Highly experienced graphic designer, creative director and fine artist. I bring real-world creative insight as a professor to the college classroom for the benefit of students and colleagues. Teaching Fine Arts, Communication Design, Aesthetics, Typography, Design Research Methods, Art History at the College level. Emphasizing a blend of fundamental design disciplines in combination with conceptual thinking and development of projects from pencil sketch to successful design using appropriate digital programs. I’m highly experienced in the world of design, advertising, branding, communications and marketing. I offer a unique blend of a creative mind, hands-on know-how, a digital toolbox and full-service holistic marketing knowledge. I've mentored and managed staff, and worked direct with clients as account and creative lead. Also a firm believer in the power of emotionally connecting client concerns with customer needs. I'm an entrepreneur who's an adaptable self-starter, able to see the big picture through business tinted glasses. Quick on the uptake, I enjoy thinking my way through new challenges. I’m a hybrid who can craft research, write strategy, invent ideas, and create with copy and images. And, have the experience to produce and execute the marketing in the most appropriate and effective media. + Communication Design at University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning (DAAP)+ Graphic Design Foundations, Art History and Fine Arts at Cincinnati State College + Face to face classrooms and studios as well as Zoom, WebEx,Teams, Canvas, Catalyst and Blackboard. + Painting and creating in my studio, selling my work across the US via carefully curated online retail opportunities+ Design consultation + I’ve launched B2B startups toward a $1 Billion equity purchase+ Created hospital brand turn-arounds and improved patient satisfaction scores by 60+%+ Invented e-commerce retail relationships to drive traffic and sales+ Created awareness campaign in conjunction with Foundation to exceed $45 million goalGraphic Designer / College Professor / Painter / Strategy / Marketing Plans / Creative Concept / Mentor / Team Leader / Entrepreneur / Vendor Management / Emotional Intelligence / Branding / Trade Shows / Social Media / E-commerce / Healthcare / B2B MFG and Technology / Retail / Non Profits / The Arts
Listed skills include Creative Direction, Advertising, Graphic Design, Logo Design, and 39 others.