Created concepts, designs and layouts for multiple publications, non-profit charity campaigns, brand marketing including special events and promotions, in house creative work, local retail ads and stand alone Special Advertising Sections for the daily paper.Most recent publications include; Top Doctors Magazine, What's Happening on Long Island, Discover Long Island Travel Guide and The Cross Sounder.Designed for multiple mediums including print, digital and video.Shot and edited videos for local business to use online, short documentaries for breast cancer awareness and the Newsday Charities Kids campaign. Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with both internal and external clients and maintained them over time.

Created award winning print and direct mail pieces from concept to completion for Mercedes-Benz, ADT Security Systems, Mobil, New York Times, US Navy, Berlitz, Western Union and Barnes & Noble. Designed direct mail piece sent to 1 million Mercedes Benz customers that supported an online sweepstakes for the 2002 C-Coupe that had a 12% response rate, which more than doubled that of the online campaign, beating all expectations.Collaborated with production team and printers by researching different printable materials, inks and paper stocks to bring out of the box direct mail concepts and designs to life.Attended press checks and photo shoots, oversaw color correction and retouching and approved materials for final production.Presented work both internally and externally for approval.

Interviewed and placed candidates in account, design and production positions within the Graphic Design industry.Reviewed portfolios and created thoroughly written reports on each candidiate.Liaison between candidates and employers until position was filled.

Created concepts and layouts for direct mail, print and out of home projects for clients including R. J. Reynolds’ Camel cigarette account, Newsweek Interactive, and Lord West Formal Wear Advertising.Designed materials including logos, banners and t-shirts to be used for lifestyle programs and sports marketing events. Collaborated with illustrators, ordered artwork and retouching.