Highlights
> 15+ years of agency experience
> 10+ years working with JP Morgan Chase & Co.
> Leads projects from conception to final execution
> Directs photographers, retouchers and illustrators, works with modeling agencies, stock houses, print vendors, web designers, multimedia designers, art directors, copywriters, final art specialists, client services and clients, to produce highly creative and effective materials to fit clients’ needs
> Client categories include: Financial services, CPG, pharma, medical equipment, home improvement, restaurant and social services
> Projects include: Print, Digital, Promotions, Advertising, Events and Social
Experience
Epsilon/Hyper Marketing/Ryan Partnership
(2016) Principal Art Director, (2015–) Lead Art Director, (2006–) Sr. Art Director, (2004–) Art Director, (2003–) Associate Art Director, (2002–) Freelance
Responsibilities:
Helped manage, direct and execute projects from kickoff to delivery for a Fortune 500 company
Helped manage, direct and execute projects from kickoff to delivery for a Fortune 500 company
Generated ideas for cross-agency parallels, portfolios and new business opportunities
Identified and improved internal processes and procedures
Mentored and inspired creative team members
Ensured projects were tonally on brand and on time
Designed for multiple languages: English, Spanish and Chinese
Projects:
National retail merchandising, promotional marketing, multi-page collateral and kits, direct marketing, B2B ads, branding, micro-sites, emails, social promotions, events, trade show signage, shopper marketing, product packaging, P-O-P displays
National retail merchandising, promotional marketing, multi-page collateral and kits, direct marketing, B2B ads, branding, micro-sites, emails, social promotions, events, trade show signage, shopper marketing, product packaging, P-O-P displays
Clients:
JP Morgan Chase, Chase Private Client, Chase Home Mortgage, Chase Auto, Chase at Work, Nestlé Stouffer’s, Nestlé Confections, Nestlé Baking, Nestlé Purina, Mill’s Pride, Elmer’s Glue, Buckeye Ranch, OSU: Brutus On Parade, CSCA, Max & Erma’s, Olive Garden
JP Morgan Chase, Chase Private Client, Chase Home Mortgage, Chase Auto, Chase at Work, Nestlé Stouffer’s, Nestlé Confections, Nestlé Baking, Nestlé Purina, Mill’s Pride, Elmer’s Glue, Buckeye Ranch, OSU: Brutus On Parade, CSCA, Max & Erma’s, Olive Garden
Mediaworks Marketing Inc.
(2001) Graphic Designer
Worked with owner and creative director to design ads and newsletters for the construction and heavy equipment industry
Collaborated with clients and print vendors to find cost-effective ways to produce materials
Gerbig, Snell, Weisheimer & Associates
(2000–2001) Graphic Designer and Freelancer
Supported creative director, senior art director and associate art director in day-to-day design needs
Projects:
Trade show signage, magazine advertorials, package design, B2B direct mail, info graphics, product brochures
Trade show signage, magazine advertorials, package design, B2B direct mail, info graphics, product brochures
Clients:
Eli Lilly (Zovant/Xigris, Reopro, Humalog)
Eli Lilly (Zovant/Xigris, Reopro, Humalog)
Elite Biomedical Solutions
(2012–) Freelance designer
Collaborate with the vice president for design and marketing needs
Projects:
Brand identity, logo, ads, sales sheets, product photography, trade show promotions
Brand identity, logo, ads, sales sheets, product photography, trade show promotions
Education
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Associate in Specialized Technology, Majored in Graphic Design
Associate in Specialized Technology, Majored in Graphic Design
University of Akron
Akron, OH
Bachelor in Arts and Sciences, Majored in Graphic Design
Transferred before completion
Bachelor in Arts and Sciences, Majored in Graphic Design
Transferred before completion