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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

 

 
• Graphic Design • Art Direction • Web Site Design
• Corporate Communication • Project Management • Corporate Identity
• Direct Mail • Book Design & Layout • Packaging Design
• Promotions • Radio and TV Production • Software Training
     

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  CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
Art Director & Designer • Twirl Creative, Mooresville, North Carolina • 2001- present
Freelance art direction, design, writing, production and implementation of creative projects for a diverse client base. Work closely with advertising agencies, design firms, clients and vendors, ensuring that all creative goals and budget guidelines are met.
     

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  Art Director • Avery Erwin Bell Advertising, Charlotte, North Carolina • 1999-2001
Conceived, designed, produced, implemented and approved all creative projects for full-service advertising agency. Worked closely with account executives, clients, and internal agency staff to effectively position businesses in their respective marketplace. Coordinated creative teams to brainstorm and execute projects within clients' deadlines.
     

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  Art Director • The Gale Group, Detroit, Michigan • 1998-1999
Conceived, designed and produced camera-ready and electronic artwork for book publishing company including book covers, product packaging, and corporate communications as well as developing specifications for text pages, front matter and other product packaging. Worked closely with editorial, marketing and new business development departments acting as the primary project manager.
     

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  Graphic Designer • The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan • 1995-1998
Conceived, designed and created revenue generating advertising, promotional and community affairs oriented printed materials and internal corporate communications on an individual basis as well as through team-based projects. Provided software training for employees in Creative Services division.
     
    DESIGN EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Eastern Michigan University
Concentration in Graphic Design, Minor in Art History
     
    SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Quark Xpress • Macromedia Freehand, Dreamweaver and Fireworks HTML • Macintosh OS and PC
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemill and Pagemaker
Microsoft Power Point, Word, Excel
     
    HONORS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Docent, Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, North Carolina
Event Communications Volunteer, Leadership Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
Award of Excellence, 1998 Federation ACME Awards, Newspaper Association of America
Award of Excellence, 1997 Federation ACME Awards, Newspaper Association of America
Award of Merit, 1997 Federation ACME Awards, Newspaper Association of America
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