Currently managing onsite studio in Shenzhen, China.Manages 5 staff photographers, 3 stylists, 8 assistant stylists, all freelance photographers and stylists and all set and building crews.Successfully created western-style influenced packaging through design and photography styles.Dramatically reduced costs by 30%-40% for national clients by streamlining processes and procedures.Creates and manages 1/2 million budget including staffing, equipment and maintenance.Meets or… Show more Currently managing onsite studio in Shenzhen, China.Manages 5 staff photographers, 3 stylists, 8 assistant stylists, all freelance photographers and stylists and all set and building crews.Successfully created western-style influenced packaging through design and photography styles.Dramatically reduced costs by 30%-40% for national clients by streamlining processes and procedures.Creates and manages 1/2 million budget including staffing, equipment and maintenance.Meets or exceeds 100% off all deadlines.Troubleshoots and maintains all photography and lighting equipment.Constantly evaluates equipment needs and purchases new equipment as warranted.Creatively designs story boards and leads client presentations.Instrumental in launching and maintaining Bombay Company website by establishing photography direction and style ensuring correct branding.Clients include: Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Macy’s, JC Penney, T.J.Maxx, Home Goods, Sears, Kmart and Bombay Company. Show less

Art Director - JC PENNEY Media, Plano, TX 2006– 2008Managed creative art team including recruiting and hiring.Successfully met 100% of all deadlines.Developed campaigns and promotions for national and private store brands.Quickly trained on all company brand elements, style and voice.Directed outside creative services including: photo studios, photo shoots, location sites, modeling services, stylists, models and ad agencies.Designed fashion and home sets.Helped… Show more Art Director - JC PENNEY Media, Plano, TX 2006– 2008Managed creative art team including recruiting and hiring.Successfully met 100% of all deadlines.Developed campaigns and promotions for national and private store brands.Quickly trained on all company brand elements, style and voice.Directed outside creative services including: photo studios, photo shoots, location sites, modeling services, stylists, models and ad agencies.Designed fashion and home sets.Helped develop the creative brand standards guide .Managed retouching/color corrections, digital color checks and press checks.Worked closely with all levels of management.Created and maintained departmental art budget. Show less

Design Manager - FOLEY’S, Houston, TX 1997 - 2006Successfully met or exceeded deadlines on 100% of all projects.Hired, trained and developed full-time, contract and freelance designers and photographers.Reviewed and edited all artwork, layouts, photography, mechanical artwork and printer proofs for accuracy and brand continuity.Spearheaded new business ideas and presentations.Attended president reviews, proof meetings and turn-in meetings.Scouted and booked photo… Show more Design Manager - FOLEY’S, Houston, TX 1997 - 2006Successfully met or exceeded deadlines on 100% of all projects.Hired, trained and developed full-time, contract and freelance designers and photographers.Reviewed and edited all artwork, layouts, photography, mechanical artwork and printer proofs for accuracy and brand continuity.Spearheaded new business ideas and presentations.Attended president reviews, proof meetings and turn-in meetings.Scouted and booked photo locations and all necessary shoot needs.Kept detailed records of shot lists, props, prop expenses, tear sheets and presentation boards.Maintained photo studio budget.Worked directly with designers and copywriters to develop and maintain brand consistency.Pro-actively worked with Merchant Executive GMM/DMM teams to establish needed direction, changes and processes for upcoming and on-going promotions. Show less