Summary
Results-driven, detail-oriented hands-on designer with over 15 years of experience leading both in-house and agency agency teams for print, web, digital, video, broadcast, and trade show mediums.
Strong understanding of marketing communications and brand strategy. Successful track record
of identifying and allocating the resources necessary to execute account and creative tasks, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications include extensive experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical device industries in USA and global markets, targeting both professional and consumer market segments.
Core Compenticies
• Innate, proven ability to inspire staff, champion brands, and instill confidence and loyalty in clients
• Clear, articulate communication skills, both verbal and written
• Superlative commitment to brand messaging and aesthetic craftsmanship
• Strong personnel management and interpersonal skills
• Leader of multiple project teams while adhering to strict budgets and schedules
• Positively interact with clients and coworkers alike to net successful results, including marketing
directors, product managers, senior management, and creative personnel
• Boundless pride in work and commitment to exceeding expectations
Education
BFA in Graphic Design
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Work History
Creative Director / Graphic Designer
The MadisonWest Agency
Carlsbad, CA
November 2003-December 2011
Advertising agency specializing in healthcare, technology, and education
Responsible for all phases of account and creative management from concept to final deliverable for print, web, digital, video, broadcast, trade shows, direct mail, email campaigns.
• Interfaced directly with clients to manage and balance demand of project scope within the
production timelines and budgets
• Champion marketing and brand plans to support and leverage clients brands
• Developed strategies that improved agency productivity, eliminated redundant processes, and
implemented stronger quality control methods
• Liaised between clients and agency to ensure clients needs and objectives were being met in
alignment with their brand strategy, project goals, budget, and schedule
• Lead cross-functional teams of in-house staff and external resources
• Managed internal and external staff and resources, and the balancing of budgets and labor hours
relating thereof
• Managed an internal staff of six, and served as liaison between clients and account managers
• Prioritized workflow for internal and external staff to ensure adherence to budget and deadlines
• Supervised and controlled the quality of all pre-press, printing, web development, photography, and
all other contract related services
Art Group Supervisor
Cline, Davis & Mann (an Omnicom Company)
New York, NY
May 2000-March 2003
Global advertising agency specializing in pharmaceuticals and healthcare
Responsible for directing the design and production of multiple accounts serving both professional and consumer market segments. Project deliverables included sales and training collateral, advertising, website development.
• Managed creative production staff team of four, serving as liaison between creative and account
• Interfaced with clients product managers and marketing team
• Responsible for building, developing, mentoring and training staff
• Worked in partnership with agency account group to satisfy the requirements of project scope
• Prioritized internal workflow to meet deadlines and client expectation
Design Director
The Ellenson Group
New York, NY
November 1997-April 2000
Advertising agency serving several industries: consumer products, aviation, entertainment
Responsible for the overall design production for agency. Functioned as a hands-on art director while simultaneously managing a production artist team of three. Worked directly with agency account executives and clients to determine project direction, scope, timelines, and budgets.
Art Director
Merry Go Round Enterprises
Baltimore, Maryland
July1993-April 1996
In-house creative services department within a 900+ employee corporation
Responsible for the advertising and design for the mens division of retail stores. Served as art director while managing a graphic design staff of two. Projects included marketing and advertising materials.
Graphic Designer
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
October 1988-July 1993
In-house creative services department serving a 200+ employee museum
Designed and produced marketing and promotional materials, exhibit graphics, displays, advertisements, and video productions for the museum.
Technical Skills
Skilled in graphic principles, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
Awards & Merits
Career-long recognition includes awards from The American Advertising Federation, American Marketing Association, Clio, Print Magazine, How Magazine, Paperboard & Packaging Council.
Hobbies
Biking, boogie boarding, travel, softball
Other
Able to lift 35 pounds, available for business travel up to 20%
