Education
Academy of Art University
BFA, Graphic Design 1984-01-01 - 1989-01-01University of Southern California
, Psychology major with emphasis on Communications and Cinema 1982-01-01 - 1984-01-01Work Experience
Freelance Communication Services
Current
Freelance Communication Services
Sherwood Communications
2011-05-01 - 2021-05-01
Sherwood Communications
California School Employees Association
2006-11-01 - 2019-05-01
California School Employees Association
Colt Strategies (formerly RogueElement)
2003-04-01 - 2007-11-01
Colt Strategies (formerly RogueElement)
cgrafx, Inc.
2001-01-01 - 2003-01-01
cgrafx, Inc.
VIAD (EXHIBITGROUP/GILTSPUR)
2000-01-01 - 2001-01-01
VIAD (EXHIBITGROUP/GILTSPUR)
OddzOn/Hasbro
1999-01-01 - 2000-01-01
OddzOn/Hasbro
LWI, Inc.
1997-01-01 - 1999-01-01
LWI, Inc.
Galoob Toys
1994-01-01 - 1997-01-01
Galoob Toys
LazerTouch
1990-03-01 - 1993-01-01
LazerTouch
Skills
Summary
I’m obsessed with making clients happy and earning their trust with a commitment to excellence, transparency and a passion for creativity and innovation. I am purpose-driven, a servant-leader and growth-minded. I enjoy team collaboration considering all input to produce the best outcome. I seek win-win strategies and solutions while practicing out-of-the-box, forward thinking. I have a powerful work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” attitude. I care about my clients AND employers and apply myself as a partner in their success. Proven Leadership and Creative Solutions Leads, plans and executes creative projects from concept through completion; specializing in development of brands and brand management, strategy, design & production of integrated marketing collateral, events and trade show graphics and installations, large format design, publications and periodicals, retail package design, web UI/UX design, social networking, and multimedia presentations. Professional photographer & high-level expert using Photoshop for post-production photo retouching and image editing. Extensive training and experience in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.; Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Apple software: Keynote and Pages; Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X; job tracking and asset management applications; Website builders including Squarespace.com and Wix.com; familiar with Sketch, CSS, HTML, Flash and web video Areas of expertise include: high-tech; non-profit; health, medical & biotech; lifestyle; real estate; education; retail; toys & home entertainment including licensed material Creative Director— Natural leader overseeing all aspects of Creative Services; instrumental in strategic planning, brand campaigns, presentations, team building, department workflow and monitoring costs, cost estimation and client/vendor relations; select and manage high-performing cross-platform teams; work closely with other management and stakeholders producing high-end award-winning creative material. Creative Project Manager/Production Manager— Proven track record of improving quality of work, workflow, recovery of production loss and team morale; liaison between clients, design and production teams and vendors. Art Director/Senior Designer— "Hands-On" directing creative projects from concept to completion; multimedia/print/web design, defining brand guidelines & collateral continuity; custom typography; innovative composition; custom photography, art direct photoshoots; post-production image editing; color studies.