Resume
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a creative position utilizing my past management experience as well as my creative and design skill, branding expertise, knowledge of web development and deployment, and integrated marketing.
SKILLS
• Experienced manager of teams up to 4
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, Nik Software plugins
• Significant web design experience with HTML, CSS, javascript
• Proficient in Final Cut Studio, Premiere, After Effects, Fireworks, Soundbooth, MS Office, and WordPress CMS
• Working knowledge of Flash, Flash Catalyst and PHP
• Windows and Mac
• Photographer & Videographer
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Freehand drawing with pencil, charcoal and pastel
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Creative Manager, Nik Software
San Diego, CA (2/10-8/11)
• Responsible for staffing, management and leadership of Creative Department
• Member of Quality Review Board, acting as brand steward authority
• Provided oversight to all creative projects and assured quality standards
• Managed projects, expectations and budgets for all projects
• Anticipated future needs, aiding in brand development and web growth
• Developed and launched the Snapseed brand
• Developed and presented creative concepts to executive team
• Managed projects, budgets and relationships with external agencies
• Aided in a 100% increase to site traffic via user-centered product page redesigns
• Assisted in UI development of Snapseed, a Universal App for iOS
• Developed physical and strategic redesign of newsletter for higher click-through-rate
• Managed development of global Electronic Sales Download system
Design Director, Emota, Brand + Films
San Diego, CA (9/09-2/10)
• Managed strategic design relating to film and interactive media
• Handled day-to-day design tasks for all clients
• Participated in development and design for Qualcomm subsidiary Mirasol Displays relating to brand, web, film, and collateral needs
• Assisted in editing and post production for large brands such as Charlotte Russe and Levi’s
Senior Graphic Artist, Dimension One Spas
Vista, CA (3/03-9/09)
• Brand manager for corporate identity of the Dimension One Spas brand and its three subsidiary brands
• Responsible for development and delivery of website redesign and various microsites
• Responsible for project management and art direction of all marketing materials
• Mentored and managed Video Production Specialist
• Managed relationships with various web, advertising and PR firms
• Editor and writer for the corporate newsletter and blog
• Aided in the development of strategic integrated marketing plans
• Developed design concepts and aided in management of offsite events from tradeshows to press events
• Art director for all corporate and marketing photography
• Maintained budget and accounting for all projects
Freelance Graphic Artist
San Diego, CA (periodic 2002-2006)
• Invisible Children – Developed concept creative for national advertising campaigns highlighted on Oprah
• Flood Church – Developed marketing and materials for several projects with global aid organizations
EDUCATION
• Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY – Undergraduate Studies in Electronic Media, Art and Communication
• Boston University, Boston MA – Awarded Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies
