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Sea Isle City, New Jersey, United States

Southampton, NJ

• Created innovative project identities that support public outreach communications in the transportation industry for multi-billion dollar projects such as the Tappan Zee Bridge, Purple Line Light Rail and Long Island.
• Provided designs and managed social media campaigns to increase market awareness
• Worked with multiple vendors to produce high quality communications while maintaining a balanced budget
• Designed themed company trade show booths for industry events

Princeton, NJ

• Responsible for overall creative direction and organization of print and digital communications for a diverse clientele
• Designed brochures, infographics, web sites, event signage and identity packages
• Partnered with clients to brainstorm ideas and produce on-brand high quality communications
• Conducted pre-press and post-press reviews for print production quality
• Served as liaison between ad agencies and publications, providing detailed preflight services for large scale… Show more
• Served as liaison between ad agencies and publications, providing detailed preflight services for large scale ad campaigns Show less

Philadelphia Metro Area

• Worked with multiple clients to produce innovative communication strategies and brand standards
• Shaped company identity packages and communication designs while working with multiple vendors to complete projects
• Created multiple direct marketing mailers and email campaigns
• Provided brand guidance on corporate values and identities
• Strategized on advertising vehicles for best ROI

Mt. Laurel, NJ

• Managed remote teams and coordinated workflow of the visual communications department for all collateral and digital communication designs for a $7B+ consulting business
• Designed and implemented the worldwide identity system for IBM Global Business Services and co-authored the brand guidelines
• Served as subject matter expert and key contact for IBM Global Business Services brand, providing overall strategy on co-marketing and co-branding relationships
• Directed design, global… Show more
• Directed design, global photography and production of the CEO and CFO point of view global industry white papers Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Hired and managed a group of seven print/web designers in a high performance driven environment
• Assigned and supervised all design and layout work, assessed results, provided critiques and guidance using a team approach to create innovative designs
• Assisted in the development of a unique web-based proposal interface that provided dynamic interaction between copywriters and designers
• Developed and managed personnel and department budget while ensuring team efficiency and… Show more
• Developed and managed personnel and department budget while ensuring team efficiency and effectiveness in meeting tight deadlines
• Built Lotus Notes databases to track and manage workflow and project invoices that were implemented in all Graphic Departments, company-wide Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Created and designed diverse program themes and packaging for multi-million dollar proposals
• Collaborated with the Marketing Department and partnered with team members in designing winning ideas to deliver successful solutions
• Rendered 3D models and animations, and designed high-end presentations in Flash and PowerPoint for key client meetings
• Designed and created one-of-a-kind innovative proposal packaging

• Responsible for protecting the platoon by locating and destroying armored tanks and crew served weapon emplacements
• Trained in the use of Demolitions
• Squad Leader
• Marine Security Forces at a Naval Weapons Station
• Persian Gulf War Veteran
• Rifle Expert, Pistol Sharpshooter, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Letter of Commendation, Letter of Appreciation, Marine Expeditionary Force Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal

Marketing Course

Advanced Photoshop Design, Advanced Pagemaker

Ba, Visual Communication