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Freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in editorial illustrations, hand painted signage, murals, lettering, logo design, graphic design, t-shirt design, marketing strategies and art direction.

• Designing regional and in-store advertising and promotion for world leader in natural foods industry. Tribeca location was Gold Store Award recipient for Marketing and Sales, May 2013. Reporting directly to Regional Creative Director and Art Director.• Responsibilities included: Establishing brand identity and consistent brand voice for in-store and Northeast region (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey). Designing marketing and promotional materials including graphics, posters, booklets, catalogues, logos, ads, and collateral material (t-shirts, hats etc).• Strong typographic design skills as well as digital & traditional illustration. Hand-drawn and painted chalkboards for in-store promotions. Often required to conceptualize and execute full color posters and type designs in one day.• Strategizing and designing marketing material to attract potential customers through special events including Wellness Club, Creative Kitchen and other local, community based non-profits.• Create and design ad campaigns for Whole Foods clients such as: Dosateria, Genji Sushi, Manhattan Youth Community Center, Creative Kitchen.