Brand Strategy, design (motion and print), and branding for companies big and small.

Some of what I do for Captivate:- Source and liaise with designers, management, clients, and outside client production.- Review departmental workflow, time tracking, equipment and staffing needs to ensure deadlines and budget requirements are met.- Serve as a point of contact for inter-office projects (eg. Corporate branding, campaign development etc.)- Offer creative direction and advise on copy and visuals to produce effective ads that are visually compelling and meet client objectives, including the captivate.com web site.- Assist Marketing in the design and execution of promotional and virtual collateral.- Handle tasks as assigned by the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).- Miscellaneous Managerial Duties such as: - Hire, induct, and train new staff members as needed. - Prepare and deliver employee performance reviews. - Mentor & train staff on company and departmental standards and processes, etc. - Oversee & lead the team of creative marketing managers to deliver the highest quality content.

What I'm responsible for:Creative Services-Enhancing social media presence on/off airProvide better social integrationLiaison to News gfx departmentHelp maintain/establish a brand identity for News and ensure we are staying on brand markProvide support to network preditorSupport department artistsCreate Concept integrated sales opportunitiesProducing and coordinating sales billboards and snipesEditing and versioning spots as neededOversee Freelance production of requested graphicsIT-Project and Media ManagementCreating and maintaining standard operating proceduresLiaison between CS and ITAttend Ops meetings and work with the other departments to keep lines of communication openMakes sure CS is taking advantage of all in-house technology properly, maintains the technology and troubleshoot when neededVizRT-Facilitate our on-air graphics using Viz AristNews-Help establish and maintain News’ standards and practicesBuild and maintain a News centric calendar for events to be ahead of them and be able to be better preparedHelp bridge the gap between Sales, Creative Services and NewsFacilitate Sales initiatives and promos in a timely manner so all teams are better prepared and can properly help support the clientMy Qualifications:A strong working knowledge of the creative process, fundamentals and design aestheticStrong knowledge of VizRT, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Web development and design, Cinema 4D, video editing as well as project management softwareExcellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels for internal employees, clients and vendorsStrong ability to prioritize work and resources based on short- and long-term needsStrong ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracyAbility to grasp technical aspects, programs and lead department Value preparedness and understand that processes set us up for successful executionAstute, quick, resourceful, efficient and ready to make things happen.

Senior Portfolio class

-design and conceptualize various print and web promos, edit short films and commercials for director Bob Giraldi-create reels and motion design for Giraldi Media

designed print materials for OFF AIR department on projects such asthe VMA’s and the MTV Movie Awards

Oversaw all day-to-day operations such as booking of shows andfinance operations, created and maintained client websites, created all advertisements for web and newsprint for clients