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I’m a results-driven Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative design solutions for global brands like Adidas, John Deere, and Kontoor Brands. I specialize in branding, illustration, and digital media, translating client visions into bold, compelling visuals and leading creative direction with a collaborative, client-focused approach. My work balances strategic storytelling with clean, practical design that performs—driving engagement, brand loyalty, and sales. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple projects, and build lasting relationships through clear communication and a passion for design.…I’m a results-driven Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative design solutions for global brands like Adidas, John Deere, and Kontoor Brands. I specialize in branding, illustration, and digital media, translating client visions into bold, compelling visuals and leading creative direction with a collaborative, client-focused approach. My work balances strategic storytelling with clean, practical design that performs—driving engagement, brand loyalty, and sales. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple projects, and build lasting relationships through clear communication and a passion for design.

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I’m a results-driven Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative design solutions for global brands like Adidas, John Deere, and Kontoor Brands. I specialize in branding, illustration, and digital media, translating client visions into bold, compelling visuals and leading creative direction with a collaborative, client-focused approach. My work balances strategic storytelling with clean, practical design that performs—driving engagement, brand loyalty, and sales. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple projects, and build lasting relationships through clear communication and a passion for design.…I’m a results-driven Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative design solutions for global brands like Adidas, John Deere, and Kontoor Brands. I specialize in branding, illustration, and digital media, translating client visions into bold, compelling visuals and leading creative direction with a collaborative, client-focused approach. My work balances strategic storytelling with clean, practical design that performs—driving engagement, brand loyalty, and sales. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple projects, and build lasting relationships through clear communication and a passion for design.

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I’m a results-driven Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative design solutions for global brands like Adidas, John Deere, and Kontoor Brands. I specialize in branding, illustration, and digital media, translating client visions into bold, compelling visuals and leading creative direction with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

My work balances strategic storytelling with clean, practical design that performs—driving engagement, brand loyalty, and sales. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple projects, and build lasting relationships through clear communication and a passion for design.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Creative Lead at Goebel Marketing Associates

December 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000

Directed a team of 4 designers, overseeing creative strategy for promotions, signage, and packaging for clients including Sargento Cheese, Tylenol, Healthtex, Nike for Kids, Novartis, and Food Lion. Boosted campaign ROI by 20% through targeted, visually compelling design solutions. Managed project budgets and timelines for 50+ annual projects.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Storkstuff Graphics

January 1, 2000 - November 13, 2025

Created branding, logos, packaging, POS displays, catalogs, and digital/social media content for 15+ major clients, including Adidas, HondaJet, and Kontoor Brands (Wrangler, Lee). Produced social media graphics, videos, and animations; optimized ads; and delivered diverse creative projects across magazine layouts, retail ticketing, apparel graphics, and dynamic social media carousels.

Graphic Designer/Illustrator at MacFreelancers, Inc.

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Designed print and digital assets, specializing in technical illustrations and apparel graphics for regional and national clients.

Senior Computer Graphics Director at Coyne Beahm Advertising

December 1, 1992 - December 1, 1992

Founded and scaled the computer graphics department, trained 5 staff on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Delivered creative solutions for clients like R.J. Reynolds, Wrangler, Stockhausen and Kayser-Roth, improving production efficiency by 25%.

Art Director at Barnes Dennis and Associates

December 1, 1987 - December 1, 1987

Oversaw graphic art and print production for clients like Thomas Built Buses, Carlyle Jewelry and Tropicana Hotel & Casino.

Freelance Designer/Illustrator at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990

Provided custom illustrations and graphic designs, building a strong reputation for quality and reliability.

Computer Graphics Instructor at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC)

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990

Taught Adobe Illustrator and Macintosh Computer Graphics in evening classes.

Freelance Designer/Illustrator at Greensboro, NC

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990

Provided custom illustrations and graphic designs, building a strong reputation for quality and reliability.