Creative thinker and writer who has consistently produced effective and timely design as a team leader and as a team member. Diverse agency and corporate experience on major international brands including food and beverage, apparel, office products, personal care and automotive.

Brand Graphics Leader, Promotions

• Delivered the brand message to trade and consumer audiences for a global manufacturer of writing instruments, lighters and shavers. 
• Successfully grew the brand and expanded the role of Brand Graphics Leader. 
• Delegated work to design support staff, in-house photography, print procurement and outside agencies as needed.
• Managed over 300 internal projects annually resulting in a significant reduction in outside agency expenses. 
• Created award winning trade advertising.
• Produced videos for national sales meetings and customer sales presentations.
• Designed and oversaw production of catalogs.

Senior Art Director

• Lead four-person staff assigned to develop marketing and promotional materials for Tropicana Juices, First Brands, Bass Ale and Progresso Soups.
• Attended client meetings, developed creative briefs and presented creative concepts
• Created new business presentations.

Art Director

• Designed marketing and promotional materials for assigned clients including Pepsico, Heineken USA, Timberland, Nabicso, BF Goodrich and Norelco.
• Developed and delivered concept and new business presentations.
• Lead a team assigned to develop a presentation to Lucas Film on behalf of Pepsico. The presentation developed under a very tight schedule resulted in a contract between Lucas Film and Pepsico as well as new business for the agency.
• Designed point-of-sale for James Bond Tomorrow Never Dies that set a Heineken USA record for promotional sell through.
• Created successful Super Bowl promotion for Nabisco Ritz Crackers featuring John Madden.

Manager, Electronic Graphics

• Produced camera-ready art and mechanicals, slides and transparencies for corporate communications and training.

Manager, Printing & Graphics

• Directed all computer activities including staff training, purchasing and installing software and hardware. 
• Managed pricing, scheduling and production coordination among pre-press, printing, and bindery. 
• Supervised customer service and design staff and produced camera-ready art.