-Brand Development-Defining Client Needs-Effective Copywriting-Multi-Platform Delivery-Client Relations-Design Analysis-Production WorkflowProvide graphic design and creative consulting services for marketing professionals, businesses, non-profits and real estate development. Work with clients to determine branding strategy and business objectives and translate into effective business communications across multiple media.Established this graphic design studio with small freelance client base. Developed accounts through sales and marketing efforts. Designed, created and directed production of promotional materials for real estate developers, marketing & public relations firms, small businesses, retail shopping centers, associations, non-profits and corporate accounts.Tripled business volume in 4 years. Interviewed and hired designers and production staff to accommodate project volume. Selected and coordinated illustrators, photographers, stylists and models for various projects.Worked on location to art direct photo shoots for live model and product photography.Work with clients as a design consultant to develop creative concepts for marketing materials, implement and execute creative concepts across all media, supervise staff of 3.

Contract graphic designer, specializing in print and digital design for ads, publications and services; presentation and infographics.

Work with creative director to establish design styles for healthy lifestyles website. Includes website build-outs of main web pages, design and prepare graphics for websites, create artwork and modifications for existing pages. Evaluate and prepare designs for proposed sites, produce banner ads, print support materials and displays to support website promotions.

Created and produced catalogs, direct mail promotions, logos, stationery. Supervise creative staff of 4 artist/designers. Contracted with outside vendors for photography, illustration, copy writing and printing. Supervised photo shoots for model and product shots. Worked with marketing specialists to develop concepts and create appropriate graphics to support product marketing. Hired designers andproduction staff. Hired and supervised freelance staff as project needs demanded.

Directed designers, illustrators and typesetters in the execution of finished artwork for corporate identity packages, ads, brochures, logos, display and presentation materials, including slides. Review portfolios, interview & hired creative staff as needed. Controlled and monitored all project scheduling and work flow to meet project deadlines. Provided time, cost and materials estimates for projects. Developed creative concepts with designers and illustrators for all projects.