As Art Director / Project Manager for New Image Construction (NIC) I manage two areas of expertise. As Art Director, I am responsible for the development and execution of our creative concepts for leading-edge marketing, web solutions, and brand management. Primary responsibilities include:Develop and frame creative concepts according to creative brief requirements / Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs / Visualize, design and conceptualize user experiences / Create visual prototypes or screens / Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation / Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables / Educate other team members, not exclusive to the creative team, through project development and performance management / Present succinct ideas on the team’s behalf to the client / Developed, implemented, and sustain our corporate brand standards / Lead and manage our marketing analysis and strategic planning / Collaborate with sales and upper management throughout the creative processAs Project Manager, I oversee day to day field operations and manage our team of experts to deliver quality solutions to our customers.Primary responsibilities include:Provide direct, onsite supervision to field resources including subcontractor partners / Coordinate daily with the President and Site Foreman / Aid in the production and enforcement of Project Schedules. / Responsible for ensuring all scheduling, safety, and quality requirements are met at all times / Responsible for performing inspections of completed work on a predetermined schedule / Responsible for maintaining the operation and condition of tools, equipment, and vehicles used by the crew to ensure project is not delayed.

- Manage the creative process for all products & initiatives from concept to launch- Developed, implemented, and sustain our corporate brand standards- Lead and manage our marketing analysis and strategic planning- Collaborate with sales, technical writers, technology group, and upper management throughout the creative process- Conceptualized, managed, and designed marketing campaigns affiliated with premiere universities that resulted in high revenue generation- Oversee the creative development of our corporate and client websites, mobile applications, and interactive materials (eBooks, brochures, online training)- Led the concept, design and flash programming of our highly successful and innovative client experience program - Worked with notable clientele including Janus, Wells Fargo, SunTrust, Ohio State University, Fidelity, and the Capella Hotel Group

- Development of internal marketing strategies and initiatives - Identity / Brand development for products and programs - Design and programming of interactive elements (HTML, CSS & AS3) - Print & Packaging design, production, and distribution - Photography and photo retouching

- Product, Web & GUI development - Print design, production, and distribution - Photography - Computer Tech & Video conferencing specialist