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Maryland, United States

Develop compelling visual designs supporting internal marketing groups including advertisements, marketing collateral, direct mail packages, web banners, email headers, internal monitor ads, icon development, various bank promotions; Stock image research, photo manipulation, photo retouching; Manage creative process from concept to digital launch or print.§ Collaborate with internal clients to define project requirements as presented in creative briefs and kick-off meetings; Conceptualize graphic ideas and finalize designs adhering to the bank’s brand identity standards; Collaborate directly with writers; Contribute to daily/weekly project status meetings with creative team and internal marketing groups; Manage project workflow through Wrike project management system.

Bowie, Maryland, United States

Art direction of various marketing & communications projects developing print as well as digital marketing collateral encompassing the complete creative process from design concepts and layout , image research and recommendations, artwork acquisition and purchasing with complete project management involving pre-press production, final print production supervision, print purchasing plus maintenance of all associated vendor relationships.

Maryland, United States

• full-time, short-term contract with Atlantic Union Bank, largest regional financial institution in Virginia based out of Richmond, VA (contract end date August 31, 2022)• Develop compelling visual designs supporting internal marketing groups including advertisements, marketing collateral, direct mail packages, web banners, email headers, internal monitor ads, icon development, various bank promotions; Stock image research, photo manipulation, photo retouching; Manage creative process from concept to digital launch or print.• Collaborate with internal clients to define project requirements as presented in creative briefs and kick-off meetings; Conceptualize graphic ideas and finalize designs adhering to the bank’s brand identity standards; Collaborate directly with writers; Contribute to daily/weekly project status meetings with creative team and internal marketing groups; Manage project workflow through Wrike project management system.

Wilmington, De

(12-month contract extended to 18-months) Art direction support for various advertising, collateral and direct mail materials for Enterprise Creative Solutions (ECS), the in–house advertising agency for Bank of America; specifically supported the US Card, Direct Mail, Affinity/Core Card Acquisitions and Retention including existing customer marketing; previously supported the Small Business and Merrill Edge lines of business; Worked directly with associate creative director, copywriters and account executives to formulate final solutions to present to clients; Implemented and managed the bank’s brand standards on all bank-related projects; executed client’s brand standards on non-bank related projects; Met tight project deadlines and client expectations in a fast-paced agency environment; Executed the agency’s protocol for project workflow through Docubin, an internal paperless proofing and traffic management system that was developed with FileMaker by the agency’s IT department.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Contracted to provide graphic design and production support for various clients of Creative Circle. Creative support has ranged from design and production of print advertising and marketing collateral to digital ads and web banners. Client list to date includes Acurian, Inc. , a clinical trial recruitment and retention company; The Marathon Group (Barnabas Health Creative Services), full service marketing, communications and public relations agency for New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system; Shore Creative Group, client JFK Health System, a non-profit organization serving residents in the Central New Jersey region; plus a short-term assignment providing design and production support for the media department of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Trenton, Nj / Philadelphia, Pa

Contracted to provide graphic design and production support for various clients of The Creative Group. Creative support has ranged from design and production of print advertising and marketing collateral to digital ads and web banners. Client list to date includes Acurian, Inc. , a clinical trial recruitment and retention company; The Marathon Group (Barnabas Health Creative Services), full service marketing, communications and public relations agency for New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system; Shore Creative Group, client JFK Health System, a non-profit organization serving residents in the Central New Jersey region; plus a short-term assignment providing design and production support for the media department of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Wilmington, De

(18-month contract) Art direction of various collateral materials for Enterprise Creative Solutions, the in–house advertising agency for Bank of America; Supported various lines of business from the Affinity Marketing group to Business Development, Associate Engagement and Home Loans; Worked directly with associate creative director, copywriters and account executives to formulate final solutions to present to clients; Implemented and managed the bank’s brand standards on all bank-related projects; Met tight project deadlines and client expectations in a fast-paced agency environment.

Collingswood, Nj; Pinehurst, Nc; Alexandria, Va

Art directed and managed the print production over a five-year period both a national bi-monthly trade magazine and a monthly regional publication; art directed various marketing & communications projects encompassing the complete creative process from design concepts, layout, image research and recommendations, artwork acquisition and purchasing to project management involving pre-press production, final print production supervision, print purchasing and maintenance of all associated vendor relationships.

Reston, Va; Washington, Dc

Art Director and manager of the firm’s Creative Services department from January 2001 to August 2002; previously the Art Director and graphics manager of the firm’s Proposal Development Center from June 1997-January 2001; both groups supported the firm’s Federal and State Government practices; Supervised all creative project and production workflow, design staff, support personnel, independent contractors, budget expenditures, print purchasing and vendor relationships.Department's art director and brand manager; supervised overall graphic workflow plus the team of designers, administrative and desktop publishing support staff as well as independent contractors; advised senior manager on hiring; assigned and managed project workload to staff; supervised and developed creative and final print production of various marketing collateral, proposals, conference/event materials, digital media projects; commercial print buying; facilitation and recommendations of final print production; managed the graphic expenditures; monitored project budgets for internal customers; reorganized project maintenance with job tracking system; developed and utilized weekly Excel spreadsheet status report; increased efficiency/capabilities of the design department through recommendations on the purchase of computer equipment, related hardware and software plus upgrades; conducted staff performance reviews.

Washington, Dc

Developed and managed in-house art department; evaluated prior design expenditures and related needs for computer hardware/software purchases and upgrades; created initial department structure to administratively to mirror design studio or ad agency; art directed and managed the print production of the association’s bi-monthly magazine; developed creative for conference/event promotional materials; enhanced project design quality; instrumental in achieving greater print quality results while maintaining cost expenditures at or below budget requirements; promoted in November 1995 to handle all print purchasing in addition to art director responsibilities.