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I am an advertising, marketing and graphics professional with over 30 years of experience. I take pride in producing high-quality work, on time and under budget, and I thrive when both my creative and analytical skills are challenged. I believe that satisfied customers, whether internal or external, are key to business success.
I have a strong background in graphic design, illustration, project management, and budget management. Over the years, I have enjoyed working with individuals, businesses, and organizations to promote their services or events through custom design and marketing solutions.
Experience Level
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Language
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Work Experience
Merchandising Service Associate at Lowes Home Improvement
January 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025Responsible for ensuring that vendor merchandising efforts are set to plan for maximum sales results. Work within a team, analyzing vendor provided planograms, creating displays and setting merchandise in a visually appealing manner.
Merchandising Service Associate at Lowes Home Improvement
January 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025Responsible for ensuring that vendor merchandising efforts are set to plan for maximum sales results. Work within a team, analyzing vendor provided planograms, creating displays and setting merchandise in a visually appealing manor.
Independent Contractor at Allen Industries
January 1, 2022 - PresentSupport Project Management by supplying design and production illustrations for manufactured retail signage for clients such as Dollar General, 7-Eleven, Wing Stop, Sonic and more.
Independent Contractor at Allen Industries
January 1, 2022 - PresentSupport Project Management by supplying design and production illustrations for manufactured retail signage for clients such as Dollar General, 7-Eleven, Wing Stop, Sonic and more.
Club Volley Ball Coach/Manager of New Player Development at Axis Elite Volleyball
September 30, 2018 - July 25, 2025Head the Axis All-Star player development program, teaching new players the fundamental skills needed to move on to competitive volleyball. Coach travel volleyball teams, teaching the game and competitive skills to girls 12-14 years old.
Club Volley Ball Coach/Manager of New Player Development at Axis Elite Volleyball
September 30, 2018 - July 25, 2025Head the Axis All-Star player development program, teaching new players the fundamental skills needed to move on to competitive volleyball. Coach travel volleyball teams, teaching the game and competitive skills to girls 12-14 yrs old.
Owner/Operator at Juicy Tees, LLC
June 1, 2016 - PresentProvide full service marketing and advertising design services to individuals and businesses. Manage an online retail store housing original designs printed and embroidered on various types of apparel. Provide custom design services to businesses and organizations to help promote their services or events.
Owner/Operator at Juicy Tees, LLC
June 1, 2016 - PresentProvide full service marketing and advertising design services to individuals and businesses. Manage an online retail store housing original designs printed and embroidered on various types of apparel. Provide custom design services to businesses and organizations to help promote their services or events.
Media Planning and Placement at Blue Soho
January 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025Managed a team of media buyers performing daily maintenance of client accounts including problem resolution, generation of insertion orders, print runs, data maintenance, vendor management, contract negotiations and client communications. Completed special projects such as data reporting, securing costs and placement for advertising beyond media plan, and cost analysis.
Media Planning and Placement at Blue Soho
January 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025Responsible for the management of a team of media buyers performing daily maintenance of client accounts including: problem resolution, generation of insertion orders, generation of print runs, data maintenance, vendor management, contract negotiations and client communications. Also responsible for completion of special projects as requested by management or client such as data reporting, securing costs and placement for advertising beyond media plan, and cost analysis.
Department Manager, Seafood at BI-LO
September 30, 2014 - July 25, 2025Responsible for the day to day operation of a full-service seafood department, including inventory management, customer service, sales building and tracking, and personnel management, scheduling and evaluations.
Department Manager, Seafood at BI-LO
September 30, 2014 - July 25, 2025Responsible for the day to day operation of a full-service seafood department, including inventory management, customer service, sales building and tracking and personnel management, scheduling and evaluations.
Director of Advertising at Hamrick’s, Inc.
April 30, 2013 - July 25, 2025Created, developed, and managed the internal advertising department for a mid-sized regional retailer. Responsibilities included supervising, mentoring and training a creative staff of 5-7, production planning, budget management, creative direction, equipment and software management, vendor negotiations, and event planning.
Director of Advertising at Hamrick’s, Inc.
April 30, 2013 - July 25, 2025Responsible for the creation, development, and day-to-day operations of an internal advertising department for a mid-sized regional retailer. Responsibilities include the supervision, mentoring and training of a creative staff of 5-7, production planning, budget management, creative direction, equipment and software management, vendor negotiations and events planning.
Mortgage Marketing Art Director at Chevy Chase Bank
August 31, 2004 - July 25, 2025Provided creative and graphic support for the bank’s mortgage division. Developed marketing materials for loan officers, created and managed mortgage division websites, and supported events management.
Mortgage Marketing Art Director at Chevy Chase Bank
August 31, 2004 - July 25, 2025Responsible for creative and graphic support for the bank’s mortgage division, which included development of marketing materials for loan officers, creation and management of mortgage division websites and creative support for events manager.
Senior Exhibit & Display Designer at UNeek Expo
March 31, 2001 - July 25, 2025Conceived, designed, and produced large format exposition graphics for use in tradeshow and special event displays.
Senior Exhibit & Display Designer at UNeek Expo
March 31, 2001 - July 25, 2025Conception, design and production of large format, exposition graphics for use in tradeshow and special event displays.
Senior Designer at Hechinger/HomeQuarters
June 30, 1998 - July 25, 2025Responsible for art direction, design and production of versioned multi-page advertising in a fast paced retail environment. Also supervised and trained a team of designers.
Senior Designer at Hechinger/HomeQuarters
June 30, 1998 - July 25, 2025Responsible for the art direction, design and production of versioned multi-page advertising in a fast paced retail environment. Also responsible for the training, development and supervision of a team of designers.
Education
BS Business Administration at Towson University
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988BS Business Administration at Towson University
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988Qualifications
Masters Certificate - Web Design & Development
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Masters Certificate - Web Design & Development
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Industry Experience
Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods
Example of my work across various media.
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