I am a highly skilled illustrator and graphic designer with over 30 years of experience. For the past 25 years, I have held the position of Graphic Design Manager for a large healthcare system in South Florida. In this role, I created a wide array of print and digital materials and produced custom illustrations. However, my true passion is illustrating children's books. I hold a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University and an MFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. My publications include a children's book entitled "The Teeny-Tiny Woman" and an educational book entitled "Metaphors and Similes". Both of these are available on Amazon. I am currently working on illustrating another children's book entitled Lazy Jack, and writing my first children's story called "The Adventures of Timothy Bear."

Gina LeCates

I am a highly skilled illustrator and graphic designer with over 30 years of experience. For the past 25 years, I have held the position of Graphic Design Manager for a large healthcare system in South Florida. In this role, I created a wide array of print and digital materials and produced custom illustrations. However, my true passion is illustrating children's books. I hold a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University and an MFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. My publications include a children's book entitled "The Teeny-Tiny Woman" and an educational book entitled "Metaphors and Similes". Both of these are available on Amazon. I am currently working on illustrating another children's book entitled Lazy Jack, and writing my first children's story called "The Adventures of Timothy Bear."

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I am a highly skilled illustrator and graphic designer with over 30 years of experience. For the past 25 years, I have held the position of Graphic Design Manager for a large healthcare system in South Florida. In this role, I created a wide array of print and digital materials and produced custom illustrations. However, my true passion is illustrating children’s books. I hold a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University and an MFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. My publications include a children’s book entitled “The Teeny-Tiny Woman” and an educational book entitled “Metaphors and Similes”. Both of these are available on Amazon. I am currently working on illustrating another children’s book entitled Lazy Jack, and writing my first children’s story called “The Adventures of Timothy Bear.”

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Manager at Memorial Healthcare System
August 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Lead creative direction and execution for high-visibility projects including brochures, annual reports, digital ads, social campaigns, environmental graphics, vehicle wraps, and more. Collaborated with marketing, executive leadership, and external vendors to review project briefs, understand business goals, and deliver strategic, brand-consistent design concepts. Managed and mentored junior designers. Maintained and organized asset libraries to support brand consistency across all creative outputs. Created motion graphics and web/email animations. Designed templates for presentations and promotional collateral using PowerPoint and Word, supporting internal and external communication.
Art Director at First Marketing Company
September 1, 2000 - October 11, 2025
Managed a creative team producing direct-mail newsletters and marketing collateral for clients in healthcare, retail, and telecom (e.g., Bloomingdale’s, Bank of America, BellSouth Mobility). Developed custom illustrations (watercolor, pencil, vector) to bring stories and data to life.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Graphic Design at Syracuse University
August 1, 1984 - May 1, 1988

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