Concept and design internal and external marketing and communication material including:Invitations, self-mailers, gallery signage, logos, catalogues, corporate forms, advertisements, website updates, billboards, banners, photo corrections, email blasts, books, etc.Responsible for creating elegant design for brands across print and web spaces, as well as help plan seasonal campaigns. Furthermore, I can art direct photoshoots and the creative lead on brand strategies.I have excellent typography skills which are not found in todays design and provide leadership on projects from concept to completion, and execute through the line.Instrumental in conceiving and executing major branding and re-positioning campaigns for: Philips Lighting Electronics, About Tours, Chicago’s Pure Pilates, Change Resources, Cold Sunshine, Ginseng Rush, Freedom Auto Depot and Mercy Ships.

Collaborate with Creative Director and Copywriter to create innovative and strategic advertising for a wide variety of purposes including: direct mail, collateral, POPs, logos, brochures, packaging and newsletters. Design and manage production from conception to completion. Art direct and manage direct mail, internet,and interactive projects from concept through production. Responsible for mentoring and leading assigned creative staff and being available to critique their work to maintain consistent creative quality and award winning work. Provide career path direction and development guidance for creative staff on an on-going basis by coaching and overseeing Art Directors.Instrumental in conceiving and executing major branding and re-positioning campaigns for: The Field Museum, Daily Herald, Horseshoe Casinos, Sheraton Casinos, Harrahs Casinos, Comark, Voo Doo Rain and White Hen.

Conceptualize, and design recruitment ads (heavy in newsprint). Produce four color flyers andbrochures from concept through completion. Worked closely with Copywriters & Account Executive forvarious other projects. Strong vendor contact.Team focus: Walgreens, McDonald’s, Zep, Mercy Hospital.

Conceptualize, design and produce brochures, identity package, retail ads and other graphic projects. Experience with four color process and printing. Duties also include: client & vendor contacts, photo art direction & press approvals.Team focus: Ogden, Haberdasher, Retail Chicago, Golub, Finger Print INC.

Attain knowledge and skills by working with Art Director. Design and manage production of projects. Primarily produce two and three color process. Administrative duties which included vendor contact and purchasing materials.Team focus: Bennigans, Chicago Community Trust.