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RESUME

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

An accomplished, nationally recognized, Grammy-nominated Designer/Director with over 20 years of experience on creative teams who truly enjoys researching and developing unique and cohesive design solutions specific to client needs. A strong passionate leader and patient listener, team-oriented and collaborative, typography enthusiast, and fan of being hands-on in the entire process. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and remain proactive and focused on every detail while staying on time and within budget; hard work and tight deadlines are welcome.

Owner and operator of a creative studio, clothing brand and collaborator of multi-dimensional design teams, in the fields of brand identity, concept development, and marketing. A design enthusiast to the core. Extensive experience and skills in:

• Brand Identity & Strategy
• Concept Development & Design
• Multi-Channel Marketing Experience
• Comprehensive Logo Development
• Consumer Engagement
• Art Management
• Creative Direction & Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Layout Design
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Typography & Design Techniques
• E-commerce Ownership & Development

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

OHIOBOY ART & DESIGN CO.

Art Director / Designer
Cuyahoga Falls / OHIO
2006-Present

Own and operate creative agency specializing in unique, project-specific marketing solutions for over 25 clients per year, including: MTV Networks, ESPN, EMI, Hearst Publications, Pantone, McDonald’s, DreamWorks, Sesame Street, Workman Publishing, and Amazon

  • Conceptualize and execute cohesive creative concepts over multiple platforms:
    brand development, event marketing and promotion, packaging 

  • Exercise strong leadership organizing and directing team of illustrators, designers, and freelancers 

  • Manage all aspects of administrative process including: schedule, workflow, scope and budget 

Selected Achievement: 
Nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Record Packaging

THE SOCIAL DEPARTMENT LLC 

Creative Director
Cuyahoga Falls / OHIO
2006-Present

Conceived and operate nationally recognized clothing brand for over 14 years. Products have been featured
in multiple publications and platforms, including: FAB.com, Bride Magazine, Midwest Living, Thrillist.com, Metropolis Magazine, Southern Living Magazine, Maxim, and many more.

  • Concept development and manufacturing of a branded series for multi-city tour

  • Operate and strategize online e-commerce site with over 400 custom designed goods

  • Manage operations of multi-person team of designers, illustrators, and screen printers

Selected Achievement: 
Developed year-long campaign with online partner FAB.com. Selling roughly 20,000
hand printed goods to customers across the US and UK

OLD NAVY

Art Director
San Francisco, CA
July 2020–August 2022

The Old Navy Global Brand Marketing Team works closely with marketing team leaders, brand partners and
seasonal teams to conceptualize and develop an Omni Experience across in-store print design and digital
marketing assets to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.

  • Collaborated with strategic partners to develop a brand identity and a supportive brand systems toolkit for new Integrated Loyalty Program (Navyist Rewards) to increase customer reach and sign-ups

  • Collaborated with diverse artists to create unique cultural representations through design to engage communities and create an inclusive experience with Old Navy’s Imagine Mission initiative, fostering a sense of inclusivity and belonging in all customers

Selected Achievement: 
Chosen as designer on PROJECT WE project. A collaborative series of apparel with upcoming artists celebrating ethnic diversity and heritage.

Directed and designed creative and marketing initiatives for 28 in-house channels under MTV Networks brand (including: Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, TV Land, Viacom)

  • Developed original marketing concepts and creative assets for multiple platforms including: print promotions,
    product packaging, website, and on-air creative

  • Leveraged team of designers, copywriters, and producers on customer facing brand campaigns

  • Collaborated with production manager, producers, and videographers on photo/video shoots

  • Partnered with Creative Director and Copywriting team on the development of unique promotion materials for
    Affiliate Sales & Marketing team

Selected Achievement: 
Chosen as lead designer on a team of 30-plus creatives for the Viacom corporate
branding project

MTV NETWORKS

Art Director
New York, NY
2005–2006

OTHER EXPERIENCE

• BOARD MEMBER: Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Executive Board
• DESIGN DIRECTOR: Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Design Committee
• ADJUNCT PROFESSOR: School of Visual Arts, New York, NY and Kent State University, Kent, OH
• GUEST COVER DESIGN: Metropolis Magazine
• WORKSHOP DEVELOPMENT: Designed and presented screen printing workshop for Akron Art Museum
• GUEST LECTURE: Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
• JUDGE: Print Design Category for Art Directors Club of New York Annual Awards Show

AWARDS

• Grammy Nominee for Best Record Packaging
• National Farmer’s Market Poster of the Year
• Print Regional Design Annual
• PDN (PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS) Annual
• One Show Annual
• Art Directors Club Annual
• AIGA 365 
• Communication Arts Feature Article for up and coming designers

CLIENTS

• ART DIRECTORS CLUB OF NY
• AIGA
• BLACK DOG & LEVENTHAL
• BMG
• COMEDY CENTRAL
• DREAMWORKS
• EMI PUBLISHING
• ESPN
• GANNETT
• HEARST PUBLISHING
• HIHO BREWING CO.
• LEGOLAND
• MTV 
• MCDONALD’S
• NBC UNIVERSAL
• NEWBURGH BREWING CO.
• NICKELODEON
• PANTONE
• PLATFORM BREWING CO.
• SESAME STREET
• STERLING PUBLISHING
• STONESONG
• TIME WARNER BOOKS
• VH1
• WORKMAN PUBLISHING

EDUCATION

VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN / Kent State University / Kent, OH
PRINTMAKING / Ashland University / Ashland, OH