Resume

Over 25 years of experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design and Web Development with a well established client portfolio spanning across multiple industries. Possesses a deep understanding of market trends which is key for facilitating successful brand awareness and media planning campaigns for customers both nationally and internationally.  

Ability to ‘solve’ problems, In-depth understanding of the entire development process (design, development and deployment) 

Developing Creative strategies for internal and external campaigns 

Developing digital marketing plans including SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and online advertising campaigns

Education

South Bank University London, UK  

Bachelors of Science & Arts Marketing & Business

VALID Sensitive Clearance

Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, FLASH, XML, PHP  (email forms), Power Point. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Cubase, ASP, SQL, HubSpot and WordPress, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Creativity Skills, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Video, Typography, Motion Graphics, Story Boarding

RiskLens / FAIR Institute                                                             May 2019 – Present

Creative Manager / Digital Marketing

• Creative Direction responsible for rebranding the entire company.
• Design and print collateral for corporate identity including posters, brochures, trade banners.
• Design and Creation for events, including but not limited to Stage Design, Video, Audio and Collateral
• Developing Creative strategies for internal and external campaigns
• Creating TV Recruitment Video including, shooting, editing, graphics, audio.
• With the understanding of both design and development (coding), managed and created websites for FAIR Institute and Risk Lens. Using HUBSPOT and WordPress
• Interfaced and led with marketing team for development for digital strategies.
• Managed all continuous branding needs within the organization
• Creating and deploying infographics and reports internal and external use.
• Designed and created virtual event for Fair Con 2020. (video and layout)
• Develop / design / execute digital marketing strategies, across social media accounts and Hubspot
• Develop digital marketing plans including SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and online advertising campaigns 
• Oversee the development of e-marketing content and exploration of sales channels
• Collaborates with team members & provides guidance to the design and implementation of marketing campaigns to enhance the overall online presence of the company’s website
•  Analyze online statistics while identifying opportunities to optimize performance and report insights to leadership 
• Liaising with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality

USPS Office of Inspector General.                                                           May 2016 – Present

Sr Graphic Designer

·  Responsible for creating info graphics for reports for congress

·  Design and print collateral for corporate identity including posters, brochures, trade banners.

·  Create SharePoint WebPages

·  Creating TV Recruitment Video including, shooting, editing, graphics, audio.

·  With the understanding of both design and development (coding), managed and created websites for many projects internally. 

·  Interfaced and led with design team for development for GUI.

·  Design and develop style guide for the organization

·  Managed multiple clients within the organization 

·  Creating and deploying Web images, including slider images, info graphics and reports

Clients include:  USPS

The Mouse Artist  - Washington DC.                                                           March 2008 – May 2016

Creative Director / Owner

·  Develop new marketing strategies and campaigns ranging from $2500 - $30,000 per month.

·  Responsible for corporate branding for clients from logos to websites, print and promotional products. 

·  Design and print collateral for corporate identity including business cards, letterhead, envelopes and presentation folders.

·  Create HTML and database driven websites utilizing Wordpress, Joomla, CSS and HTML5

·  Creating TV commercials, From Storyboard to shooting and editing.  Broadcasted on News 8

·  Responsible for Marketing Design & development for small businesses.

·  With the understanding of both design and development (coding), managed and created websites for many accounts. 

·  Interfaced and led with design team for development for GUI.

·  Design and print of tee shirts, Screen print and heat press

·  Managed multiple accounts

Clients include:  Sothebys, Vapiano, McCormick & Schmick Red Mango, News Channel 8, HRC, Emirates, Keller Williams, Remax, Craftsman Auto, World Bank, Absolut Vodka, Ciroc, Budweiser, Belvedere, W Hotel 

Emerald Cut Video - Washington, DC.                                            Mar 2008– Present 

Videographer / Editor

·  Shoot corporate & entertainment events, weddings, commercials, music videos, and real estate presentations

·  Utilize Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Cubase,

·  Create DVD / BR menus and art work

·  Specialize in the Creative Procedure from Story Boarding, Shooting and Editing

Clients include:  Vapiano, IL, VA,  Sotheby’s Real Estate, LIMA, BIF furniture

DC ONE Magazine - Washington, DC.                                          Feb 2003 – March 2008

Graphic & Web Designer

·  Worked onsite and corresponded through emails, weekly in house meetings and daily conference calls to service clients.

·  Assisted with the layout of the commercial ads featured in the magazine.

·  Rebranded DC ONE Magazine and implemented social media presence.

·  Specialized in providing Graphic Design & Web Design banners for Online advertising campaigns.

·  Planned and executed protocol to accept online subscriptions.

Clients included: Cadillac, Lincoln, Anheuser Busch, Lexus, Barcardi, Grey Goose, MOET

Concept 5D - London, UK.                                                           Aug 2001 – Dec 2002

Project Manager

·  Worked onsite and corresponded through emails, weekly in house meetings and daily conference calls to service clients.

·  Managed a team of 4 people.

·  Created Online E-commerce application, SQL database, IIS and coding in ASP.

·  Interfaced directly with design team for development for GUI.

·  Specialized in providing Web Design/Development banners for Online advertising campaigns.

Clients included: SleepEasy, Honda CRV Marketing Campaign, Basic Training.

Corporate Software - London, UK                                                                     Sept 1999 - August 2001

Web Manager (Northern Europe)

·  Re-Designed website to give a fresh look and maximize functionality

·  Created Online E-commerce application, SQL database, IIS and coding in ASP.

·  Worked directly with Database architects for development for GUI. 

·  Specialized in providing Web Design/Development banners for Online advertising campaigns for new products.

·  Responsible for training new staff members.

·  Traveled 1 month of the year to designated countries to meet with office Managers.