Art Director and Graphic Designer ( Aug/2000 to Present)Provide leading-edge design and production services to public and private-sector organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Work closely with clients to pinpoint needs, present solutions and manage all phases of creative and technical projects. Design, develop and produce print/digital publications, brochures, annual reports, logos, web graphics, t-shirts, exhibits and presentations. Cultivate lasting relationships. Ensure 100% on-target, on-budget and on-time project execution.Selected projects and contributions: Built a reputation as a skillful and imaginative art director, designer and production artist for top-tier clients, including the National Museum of National History, City of Baltimore AIDS Campaign, People for the American Way, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Digital Underground, DOT Productions, Howard University department of theatre Arts, Lifeline Magazine, Port of Harlem Magazine, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Howard University, Taste of DC, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 100 Black Men of Atlanta: Headquarters, Nation Coalition Black Civic Participation and many others. Introduced new standards for design and innovation to enable African American organizations, media resources and causes to compete with non-Black publications, businesses and organizations at the highest levels. Hand-selected to design and produce the Washington Informer Newspaper, a 48 to 64-page weekly publication (plus supplements). Participated in revitalizing the design of the historic newspaper, which led the paper to receive the Robert L. Vann Award, Frist Place for best layout and design (National Newspaper Publishers Association). And have won a total of 5 Awards featuring design and usage of photography.