Resumé

Profile
I am an award winning Senior Art Director/Graphic Design Specialist with proficiency in print and on-line media. I have more than 18 years of experience in developing brand & organizational identities, print campaigns and online media. I excel in project management, efficiency and speed in design and programming. Currently seeking full-time employment.
Knowledge & Proficiency
Adobe CS5 (Dreamweaver, Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Imageready, Flash), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), QuarkXpress, HTML / CSS / SEO / MySql / front-end development, Table-Less Layouts, Content Management Systems, (PHP based), Online Email program systems, MySql, Social Media, PHP &SEO
Work Experience

Wicked Fast Marketing, Boston, MA -- November 2012 - Current
Senior Art Director/Interactive Designer
Marketing Firm assisting clients with web design, development and ecommerce solutions.
bulletPart of small effective and efficient team to help clients develop engaging marketing products.
bulletIntegrated Marketing - Websites include desktop, tablet and moble solutions

T.J. Maxx, Framingham, MA -- Jan - July 2012
Senior Freelance Art Director
Responsible for maintaining Brand standards for HomeGoods on new campaigns as well as existing campaigns in both print and web. Responsibilities include:
bulletCreating new ideas and designs with minimal direction from senior creative.
bulletPartnered with Copywriters to conceive and execute print, direct mail, outdoor,
spacerinteractive, email and in-store collateral.
bulletResponsible for Mechanical Reviews
bulletWorked seamlessly with Marketing team, project managers and studio to create
spacer best solutions for visual challenges on campaigns across multiple mediums.

O’Sullivan Communications, Acton, MA -- 1998-present
Senior Art Director/Designer and Web Designer
Marketing Firm. Integrated marketing for a variety of industries including: healthcare, high technology, travel and tourism, software, energy, and environmental.
Create, Plan and Produce:
bulletDevelop creative across multiple mediums (print, web, landing pages, email,
spaceradvertising campaigns, corporate id - and collateral, powerpoint, and tradeshows)
bulletDesign and implement well-organized, user-centered websites utilizing, HTML, CMS,
bulletCSS, javascript, SEO, and flash
bulletImplemented content management systems using PHP based application
bulletPresent concepts to clients and creative team
Manage:
bulletDevelop proposals and cost estimates
bulletDevelop and maintain long-term client relationships
bulletDirect/manage/mentor junior graphic artists and designers, photographers
spacerand illustrators
bulletManage print vendors and all aspects of print production including press
spacerchecks for quality assurance
bulletProject management of multiple client jobs in multiple mediums
bulletDirect photo shoots for print products

New Media Associates, Haverhill, MA – (2008-present)
Senior Interactive Designer
Marketing firm: industries include: healthcare, industrial products, insurance, and architecture.
Create, Plan and Produce:
bulletDevelop creative across multiple mediums(websites, landing pages,
spaceremail, corporate collateral, powerpoint)
bulletDesign and implement websites including content management systems
bulletPresent concepts to clients and creative team
bulletDevelop website flow and architecture
Manage:
bulletDevelop proposals and cost estimates
bulletDirect/manage/mentor junior graphic designer
bulletDirect photo shoots for print products
bulletManage print vendors and all aspects of print production including press checks
spacerfor quality assurance
bulletManage video conversions and maintained an online video presence for clients

Ward Hill Marketing, Westford, MA – (2010-present)
Senior Designer – print and web marketing projects
bulletDesign projects include: Collateral, product brochures and white papers, trade show booths, corporate websites, landing pages, email marketing campaigns.

Ingalls Advertising, Boston, MA 1997

Graphic Designer/Artist
bulletProduced electronic files under direction of art directors/creative directors, edited and
spacerformatted existing files and pre-pressed files for print vendors.

Jordan, McGrath, Case & Taylor Inc., New York, NY 1993-1997
Graphic Designer/Artist
bulletProduced electronic files under direction of art directors/creative directors, edited and
spacerformatted existing files and pre-pressed files for print vendors.
bulletProject management of multiple client jobs

Agency Freelance Experince
bulletAllen & Gerritsen
bulletCare.com
bulletBig Bad
bulletJack Morton
bulletJordan McGrath Case & Taylor
bulletHarpell Martins & Co
bulletPolese Clancy Wickersham Hunt Schwanter
bulletExsel Advertising
bulletTXJ HomeGoods Creative Marketing Department
Education
Continuing Education
Lynda.com online courses

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Graphic Design and Advertising Courses

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
B.S. Opera Scenic Design, Concentration in Design

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design services


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