Resume
Telling stories through art and design.
Accomplished creative professional with over 20 years of experience in art direction, design, and brand development. Proficient in translating marketing objectives into visually engaging campaigns that resonate with target audiences. Adept at managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with clients to exceed project goals and expectations
Experience
AMERICAS CREATIVE LEAD • PLACEWISE • 2013 - PRESENT
- Lead a dynamic creative team of designers, developers, and artists to build and execute creative projects for diverse clients.
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their objectives and deliver innovative solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
- Develop and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring consistent visual identity across all marketing materials.
- Oversee the creation of compelling print and digital collateral, including websites, apps, social media content, and other collateral.
- Conduct trend analysis to stay at the forefront of industry trends and incorporate fresh ideas into creative projects.
- Manage project timelines and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget project delivery.
- Foster a creative and collaborative work environment that encourages team members to thrive and develop their skills.
- Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for creative projects.
- Guide projects from concept, through design, and all the way through production
- Directed art concepts and design strategies for high-profile clients, consistently exceeding their creative expectations.
- Collaborated with copywriters, photographers, and illustrators to create cohesive visual campaigns.
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform creative decisions and keep brands ahead of the competition.
- Trained and mentored junior designers, fostering their growth and development within the agency
Senior Graphic Designer • Media Breakaway 2004-2013
- Designed and executed a wide range of creative projects, from branding and website design to digital marketing materials.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality and timeliness in all deliverables.
- Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and present design concepts, incorporating their feedback to refine final designs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency across all channels.
Freelance Design 2000-present
Design of logos, collateral material, tshirts, websites, and illustrations for multiple clients with a focus on nonprofits and locally owned businesses
Skills
- Creative Strategy
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- Brand Development
- Team Leadership
- Conceptualization
- Marketing Collateral
- User Experience (UX) Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Project Managementv
- Client Relations
- Multimedia Production
- Trend Analysis
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design Art Institute of Colorado
Achievements and Awards
AMPC dotCOMM gold award - 2020 • Dynamic dining guide (hollywood and highland)
Illustrations published in multiple anthologies • Gutter magic: tales from the gutter - 2017 • ABC harry potter alphabet - 2014
Media breakaway employee of the year 2012
Best in portfolio Graphic Design Art Institute portfolio review 2012
Art Institute Certificate of Outstanding Academic Achievement 2010