Print and Digital Design Expertise, Catalogs, CPG Packaging, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration, Tradeshow Planning, Graphic Design and Creative Direction, Budget Management, Digital Marketing, Content Planning and Strategy

Creative leadership for team of 5 designers and production artists. Graphic designer for multi-billion dollar brands - specializing in packaging, printed materials, and digital graphics.

Contributed as an on-site freelance graphic designer for agency's largest client. Worked across multiple brands in global organization. Packaging, Prepress, Print & Digital - all jobs big and small.

- Initiated the process of cross-business unit Integrated Business Planning for the Grocery Channel.- Developed and managed the overall portfolio of B2B marketing materials including sales collateral and POP Displays for all brands under the GMCR umbrella.- Designed visual communication tools for Sr. Management presentations, Duarte trained.- Developed the workflow for packaging development for Contract Manufacturing partners. - Managed the national sampling tour including 20+ multi-day events across North America.- Designed B2B tradeshow booths.- Managed the implementation, developed and designed customer-facing content for enterprise-wide business solutions including presentation builders and customizable selling tools.

- Worked with Product, Program, and Sales Managers to develop marketing materials for all divisions of Burton Marketing including: B2C, B2B, Events, Retail, Resort and Rental, PR, and Sales.- Supervised a group of 6 team members including: Project Managers, Account Managers, and Production Artists.- Created and maintained project schedules for various projects including B2C and B2B catalogs.- Led communication between Designers, Copywriters, Production Artists, Freelance Resources, Photographers, Internal Clients, and Vendors.- Developed and Managed multi-million dollar budgets.- Organized global distribution of a variety of marketing materials including: Catalogs, Packaging, Tradeshow Booths, and POP kits. - Managed the 4-season catalog production including color proofing and editing of thousands of digital images. - Maintained relationships and contacts with external photography, production, copywriters, designers and print vendors.- Produced photo shoots for studio and environmental/lifestyle photography.