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Leading art direction and production of web, print, video, photography, and multimedia presentations with the DSL marketing team.

Greater Atlanta Area

Creative Marketer – Developing Web, Print, Video, Photography, and Multimedia Presentations.

Greater Atlanta Area

I initiated the development, redesign, and curation of the Genova website. The conversion and optimization to responsive design via Bootstrap, enhanced usability for our audience and increased site rankings on Google. • Developed all digital assets and produced video and multimedia presentations, including webinars, for use in education and marketing communications, increasing awareness and engagement across our website, YouTube and social media channels

Greater Atlanta Area

Spearheaded and conceptualized the Metametrix Institute, a learning center that I designed, built, and added to the Metametrix website. • The Institute was a learning repository for patients and practitioners and included a corporate blog and podcast, both of which positively improved engagement, Metametrix’s digital footprint, and Google rankings • I pioneered the creation and use of custom videos and photography for our web and social media efforts, and led the production of the books, "Metametrix Handbook," "Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, 2nd Edition," and "Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine" • I also teamed with the marketing group in the redesign of the Metametrix website Metametrix was acquired in 2012 by Genova Diagnostics, a global specialty clinical laboratory that supports healthcare providers in the personalized treatment and prevention of chronic disease.

Greater Atlanta Area

As a small business owner, I furnished art direction, design, photography, and web services for other small businesses in the Greater Atlanta Area. • Partial client list included: The Snellville Citizen, Dunwoody Nature Center, Merit Construction Company, J&J Chemical Co., United Christian Charities, Splash Pools & Spas, and Metametrix Clinical Laboratory • During this time, I produced the book, "Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine," (first edition) by editors Richard Lord, and J. Alexander Bralley, for Metametrix Clinical LaboratoryIt was my honor to be a Founding Member of the Atlanta chapter InDesign User Group.

Atlanta/Phoenix

McMurry acquired Media 3 Publications. During this segue I continued to art direct and produce publications intended for the financial services industry and supported the smooth transition of the Media 3 client portfolio to McMurry (Phoenix, Arizona).

Greater Atlanta Area

Art directed and produced custom magazine style newsletters for the financial services industry. I was also responsible for managing the Web site for this marketing communications firm. • Pioneered online permission marketing to help our clients better serve their customer base • Proposed and led the change from a QuarkXPress to an InDesign workflow and trained staff • The Media 3 portfolio included clients from coast-to-coast including: Wachovia, AmSouth, Synovus Financial Corp. and Associated Banc-Corp • Winner of MAGS & PIAG awardsMedia 3 Publications was acquired by Arizona's largest marketing communications firm, McMurry.

I managed and led creative efforts for the Elliott Wave art/marketing department. I was responsible for designing catalogs, creating promotional and advertising materials, managing staff, and providing creative content for the company website based on daily financial market events.

Established and managed the J & J Chemical Co. in-house design department and its staff that included an on-site photography studio. I oversaw creation and production of product catalogs and promotional material. Also responsible for maintaining accurate Material Safety Data Sheet files to communicate the hazards of hazardous chemical products.

Fort Lauderdale Area, Florida

Owned and operated this commercial photography studio specializing in product photography and design. Produced award-winning photography for advertising campaigns and product/lifestyle photography for catalogs. • Clients included: Avon Products, Alamo Rent A Car, SafeCard Services, Seta Corporation, Diana Marsh by A.J. Siris, Aruba Beach Cafe, Citicorp•Citibank, Stiles Construction, Hunter Douglas Blinds, Arabel Inc, Shelton Ferrari, Intelligent Hearing Systems, J&J Chemical Co. • Also partnered with regional studios to produce photographs for Eckerd Pharmacy, Serengeti, and Harlequin Nature Graphics, Inc

Greater New York City Area

Produced product photography for the Avon brochure, which was published once every two weeks (26 publications per year). • I worked closely with art directors to to learn their design process and make decisions on how to best photograph the Avon product line for inclusion in Avon brochures and special catalog projects • 4x5 and 8x10 large-format photography was used for product capture • Specialized in photographing jewelry, cosmetics and perfumes • I learned the value of paying special attention to detail because images were expected not to require retouching • Assisted in the maintenance of the in-house E-6 processing system • Started as an Assistant Photographer, then promoted to Photographer and later to Senior Photographer with the responsibility to manage one of the in-house photo studios and staff

Greater New York City Area

Started as an intern in high school and worked though college as First Assistant to the photographer in this busy commercial photography studio. Responsibilities included: preparing sets (including set-construction), props, lighting, darkroom, general studio administration, location scouting, etc. Worked closely with account executives, art directors, photographers, and color laboratories.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Commercial Photography

Activities and Societies: Studies included studio photography, media arts (multimedia), graphic design, photo-science, darkroom, fine art.

Regents With Merit, Commercial Photography And Design

Activities and Societies: The following programs were required in addition to a full academic schedule – Commercial photography, color &.