A graphic design studio that specializes in creating comprehensive branding, corporate identity, print and advertising materials, and web site development for various clients, including education, financial services, industrial supply, retail, and non profit industries. Clients:• American Research & Management — Problem: AR&M was in need of distinguishing itself as a financial services leader and highlighting the firm’s commitment to help individuals build wealth and create multigenerational financial legacies. Solution: Collaborated with CEO, top executives, writer and photographers to revamp an overview brochure which increased their client base. • Anchor Me Bracelet — Problem: A start-up retail jewelry company needed to build their brand and increase online revenues. Solution: Created a comprehensive brand identity package, including logo, product packaging, print marketing materials, and launched an e-commerce website.• Corinna Raznikov Photography — Problem: Exclusive “Best of Boston” wedding photographer wanted to deliver products that matched clientele budgets ($200,000+) and expectations. Solution: Created luxurious album packages to meet those demands, which included design and layout, art direction, and detailed photo editing.• Milan Concept + Design — Problem: A neglected website for a Boston-area private school needed to be revised with up-to-date content to better connect their target audience with necessary information. Solution: Teamed up MCD to develop and hand-code a user-friendly Wordpress website, which included admission forms, event and school calendars, and donation page.• Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) — Problem: Desire to increase brand prescence in the local community by creating awareness of their services. Solution: Managed senior staff and board of directors to develop direct marketing and mail campaigns including donation letters and pledge cards, invitations, posters, and print advertising.

• Conceptualized and created corporate identity packages, brochures, newsletters, newspaper ads, annual reports, direct mail, trade show booths, and invitations for clients in the tourism, transportation, and manufacturing industries.• Created and presented comps to clients.• Consulted with agency executives, designers, copywriters, photographers, proofreaders, vendors, and clients to provide innovative design solutions.

• Supervised a three-person art department.• Responsible for yearly departmental budgets, individual project budgets, job flow, new business development, vendor bidding, press inspections, and art and photo direction.• Conceptualized and created award-winning print materials for clients in the tourism, transportation, high-tech, and medical industries, as well as non-profit groups in fields such as education, historic preservation, and environmental conservation.• Applied brand identity systems across all media, including event materials and websites.• Worked with agency executives to develop clients' marketing strategy.• Designed logos and corporate identity packages, brochures, newsletters, newspaper and magazine ads, annual reports, catalogs, websites, posters, direct mail, signage, invitations, and package designs.

• Created and executed ad campaigns which included logos, full page newspaper ads, and direct mail. Major projects ranged from newsletters and business cards to t-shirt designs and flyers.• Trained new designers in pre-press and production techniques.• Participated and collaborated in concept development and design iterations.• Worked closely with agency president, account executives, copywriters, and clients in a deadline-intensive environment.

• Member of a six-person design team which designed and produced hundreds of weekly recruitment ads running in newspapers nationwide. Used Photoshop to scan, color correct, crop, rotate, and manipulate images. Trained freelancers on company's computer network.