resumé
Introduction
A senior level graphic designer with strong beverage, CPG, event and shopper marketing experience across analog and digital channels. A creative leader who takes charge in solving client’s problems through conceptual designs/executions driven by unique ideas. A teacher who enjoys working with and mentoring fellow team members.
Highly-regarded for critical thinking, workflow management, mentoring and creating strong relationships with coworkers, vendors and clients.
EXPERIENCE
DESIGN DIRECTOR
IN Connected Marketing 2020 – Present
Description to come…
CLIENTS: Anheuser-Busch | Johnson n Johnson
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Self Employed 2017 – 2020
Graphic design solutions for agencies and small businesses alike. Work situations constantly change based upon client's needs and have included things such as general design, photo retouching, photo capture (product and lifestyle) and marketing support. Responsible for leading ideation sessions, managing workflow, client education, brand development, and leading client presentations.
CLIENTS: 3DogHaus (Agency) | In Connected Marketing (Agency) | Corso Agency | Beverly Hills Sports Clinic (Agency) | TeamDigital (Agency) | Genesco Sports | BSMG | Caffé Marche | The Deacon BnB | CT River Museum
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Ryan Partnership | Epsilon 2010 – 2017
Executed numerous marketing campaigns, involving public relations, social media, multimedia and live events in support of product launches and best-in-class sponsorships. Responsible for leading ideation sessions, managing workflow, mentoring and leading client presentations.
CLIENTS: Bacardi USA | Nestlé Waters North America Inc. | Philips | Epsilon
ART DIRECTOR
Ryan Partnership 2008 – 2010
Quickly and reliably designed graphical elements, illustrations and infographics for various POS, OOH, tradeshows and pitches. Contributed to the success of new business pitches such as Lego, ’47 Twins and Bacardi USA.
CLIENTS: Heineken | Englert | Unilever | Lego | ‘47 Twins
ART DESIGNER
Ryan Partnership 2007 – 2008
Responsible for versioning out approved creative for multiple brands. Provide creative support to the greater team.
CLIENTS: Heineken | Englert | Nestlé Waters | Campbell’s | W.J. Deutsch | Boeringer Ingelheim | Unilever | Energizer | New Balance
JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR
Marketing Drive 2004 – 2007
Responsible for executing day-to-day creative needs while providing creative support to the greater team.
CLIENTS: Masterfoods | Pernod Ricard | Dannon | Unilever | Kihel's
EDUCATION
KEENE STATE COLLEGE, KEENE, NH
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio and Graphic Design — May 2004
Extra
2015 PRO AWARDS Gold: Best local/regional campaign
Connecticut Art Director’s Club Member
Amateur photographer
Scuba diving
Father of twins
Sailing crew