Summary of Qualifications
Art Director with 20+ years of experience in graphic design and 7+ years of experience in managing creative positions. Supervised the development of 500+ digital, print, video and radio design projects. Seeking to join your team to spearhead the creation of visually-inspiring solutions that satisfy the demands of your clients and amplify the message of their brand.

Work Experience
Susquehanna International Group
Senior Graphic Designer

Copywriting, brand building, design consulting, social media creation, social media management, website design, photography, logo concept and design, trade show graphics, video editing, motion graphics, sound editing, etc.

Allebach Communications
Art Director/Animator/Copywriter

  • Contributed to the agency doubling in revenue during my tenure.

  • Senior Art Director of a creative team that more than doubled in size. 

  • Expanded the agency’s capabilities into digital, social media, motion graphics, sound editing and photography; trained the creative team on these same capabilities. 

  • Directly contributed concepts and designs to major pitches, which landed new business including: Entenmann’s, Mrs. T’s Pierogies, Utz, Alouette, Hatfield, Steak-umm, Pretzel Crisps, Sabra, Univest Bank & Trust, and Covance Laboratories, etc. 

  • Successfully managed and coordinated projects from concept through completion. 

  • Effectively built, motivated and directed design and production teams as well as copywriting teams. 

  • Responsible for training and managing designers as well as their workload. 

  • Coordinated with account executives and vendors to meet all project requirements. 

  • Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design for various printed and digital projects. 

  • Created design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, training videos and corporate/consumer websites. 

  • Developed brand guidelines and oversaw their implementation. 

  • Provided art direction for photo shoots, video shoots and radio spots, as well as voice talent for numerous  online videos and radio spots. 

  • Winner of multiple awards for concept and visual design; Philly Gold: silver and bronze; Addy Awards: multiple silver; Art Directors Club: gold.

Pa Production Associates Inc.
Graphic Designer/Production Assistant

Created graphics and animations for CD ROMs, videos, movies and TV shows. Collaborated with editors on music selection and special effects during editing. Edited videos and programmed CD ROMs. Assisted the setup of cameras and lighting for in-house and on-location shoots for instructional videos, music videos, political campaign commercials, Food Network cooking shows, etc.

Freelance Graphic Design

Copywriting, brand building, rebranding, design consulting, social media management, website design, photography, logo concept and design, print ads, trade show graphics, vehicle wraps, manage social media accounts, etc

Skills

PhotoShop
Illustrator
InDesign
After Effects
Audition
Premiere Pro
Photography
Brand Building
Copywriting
Concepting
Motion Graphics
Video Editing

Education

Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC.
Participated in one-on-one leadership classes from Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC., which focused on management and leadership tactics. Learned about how to read people using their DISC profile, which enables me to interact with and manage all types of personalities as well as navigate individual differences and tailor communications in the most effective way. 

Art Institute of Philadelphia
Degree in Specialized Technology Graphic Design Major

Luzerne County Community College
Photography Major