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New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

South Orange, New Jersey, United States

Consulting and freelancing work providing creative solutions to a wide variety of clients including financial institutions, publishing, governmental organizations, sports organizations, professional services, and others.Am currently consulting with the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development, a division of IFAD (a United Nations organization). My work includes the creation of a new visual system, which involved updating their identity to match the organization’s attributes and aspirations. The project also includes all templates for print (annual report and other print material solutions) and digital assets, as well as a rethinking, mapping, wire-framing and redesign of their website.

New York, United States

As creative director and visual storyteller for Millie, a financial magazine for women, I was part of the team that developed the creative work for the Millie brand including the quarterly magazine, along with digital assets, including videos, banners, and website content. Scope of work included:• Conceptualized and implemented photography, illustration, design and visual solutions for print, digital assets including social media.• Created storyboards for illustrators and animators for a series of videos on financial matters that were important components of our client’s website and social media.• Identified, sourced and managed illustrators and animators throughout the US, Europe and South America• Worked collaboratively with a team of writers, photo editors, video team and others to build and expand the Millie brand.

New York, United States

Following existing brand standards and style guides, collaborated on designing assets (print and digital) for major events and conferences (including banners, signage, etc.). This work also included presentations to owners and players, design of advertorials, and an internal visual guide for East Coast corporate communications.

Yonkers, Ny

Joined CR to improve its aesthetic and guide its group of art directors to think in different ways - in design, photography and use of illustrations. Importantly, I collaborated with editors to create a new section called Insights. It is now ranked the highest in readership satisfaction. Revamped the magazine to present a more contemporary look. Other responsibilities included supervising photoshoots, hiring illustrators and developing infographics solutions. Worked with writers and editors to visualize the content and make the articles more compelling.

New York

Worked on the development and execution of the first Latina magazine for Condé Nast, Glam Belleza Latina.

New York

As Glamour's Design Director, responsible for enhancing the brand of the magazine. Took the lead in rolling out the initial iPad app and implementing a cohesive digital and print design production process. For a number of years, was in charge of redesigning special issues of the magazine. Art directed still shoots, hired illustrators, and worked closely to push creative boundaries consistent with the magazine's brand. With each redesign of the magazine, was responsible for commissioning new fonts.Prior to promotion to Design Director, was the Art Director. I began working at Glamour as the Managing Art Director.Awards: The Society of Publication Designers 46 for Glamour Magazine 2010; Silver Medalistfor Feature Design ASME National Magazine Award Winner for Magazine of the Year, Glamour Magazine (Under Geraldine Hessler Design Direction)

New York

As Design Director, collaborated on the strategic and creative course of various client projects. As a member of the account team, responsible for creative design direction, establishing unifying aesthetic and brand visions for clients; oversaw teams to explore and implement these points of view. Brought a number of illustrators to various projects that added a highly contemporary look for client assignments. For various branding assignments, envisioned and created a look-and-feel for each system of work. Clients: Cazadores, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Janelia Farms, American Express, and United Technologies.Awards: The Society of Publication Designers 41 for HHMI Bulletin 2006; Gold Medalist for Feature Design

New York

Worked under the supervision of Creative Director, Fred Woodward. Assigned to redesign Manual and Style Book, as part of a comprehensive redesign under the magazine’s new editor, assumed continuing responsibilities for this part of the magazine.Worked closely with the editors to design features and fashion well layouts. Lead designer for a GQ book "This is Our War: A Soldier's Portfolio."Awards: Designers 41 for GQ Magazine 2005; Gold Medal finalist for Magazine of the Year (Under Fred Woodward Design Direction)The Society of Publication Designers 40 for GQ Magazine 2004; Gold Medal finalist for Magazine of the Year, Silver Medalist for Feature DesignRecognition by Type Directors Club, Typography 26 for GQ Feature DesignCommunication Arts — Design Annual, Design recognition for Feature Design GQ (Under Fred Woodward Design Direction)The Society of Publication Designers 39 for GQ Magazine Gold Medal finalist for Magazine of the Year. (Under Fred Woodward Design Direction)

New York, New York

Served as Art Director and principal designer for Global Magazine, an international publication from Deloitte. Designed prototype and developed budget for magazine launch. Hired art creative and production team and procured all illustrators and photographers. Worked closely with editorial and publication managers. On-press supervision of all issues.Awards: The Society of Publication Designers 37 for Global Magazine 2001; Gold Medal finalist for Magazine of the Year, Silver Medalist for Illustration.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Graphic Communications

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Communication Design