EXPERIENCE
Providence Media - Advertising Design Director
2005 to 2010
• Produce advertisements, promotions and support material for four monthly publications and one quarterly publication
• Manage team of two supporting graphic designers and give creative direction
• Work with sales and editorial staff to generate ads that effectively deliver message to intended audience
• Ensure artwork is completed within time constraints
Travmar Destination Directories - Graphic Designer
2001 to 2005
• Art direction for three annual trade publications
• Manage artwork for client ads including creative input and production
• Prepare magazine for press
• Update graphics on company website
Navy Exchange Service Command - Visual Merchandising Specialist
1997 to 2001
• Design retail sign kits, POP displays, logos, posters and other collateral material for Navy Exchange stores worldwide
• Produce mock-ups for testing in stores
• Coordinate production schedule including specifications, proofing, printing and delivery
Virginia Ballet Theatre - Freelance Art Director
1999 to 2000
• Designed posters, mailers, newspaper ads and a brochure for 1999-2000 season
• Created illustrations for choreography competition brochure
• Coordinated production schedule which included photo shoots, print specifications, proofing and printing
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Communication Arts and Design Department
SKILLS
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark XPress, Dreamweaver, Experience with HTML and CSS