• Produce monthly journal: identified, defined project parameters to finalize journal layout• Create page layout/templates for presentation to the editor, publisher• Design and develop concept/presentation of print advertising; logo development, promotional collateral materials• Develop graphic tone and style of journal, including all artwork, icons, charts, graphs• Create advertising for pharmaceutical products• Implement production time and schedules; manage multiple projects concurrently• Coordinated with printer, produced print orders, final electronic files, managed deadlines

• Created original designs plus designs using style guides for licensed products (Tootsie Roll Industries® and Hershey’s®)• Designed apparel, toys, and charms to specifications for original designs and licensed products• Worked closely with manufacturers internationally and in the U.S. on choosing materials, approving samples, final product approvals• Designed signage for trade shows, brochures, direct mail, line sheets, including product and lifestyle photography to be used for signage and displays• Achieved highest standards of customer service and vendor relations• Attended an average of 6 tradeshows a year in the pet industry and gift markets in NYC, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, Baltimore, LA and International• Work closely with charities and fundraisers in NYC and LA• Product is sold in over 450 stores nationally and internationally

Consultant/Freelance Art Director• Designed/produced catalogs, brochures, flyers, other collateral materials• Worked for these companies (with diverse marketing strategies/production needs): Educational Testing Services, Princeton, NJ; Embryon, Somerville, NJ; Royal Doulton Company, Somerset, NJ; Gillespie Advertising Agency, Lawrenceville, NJ

Supervised/directed a team of 6 Mac artists to produce weekly 4-C circular from concept to product• Yearly FSI page count; over 2,500 4-C pages, $60M annual print budget for ROP, circular, direct mail• Worked with vendors to develop layouts, production/press schedules• Directed copywriters to develop positioning/branding, messaging, other contents• Managed all phases of print production: schedules, deadlines, troubleshooting; press proofs; PDFsAssistant Art Director 1993-1996• Worked w/ music/movie buyers on concepts for new releases in their industries• Liaison between music/movie companies and the Wiz, coordinated all music ad productionGraphic Designer 1991-1993• Worked on layout/design of newspaper ads, electronics/entertainment division materials