SUMMARY

• Broad client experience ranging from packaged foods to tech companies
• Passion and flair for typography
• Consistent quality of work and attention to detail
• Experienced in web development direction and working with developers
• Experienced in photography, illustration and animation direction
• Efficient and reliable under tight deadlines and budgets
• Proficiency in Macintosh platform programs, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Quark
• Knowledgeable in Powerpoint, Word and Keynote

EXPERIENCE

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: Doylestown, PA
Art Director: 11/16 to present

Parx Casino: Bensalem, PA
Senior Multimedia Graphic Designer: 12/12 to 11/16
Responsibilities: Creation of print collateral, advertising and environmental graphics from concept to production. Experience with digital design including social media assets and banner ads; editing email and webpage content.

Band Digital: Philadelphia, PA
Art Director: 3/10 to 8/12
Responsibilities: Concept and create digital media including websites, banner ads, email campaigns and social media campaigns. Work closely with agency staff across four offices and vendors to ensure quality within time and budgetary constraints. Direct photo shoots and illustrators.

• Synchrony Healthcare: West Chester, PA
• GSW Worldwide: Newtown, PA
• Booth Bay Creative: Valley Forge, PA
• Acme Design Group: Newtown, PA

• New View Gifts & Accessories: Media, PA

Responsibilities: Design photo albums, frames and wall decor. Create and edit spec sheets.

Pavone, Inc. (formerly Knezic/Pavone Advertising): Harrisburg, PA
Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director: 9/99 to 12/07
Responsibilities: Work independently and collaboratively to create corporate identities, collateral, annual reports, packaging and tradeshow booths from concept to production. Experience with website design, print and outdoor advertising design. Direct photo shoots and illustrators. Work closely with other agency staff and vendors to ensure quality within time and budgetary constraints. Mentor younger creatives and check accuracy of their work. Provide overview of creative department to agency new hires.

• The Merz Group (formerly Byrnes & Merz): Newtown Square, PA
• Rhoads Design Group: Exton, PA
• Streeter & DeVitis Design Inc.: West Chester, PA

EDUCATION

• Arcadia University: BFA, Graphic Design, May 1998
• Bucks County Community College: HTML, XHTML & CSS & Basic Dreamweaver courses, Fall 2009
• University of the Arts: Letterpress Printmaking course, Summer 2012

AWARDS & INTERESTS

• Philly Gold: 2 Golds
• Art Director’s Club: 1 Gold
• Ad Club ADDYs: 2 Golds, 1 Silver
• IABC Capital Awards: 1 Gold, 2 Silvers
• Print Regional Design Annual: 11/06
• Graphis Letterhead 7 Annual: Gold, 2/08
• LogoLounge 5: 7/09
• Letterhead & Logo Design 11: 11/09


• Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do Chang Moo Kwan: 6/06
• United States Martial Artist Association: 2007 Associate Instructor of the Year