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Creative Director and Lead Graphic Designer with extensive experience spanning print design, packaging, branding, pre-press production, photography, motion graphics, and marketing communications. I manage projects from concept through final production while protecting brand consistency, quality, and detail.
Known for collaborating with marketing teams and vendors to deliver on tight deadlines, I bring leadership experience from managing design departments and clients through proofing and press approval to production-ready files.
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Work Experience
Lead Graphic Designer at SCF State College of Florida
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreated and designed marketing materials for print, digital, web, and social media platforms. Developed layouts for college publications, campaigns, event materials, advertisements, and promotional pieces. Ensured designs follow brand standards, accessibility requirements, and production specifications. Collaborated with marketing, communications, and department teams to deliver creative projects on deadline.
Creative Director at Johnson Printing
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Directed creative design and production for print shop projects. Designed print materials, marketing pieces, signage, brochures, and customer projects. Prepared files for print production and ensured accuracy, quality, and brand consistency. Worked directly with clients and vendors from concept through final printed product.
Creative Director at CCA Industries
January 1, 2008 - March 1, 2020Managed and supervised a department of four. Designed packaging, point-of-purchase displays, and brochures. Supported new product line launches from concept through finished product. Worked directly with the VP of Marketing. Proofed and approved final press runs and coordinated with U.S. and overseas vendors.
Art Director at The Hartz Mountain Corporation
April 1, 2000 - February 1, 2006Managed and supervised a department of twelve, including a staff photographer, illustrators, and production artists. Designed packaging, point-of-purchase displays, brochures, private labels, and specialty items. Directed photo shoots, often with live animals and models. Participated in launching new product lines from concept to finished product. Proofed and approved final press runs and coordinated with U.S. and overseas vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Design at The College of New Jersey
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Graduate-Level Art Studies (credits toward a Master’s program) at Art Students League of New York
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Qualifications
DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation (Recipient)
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026International Package Design Award (Recipient)
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
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