A New York City based independent design studio that works with non-profits, arts orgs, and growing businesses.http://www.monroeand.coExtended capabilities through a team of writers/publicists, developers, motion designers, videographers, product and furniture designers, interior designers and architects.CLIENTS:ABC Child CenterAlliance for the ArtsAmerican Opera ProjectsAplomb StrategiesArchive of New York City Cultural PolicyAX AhmadBabyBjornBigMouth IncBouncybandChildren of Armenia FundChristopher Duggan PhotographyDance Critics AssociationDance/NYCDapple BabyEarSayEast River 50s AllianceFAB FultonThe Financial ClinicFractured AtlasGeorge Jackson AcademyGerard & KellyGlobal Goods PartnersGreenwich Music Festival (Design Direction 2006-2009)Harkness Foundation for DanceHavaianas/Alpargatas USAThe Hudson River MuseumHun Aw StudioItapoa Rainforest PreserveJobsFirstNYCKippNYCLinkedInMark Morris Dance GroupMet Council on HousingMoving Theater (Design Direction 2004-2011)Nayef Homsi Ancient Art of AsiaNeuberger Museum of ArtNew Think IncNYU New York UniversityOlolloParsons/The New SchoolPoppinPresent ProjectQuantxtReelblueSalon ChampuSecurity Traders AssociationSkip HopTakeCharger/GenieChargerTrefler FoundationWellbuilt Co

Art direction of all packaging and marketing supporting over $25-30 million in sales. Maintained design/messaging consistency for this rapidly expanding brand (growth rate of 40-70% per year). Direction of designers, photographers, retouchers and interns. Scheduling/production of 2-3 photoshoots per month. Worked with teams on copywriting, marketing/sales, and product development initiatives. Collaborated with retail branding firm to update/unify packaging and brand presence. Worked with independent web usability expert and developer to make SEO/load/design improvements. Monitored visual standards with domestic and international partners such as Jonathan Adler, Pottery Barn, Target, Babies R Us and others. Worked across multiple channels such as print, web, photography, video, social media, marketing, and partnerships/licensing.

Design of publications for eight colleges, notably Parsons, Mannes, Milano, and Eugene Lang. Ranging from recruitment materials, catalogs, public programs, advertising, web banners and promotional merchandise.

Packaging, visual merchandising, wholesale/retail catalogs, sales/marketing/PR collateral, international/US magazine ads. Styled photo shoots, retouched. Copywriting, editing, pre-press. Co-designed products/patterns for retailers including Target.

Part time in-house position & Freelance Print DesignerFall 2006 exhibition posters for building facade (set of 6)2006 First Wednesdays at the Neu identity+posters, 2006 Education Guide