I am an award winning, Senior-level Art Director/Graphic Designer, with over 20+ years of experience. I bring a light-hearted spirit to the work place, with a serious side that conquers my projects with conviction. I currently hold a position as Senior Graphic Designer/Manager for a local multi-faceted media company. I have experience in studio and in-house corporate environments, with a background in visual communications.

My responsibilities have included:

] Lead graphic designer in the Marketing and Communications department

] Provide creative and art direction
] Brand ambassador for a 150 year old organization
] Direct staff on all aspects of the newly rebranded identity

] Ensure consistency for brand standards company wide
] Manage in-house staff in the creation of printed materials
] Oversee design, development and production of all creative materials
] Work with third-party designers and photographers on a by-project basis

I have all the necessary skills (plus a few hidden talents) to see a given project from conceptual development and design to final product. I'm a team player well versed in all the design software programs, efficient with deadlines, great with tight schedules, management and mentoring. I love the challenge of delivering outstanding products on a tight budget (working in the corporate world for the past 9 years has certainly helped me develop this area).

My projects include: B2C and B2B brochures, point of sale, direct mail, advertising, campaign development, annual reports, logos, print collateral, invitations, quarterly publications, e-blasts and newsletters, web and social media content graphics, basic web graphics, environmental graphics, large scale indoor/outdoor signage, events and conferences, packaging and template systems.

Please let me know what additional information you may need from me.

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