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 |
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.
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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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.
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.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Eastern Michigan University
Concentration in Graphic Design, Minor in Art History
Quark Xpress • Macromedia Freehand, Dreamweaver and Fireworks • HTML • Macintosh OS and PC
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemill and Pagemaker • Microsoft Power Point, Word, Excel
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