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Graphic design specialist with 25+ years leading end-to-end print, 4-color process, web, and interactive design. Experienced in pitch decks, annual reports, newsletters, catalogs, infographics, and social media graphics—bringing creative direction from concept through production.
Focused on music-business design as well as branding and publishing needs, including CD/vinyl/cassette materials, tourbooks, calendars, and tour merchandise. Currently serving as Art Director at Digital Lava Graphic Design, overseeing and managing innovative projects for clients across nonprofits, higher education, and major music industry organizations.
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Work Experience
Freelance Designer at Variety/Daily Variety
January 1, 1997 - October 20, 2025Editorial and Advertising work including charts, ads, and special issues.
Freelance Designer at Variety / Daily Variety
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Editorial and advertising design work including charts, ads, and special issue layouts.
Art Director at Vending Intelligence Company
January 1, 1995 - October 20, 2025Art direction for music retailer graphics.
Art Director at Digital Lava Graphic Design
January 1, 1995 - PresentFull-service graphic design studio; oversees and manages projects spanning packaging, marketing, publishing, and branding. Led creative direction on campaigns for nonprofits and higher education; designed projects for USC, Shoah Foundation, BMG Music, Warner Music, Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, John Fogerty, Barry Manilow, Joe Bonamassa, Jill Scott.
Art Director for Music Retailer Graphics at Graphics (Vending Intelligence Company)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995Art direction focused on music retailer graphics and related prepress/design support.
Prepress Specialist/Designer at Graphics Plus
January 1, 1994 - October 20, 2025Prepress specialist and designer.
Prepress Specialist/Designer at Graphics (Music Retailer) - Universal City and Culver City, CA
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994Prepress specialist and designer supporting production for music retailer graphics across Universal City and Culver City locations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Art and Design at California State University-Northridge
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Bachelor of Arts, Art and Design at California State University-Northridge
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail
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