RESUME
I'm an accomplished Art Director with experience in many areas of design is seeking a position to employ talents, creativity, skills and positive outlook and make a significant impact on the success of the organization.
Work Experience
Freelance Art Director
2016-Present
I’ve designed catalogs, monitor shows, ads, T shirts, direct mail, social media ads, PowerPoint presentations, flyers, newsletters, banner ads and logos for Sprint, DEG, Ascend Media and many other clients.
Senior Graphic Designer
2011-2016 Gragg Advertising, Kansas City, MO
I designed ads, direct response mail, billboards, storyboards, logos, brochures, letterheads, posters and trade show booths. Created web banners, digital icons and online advertising. Collaborated with copywriters to develop advertising concepts and strategies. Mangaged vendor production and delivery. Clients included Keiser University, Topsy’s Popcorn, the Salvation Army and others.
Art Director
2007-2010 Garmin International, Olathe, KS
I provided visual communications talents in the development and design of point-of-purchase displays, product merchandisers, trade show booths, posters and other printed pieces. Developed, designed and followed through to final production projects for national and speciality retailers including Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, Circuit City, Costco, Sam’s Club, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples and many more.
Senior Art Director
1995-2007 Sandy Inc. North Kansas City, MO
I designed and developed point-of-purchase displays, merchandisers, direct mail pieces and marketing gadgets. Coordinated printing, photography, illustration, die cutting, copy writing and other services related to job completion. Supervised design department, developed and oversaw computer back-up, file-serving and job archiving systems. Clients included Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Electrolux, Garmin, Hallmark Cards, K&Company, Gear for Sports and more.
Technical Skills
Extensive knowledge of Macintosh and experience with PC computers, with good knowledge of systems and networks. I have skills in pencil sketching, 3D rendering, photo retouching, computer illustration and layout. I’m accomplished in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, PowerPoint, Word and SketchUp. I am certified in Google AdWords.