www.southpolecentre.com - An ambitious tourist concept, The South Pole Explorer Centre celebrates the spirit of adventure that has prevailed in Ireland since the dawn of time. It will shine an informative, entertaining light on the historic Irish icons that helped define history. Part story-telling, part science, 100% fun – it’s a destination with something for people of all ages. Ideally becoming a reality on the coast of Cork or Kerry. To learn more or help in the journey (it's a long one!) please visit https://southpolecentre.com

Driven by a love for design and history, Retro42.com (formally Historygear.com) is a small, NY based company that continues to grow year over year. We strongly believe dialogue about our past will improve all our futures. By designing original shirts, posters and gifts, inspired by time, each incredible story, each accomplishment, each journey becomes part of today’s conversation. Every time you buy one of our unique designs, you continue the dialogue and keep the conversation alive. Discover more at https://retro42.com

Independent consultant working with a diverse array of small/med size growing companies. Primary role is a focus on all aspects of marketing communication in all channels to develop brand strength.

Off-air art director/brand manager for the business network CNBC. Work includes all aspects of print and off-air promotion, including major campaigns such as the award winning image campaign of '06 and more recently 2 Promax and 1 BDA for a recent trade campaign and direct marketing piece. In addition to CNBC other work included network rebranding for USA, advertising for MSNBC and numerous show promotions for NBC.From September 01, until August ‘04 I was offline art director with the Universal Network TRIO. In this time I concepted, art directed, designed and produced 5 major advertising campaigns for the network. In addition created and developed On-Air elements such as id’s and promotional spots. Consistency of message was paramont in all media platforms, resulting in a Promax Gold in 2006.

Online art director for a dynamic international site. The site was designed and built with a strong focus on usability and international design issues. A complex information architecture was optimized and navigational processes tested and implimented. Day to day included, managing design growth and resource expansion and developing complex interactive dynamic sections such as clubs and classifieds for a global audience. (site design no longer active).

Restructured information architecture and redesigned the site resulting in a 400% increase in traffic within 8 months. Implemented streaming video (winning "Real Video Streaming Award" 1998) and established video strategy before it was in vogue. Hired and managed designers and production staff along with responsibilities for project management and product development. (site design no longer live)

Dreamshop.com was the worlds first online shopping mall and I was responsible for the interface and content design for a diverse range of clients, including Godiva Chocolatier, Omaha steaks, Spiegel, Eddie Bauer and The Sharper Image.

An opportunity to merge design school with business school. Created new marketing strategies based upon a newly designed corporate identity. Repositioning and redesigned the product portfolio to enhance the new brand and developed complimentary advertising and promotional materials.

As a junior I created design and advertising solutions for a broad range of clients, including Ulster Television and Northern Ireland Railways.