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I’m a dedicated, results-driven graphic designer with over a decade of experience in packaging and brand identity. I specialize in creating high-end packaging concepts, product illustrations, and UI/UX design for digital and print. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with marketing teams and executives to deliver on-brand visuals—from pre-press setups and FDA regulatory reviews to social media assets and stakeholder presentations. I’m a proactive self-starter who loves turning ideas into polished, on-time deliverables.
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Work Experience
Catalog Designer at Fanatics
May 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025Executed catalog design for a leading sports apparel company; ensured brand guidelines were adhered to while developing automation to enhance processing efficiency.
Graphic Designer at Refresco Tampa
September 30, 2024 - September 17, 2025Specialized in pre-press setups and provided consulting for clients utilizing traditional presses as well as direct printing on cans. Managed social media initiatives to enhance brand presence. Crafted innovative packaging designs to meet client needs. Conducted regulatory reviews in compliance with FDA guidelines. Produced renderings and mockups for client presentations.
Art Director at The Tops Co.
October 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Led the graphics services department for confectionery, overseeing design, printing, packaging, and project timeline management.
Senior Packaging Designer at The Tops Co.
March 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025Developed, illustrated, and delivered product concepts by collaborating with team members, marketing, and executives to reinvent brand identities. Created high-end design concepts for the confectionery product line. Interacted directly with executives and marketing teams to establish and uphold proprietary brand identities. Conducted market research to support the launch of new brand identities and the rebranding of existing products. Constructed and reviewed production files for technical accuracy.
Catalog Designer at Fanatics Tampa
May 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025Executed catalog design for a leading sports apparel company. Ensured brand guidelines were adhered to while developing automation to enhance processing efficiency.
Graphic Designer at Refresco Tampa
September 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Specialized in pre-press setups and provided consulting for clients utilizing traditional presses as well as direct printing on cans. Managed social media initiatives to enhance brand presence. Crafted innovative packaging designs to meet client needs. Conducted regulatory reviews in compliance with FDA guidelines. Produced renderings and mockups for client presentations.
Art Director at The Tops Co. (New York)
October 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Led the graphics services department for confectionery, overseeing design, printing, packaging, and project timeline management.
Senior Packaging Designer at The Tops Co. (New York)
March 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025Developed, illustrated, and delivered product concepts by collaborating with team members, marketing, and executives to reinvent brand identities. Created high-end design concepts for the confectionery product line. Interacted directly with executive and marketing teams to establish and uphold proprietary brand identities. Conducted market research to support the launch of new branding and the rebranding of existing products. Constructed and reviewed production files for technical accuracy.
Senior Packaging Designer at The Tops Co.
March 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025Developed, illustrated, and delivered product concepts by collaborating with team members, marketing, and executives to reinvent brand identities. Created high-end design concepts for the confectionery product line. Interacted directly with executives and marketing teams to establish and uphold proprietary brand identities. Conducted market research to support the launch of new brand identities and the rebranding of existing products. Constructed and reviewed production files for technical accuracy.
Art Director at The Tops Co.
October 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Led the graphics service department for confectionery, overseeing design, printing, packaging, and project timeline management.
Graphic Design Specialist at Refresco Tampa
September 2, 2024 - September 17, 2025Specialized in pre-press setups and provided consulting for clients utilizing traditional presses as well as direct printing on cans. Managed social media initiatives to enhance brand presence. Crafted innovative packaging designs to meet client needs. Conducted regulatory reviews in compliance with FDA guidelines. Produced renderings and mockups for client presentations.
Graphic Designer/ UI/UX Designer at Ref resco
January 1, 2021 - PresentOur department at Ref resco specializes in pre-press setups and consulting for our clients for traditional presses as well as direct printing on cans. Social Media management; Packaging design; Regulatory reviews (FDA); Renderings and mockups.
Art Director at The Topps Co.
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Directed the confectionery graphic services department, including design, print, packaging, and management of product timelines.
Senior Packaging Designer at The Topps Co.
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2016Designed, illustrated and delivered product concepts in collaboration with team members, marketing and executives with the ultimate goal of reinventing brand identities. High-end design concepts for confectionery product line. Developed images for presentations. Interact directly with executive and marketing teams building and maintaining proprietary brand identities. Performed market research in support of launching new brand identities, rebranding of existing products. Construction and review of files in production for technical accuracy. Pro-actively manages calendar of deliverables.
Education
BA at Stockton University (Pomona Campus)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003BA at Stockton University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003B.A. at Stockton University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Graphic Design/Illustration at Stockton University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Qualifications
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-Basics)
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025PMI 2023 (UI/UX) Design
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025Google Certifications 2024
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-Basics)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025PMI 2023 (UI/UX)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Google Certifications 2024
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-Basics)
January 1, 2023 - December 19, 2025PMI UI/UX Design Foundations
January 1, 2023 - December 19, 2025Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 1, 2023 - December 19, 2025Google Certificates
January 1, 2024 - December 19, 2025Adobe Creative Cloud Certification (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing
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