I have been a designer and art director for over 12 years, and I have extensive experience in marketing and advertising design. I'm an idea guy. I love to come up with concept after concept; I can find creative solutions to any problem and work to meet all the needs of the client. I think it's important to develop the strategic direction of my clients and make sure that all branding, marketing and advertising are used effectively to place the client in the best position in the market. I thrive in a collaborative environment, working with others to put forth the best product possible, and I work hard to improve the entire creative team.In my work history I have had the opportunity to gather experience in many different areas including layout, art direction, photography (display and model), web design and even some environmental design. I am well versed in interactive as well as print, and enjoy working in a variety of media and on a wide range of projects, from brochures and catalogs to web and app design, wireframing and working with HTML5 and CSS. I have worked with many different types of clients, all with different needs and different advertising styles, in both agency and corporate environments. I have enjoyed working with a wide range of photographers and stylists, overseeing production artists, designers and web designers, and collaborating with several talented creative directors. I am accustomed to a fast-paced, deadline-oriented schedule, without compromising either quality or concept. I have directed all creative for several monthly publications, from advertisements and articles to pagination and production.I like to use my mildly obsessive compulsive nature to my advantage, pouring myself into as many different activities as I can find. I play guitar and drums, work with my hands and tinker on several projects at once. I enjoy finding new projects that challenge what I can do and trying to figure out the best way to accomplish them.
Listed skills include Brochures, Web Design, Advertising, Art Direction, and 19 others.