypeStyler, Wordpress, Marketo, Eloqua, Hubspot, Act-On, and Microsoft Office Applications.
Experience:
Access Marketing Company
Centennial, CO
Creative Director, 2017 - Present
Through a delicate blend of both creativity and management, I work to conceive, create and implement visual marketing efforts for a variety of B2B clients. I manage and oversee the creative execution of marketing campaigns including print, web, video, email, display, direct mail and social media components, all within budget and deadline parameters. My efforts, and those of my team, are central to telling a compelling brand story, and leading the team to the finished product that generates real results for clients. From ideation and concepting to tactical execution and asset delivery, I take pride in providing excellent client service in tandem with engaging creative concepts.
Featured Clients:
Atonix Digital
ConRes
DataFile Technologies
Healthgrades
Malwarebytes
Onkyo
Parsable
PayPal
Pioneer
Reputation.com
Truven Health Analytics®, part of the IBM Watson Health™ business
Greenwood Village, CO
Creative Manager, 2017
Manage a team of internal creatives and external agencies to create domestic and international campaigns. Campaign audiences vary from clinicians to C-level and focus on brand awareness and product offerings.
Ares Sportswear/Dyenomite Apparel
Hillard, OH
Senior Designer, 2016 - 2017
Direct photo shoots, develop branding and brand guidelines for Ares Sportswear and Dyenomite Apparel as well as their products, programs, and trade shows and mentor junior staff on best practices and software packages.
Conceive and develop national and regional marketing campaigns, crafting a consumer journey through online, mobile, and various direct mail pieces.
Sudden Impact Marketing
Westerville, OH
Creative, 2012 - 2016
Map out and test user experience to ensure quality and accuracy. Conceive and develop marketing campaigns, crafting a customer journey through events and experiences, mobile/social apps, and various print for major technology brands. Pitch concepts and integrated campaigns, foster client relationships and trust, grow business within accounts. Develop branding and brand guidelines, and train co-workers on best practices and software packages.
Print, Collateral, Direct Mail, Email, UX, UI, Web, and Mobile Design.
Featured Clients:
ABB
Arcos
Cisco
Columbus Rocks the Cure
Commvault
Emerson Network Power
FCx Performance
Intel
Logicalis
Meraki
Micron
nChannel
NetApp
NetMotion Wireless
OCLC
Verizon
Zones
Omnibus Advertising
Arlington Heights, IL
Graphic Designer, 2010 - 2012
Create signage, logos, and collateral for multiple auto groups. Developed animated web banner campaigns to drive sales traffic.
Print, Collateral, Direct Mail, Billboards, Web and Mobile Design.
Featured Clients:
Speedway SuperAmerica
Bill Kay Auto Group
D’Arcy Auto Group
Ettleson Auto Group
Fidelity Motors
Infiniti of Lisle
International Auto Group
Prairie Park at Wheeling
MedEd Architects
Chicago, IL
Graphic Designer/Editor, 2008 - 2010
Assisted and edited medical product and CME training videos. Created guides and supplemental materials for event training attendees.
Print, Collateral, Direct Mail, Web, and Mobile Design.
Featured Clients:
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Medical Association
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
St. Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA
Temple University
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
RPM Advertising
Chicago, IL
Art Director, 2006 - 2008
Collaborate with creative team for strategic re-branding of major casino chains. Created brand looks for North Star Casino, Fitzgerald’s Casino, and Sheraton Casino. Delivered logo designs, collateral materials, direct mail, and signage for promotional events/offers.
Print, Collateral, Direct Mail, Billboards, and Web Design.
Featured Clients:
Caesars
Elmhurst Auto Group
Fields Auto Group
Fitz Casino
Grand Casino
Horseshoe Casino
North Star Casino
Oak Lawn Toyota
Sheraton Casino
Volvo Mid-West Region
White Hen
Education:
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Bachelors of Fine Art, 2006
Primary Concentration: Graphic Design
