About Me
SUMMARY:
Senior Art Director and Graphic Designer with extensive creative experience navigating the dynamic landscapes of advertising agencies, design studios, public relations, and in-house teams, turning concepts into realities that captivate. From the initial spark of an idea to the final execution, I specialize in crafting visually stunning content that doesn’t just communicate but resonates. I transform complex data into engaging, eye-catching visuals and graphics and craft, clear, concise narratives that speak volumes.
Whether it’s B2B, B2C, or D2C, I’m adept at forging connections between brands and their audiences and driving engagement that not only meets but often exceeds expectations.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Graphic Designer, Memorial Monuments, Nampa, ID | 10/2024 -Current
Graphic Designer, Delta Dental of Idaho, Boise, ID | 06/21 - 10/23
Senior Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer, DENSO, Long Beach, California | 03/06 -05/21
Freelance Art Director/Creative Director, Various Clients, Torrance, CA | 10/93 -03/06
Art Director/Graphic Designer, Creative Direct Marketing Group, Torrance, CA | 01/92-10/93
Art Director/Graphic Designer, Teleflora, Santa Monica, CA | 11/90-01/92
Art Director/Graphic Designer, MPI (a subsidiary of United Airlines), Long Beach, CA | 05/88-11/90
Jr Art Director/Graphic Designer, The Griffin Agency (partnered with Chiat/Day), Irwindale, CA | 11/87-02/88
Jr Art Director, Krupp/TaylorUSA (a Foote Cone & Belding Company), Maria del Rey, CA | 06/85-09/87
SKILLS:
Graphic Design:
• Typography
• Color Theory
• Layout
• Design Principles
• Print Design
• Web and Digital Design
• Social Media Design
• Signage and Environmental Design
• Print Production & Pre-Press
• Illustration
• Iconography
• Infographics
Art Direction:
• Creative Direction
• Photography Direction
• Conceptual Thinking
• Visual Communication
• Brand Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• Presentation Skills
Management:
• Communication and Collaboration
• Brand Development and Management
• Marketing and Advertising
• Project Management
• Team Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Adaptability and Innovation
• Customer-Centric Mindset
• Business Acumen
Software:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Acrobat)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Apple Productivity Applications (Keynote, Pages)
• Final Cut Pro
• Digital Asset Management Systems
• Project Management Systems (Jira, Wrike)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
• All things collateral such as brochures, posters, banners, counter mats, counter cards, end cap displays, line cards, catalogs, sales sheets
• B2C, B2B, D2C direct response and general advertising/marketing
• Television commercials
• Video content creation / editing
• Web and social media content creation
• Developing Brands
• Logo / corporate / brand design
• Large format trade show booth graphics
• Storyboarding, story development
• T-shirt / apparel graphics
• Newsletter / magazine art direction
• Promotions / sweepstakes
• Vinyl vehicle wraps
• Signage and environmental graphics
A FEW FORMER CLIENTS:
• Acme Couch Company
• Apple
• Bank of America
• Chicago Tribune
• Dead Patriot Films
• Delta Dental of Idaho
• DENSO
• Lexus
• MovinCool
• NHRA (National Hod Rod Association)
• Plochman’s Mustard
• Teleflora
• Toyota
• Travelodge
• United Airlines
• Westin Hotels
• Zyliss USA
An experience of a lifetime. This is me trackside in Las Vegas taking photos in order to build a library of assets of the DENSO sponsored NHRA event, teams, cars and personalities.
Graphic Design | Art Direction