Incorporated in 2008 as a graphic design company and promotional products dealer serving Conyers, the Greater Atlanta Area, Athens, and Alabama. Certified Advertising Specialist - PPAI, ASI. Art Director, Graphic Designer.

Art Director at Alexander Proudfoot

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016

Sole creative member for the World Headquarters Marketing department, responsible for the design strategy and creation of global collateral and web graphics. Implemented a turn-key marketing automation solution; created and implemented a new global brand identity; managed the entire global commercial printing process.

Art Director (Freelance) at Enfinity Corporation

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Contracted to design and revise marketing print collateral, create trade show booth graphics, print and web advertising, presentation graphics and other collateral for North American and Canadian divisions of a global solar energy company. Reduced turnaround time for design and revision of collateral; redesigned tradeshow booths for units in US and Canada.

Senior Graphic Designer at Old Mutual Life Insurance – Atlanta

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Creative leader of newly created Marketing Communications department for the US division of a global life insurance company and managed all company digital assets. Designed and produced award-winning marketing materials; improved brand recognition; customized materials for sales agents; improved environmental impact of marketing materials using FSC-certified materials.

Senior Art Director at GMAC Insurance – Atlanta

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Developed and implemented the first variable data direct mail campaigns for GMAC Insurance in conjunction with GM Dealerships and Service Centers. Reduced costs from $2.63 per piece to $0.75 per piece; achieved 15%+ response rate; 6%+ conversion.

Lead Production Artist/Studio Manager at GMAC Insurance – Atlanta

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Spearheaded the reorganization of the direct-mail marketing department for US operations. Led a team of three staff designers and several freelance production artists. Specified and upgraded network of design computers; migrated studio to Adobe Creative Suite; implemented new workflow procedures.

Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer at Project E Clothing – Atlanta

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

Art direction and senior graphic design for apparel-focused branding and marketing collateral.

Studio Manager at Bayless Cronin – Atlanta

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Studio management and production coordination for design projects.

Digital Production Artist at Fletcher Martin Ewing – Atlanta

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Digital production artist supporting design and printing workflows.