Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer/Interactive Designer
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Creative and self-driven design professional with 14+ years of experience in graphic design and team leadership. Specialties include large and small digital and print media, book/brochure layouts, branding, logos, and interactive design. A mission-driven designer recognized for innovative design and art direction to excite consumers and grow brands based on their individual goals.
Address:
4775 Barkley Cir, Apt 7
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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Date of Birth:
February 13, 1985
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Microsoft Powerpoint
TEXTURING
Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator
Autodesk Maya, Mudbox
INTERACTIVES
Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator Adobe Animate
EXPERIENCE
2019- CURRENT
Paradise Creative Group
Fort Myers, FL (Remote)
Senior Graphic Designer
Graphic Design Lead
Oversee the design team on campaign designs and lead the concept creation and development of design solutions, art standards, and brand consistency. Conceptualize and execute client’s vision in all media including book design, magazines, print items, swag, or digital media to convey the message or bring in sales and company growth.
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Lead the design aspect for interactive, print, and digital design solutions for over 200 diverse industry clients in line with their unique needs.
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Work closely with the project managers, copywriters, and other members of the marketing & web teams to continuously level up the brand consistently meeting deadlines and client requirements.
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Maintain proactive communication with clients and manage multiple projects simultaneously and remotely.
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Create campaigns that span print and digital for government runs and official tradeshow appearances.
2021-2022
Green CO2
Denver, CO (Remote/Contract)
Graphic Design
Collaborated with Engineers to develop and render schematics and safety diagrams for CO2 usage to be introduced and published in the National Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standard.
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CGA G-6.13: Standard for Stationary Uninsulated Cylinder Supply Systems for Carbon Dioxide published in November 2023 to be distributed throughout all companies in compliance with the Compressed Air Association (CGA)
2017-2019
Universal Screen Graphics
Tampa, FL
Senior Graphic Designer
Assistant Art Director
Aided Art Director with management of team, projects, print products, and outsourcing of Point of Sale (P.O.S) and Point of Purchase (P.O.P) signage for multiple nationwide clients and aided in development and upkeep of website and web presence. Worked in tandem with marketing and design teams with companies such as Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Subway and others to create advertisements and additional promotional items for special events, special promotions, charities, etc.
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Aided with the rebrand of Cola-Cola Freestyle machine graphics in collaboration with the Coca-Cola Design team and the Art Director.
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Led design updates to modernize the branded marketing and content on the company website and oversaw marketing materials
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Managed Production Printing of P.O.S. and P.O.P. Signage.
2014-2017
Trail Exhibits, Inc.
Tampa, FL
Graphic Designer
New HIre Trainer
Analyzed critical evidence and created static visual and interactive exhibits to be presented in National Courts as evidence in active cases. Communicated with Lawyers, Law Enforcement, and Experts to storyboard presented ideas for jury presentation using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Generated new software for presentations and company use.
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Led updates to the website to develop and generate additional company sales.
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Prepared textured UVs for the Animation department using Adobe Photoshop.
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Oversaw the printing production and trained new hires in the Graphic Design Department on job duties, company expectations, and branding.
2013-2014
Rentalex
Tampa, FL
Graphic Designer
Maintained websites for company and their side companies.
Created advertisements, car decals, and promotional advertisements. Responsible for social networking, marketing, and website optimization.Completed online sale orders and sent orders to the manufacturer to ship.
2003-2009
Nondestructive Inspection
Identified fatigue/stress defects on multiple airframes utilizing nondestructive techniques. Documented results of inspections using computer-based programs (G081/CAMS) and performed proper forms documentation. Attended Composite Tool Kit, Technical Order, File, Digital Database, Filing and Supply courses. Educated 400 Airmen in the use of Basic Combat First Aid. Coordinated job dispatch. Held Secret Clearance. Served in multiple locations to include MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL; Kunsan AB, South Korea; and Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, NC. Deployed to war zones for tasking of the War Against Terrorism. Honorable Discharge.
EDUCATION
2012-2013
Bachelors of Fine Art (BA), Graphic Design
University of Tampa
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International Honor Society (2011-2013)
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University of Tampa Honor Society (2012-2013)
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Senior Exhibit Art Show Finalist (2013)
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Design by 9 Book Creation (2013)
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Graduated with Honors
2009-2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Graphic Design
Associate of Science (AS), NDI
Hillsborough Community College
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President of Non-Profit Writing Group
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Dean’s List (Spring/Fall 2012)
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Salon des Refuse – Art Finalist (2010)
2007-2010
High School Diploma
Toll Gate HS
Warwick, RI
General Studies
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop - 10+ Years
Adobe Illustrator- 10+ Years
Adobe InDesign - 10+ Years
Adobe Animate - 9 Years
Adobe Premiere - 9 Years
Adobe Dreamweaver - 9 Years
Logo Design
HTML/HTML5/CSS/Java/Flash
File/Digital Database Management
Project Management
Interactive Media
Wordpress - 10+ Years
Microsoft Word- 10+ Years
Microsoft Excel- 10+ Years
Microsoft Powerpoint- 10+ Years
File/Digital Database Management
Print/Digital Media
Branding
Types 70 Words Per Minute
Print/Production Management
Attention to Detail
Trial Exhibits