I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented graphic design professional with a demonstrated track record of experience in visual communication, branding, digital, print and web design. I am a resourceful and hardworking leader who embraces strong design theory and ethics in order to maximize the effectiveness of final projects. I have a proven aptitude for delivering award-winning creative and technical solutions while consistently achieving budgets and deadlines in fast-paced environments. Also, I am a lifelong learner who can easily learn new systems to improve efficiencies.

Managed all company executive board presentations (e.g. template design, content creation, and creation of company’s brand identity). Create all company marketing (digital and print) materials and designed and produced all conference elements. Create data-specific maps utilizing the ArcGIS System.

Collaborated with Creative Manager and VP of Marketing for $1.2 billion real estate company on the scope of work and multiple ongoing corporate projects, including deadlines, objectives, and budgets. Utilized RoboHead (by Aquent) project management software for all planning, organizing, managing, and executing projects from beginning to end. Worked on project scopes varying from single pieces of collateral to multifaceted, multichannel marketing campaigns in print and digital.

Managed day-to-day business operations. Designed and produced creative solutions for all print, web, multimedia, marketing, branding, trade shows/conferences, direct mail, presentations, and publications. Multitasked on projects by consulting with and listening to all parties (client to vendor). Maintained a deadline-oriented and fast-paced environment.

Director of Design,1986-2004Managed creative team on deadline-oriented and an ever-changing priorities workflow environment of design and production projects. Marketing team responsible for developing creative solutions to the companies branding standards as well as the development of new standards. Possess an in-depth knowledge of the 4-color process and strong typography philosophy. Manage workflow of all electronic images and in-house display advertising.Associate Art Director (10.91 - 09.97)Assisted Art Director of The Chronicle of Higher Education in developing conceptual designs of direct mail and promotional material. Provided design and production graphics (illustration, logos, maps, and chart) and display advertising for two in-house weekly publications.Art Director, 1988-1997Created and implemented The Chronicle of Philanthropy, biweekly newspaper. Initial design from cover-to-cover. Supervised a team of designers to creative page design, deadline-oriented production, and quality control during printing. Also assigned, directed, and managed all aspects of the photo shoots and workflow.Associate Art Director, 1986-1988Primary responsibility was The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Opinion section. Duties included assignment of illustrators to various articles and design and layout of the section. Other duties included the layout of the news section.

Created innovative design and held production duties for weekly newsletter for cable subscribers. Developed concepts and solutions for various company marketing and promotional materials for print and television.