Qualifications Summary:
• 4+ years of art direction/graphic design experience.
• Knowledge of print production processes.
• Strong proficiency in CS - CS5 platforms (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Bridge), Flash,
Flash Catalyst, Dreamweaver, Quark and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Agile in both Mac and PC environments.
• Experience in photography and conducting photo shoots.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and establish/maintain effective working
relationships with all levels of management, clients, other employees, departments
and vendors.
• Privileged to work on new-business pitches.
Professional Experience:
PictureU Promotions, Designer/Creative Services
Spring, 2011 - present
Create and manage templates that mandate parameters of all creative documents. Help with maintaining creative workflow and all project approvals. Perform multiple tasks on strong deadlines in a positive and organized fashion. Attend status meetings and provide input on creative. Manage print production for onsite signage/print jobs, backdrops, drive-to-web collateral and internal design jobs. Have and use experience with photo shoots and greenscreen setups. Utilize effective communication skills and a strong capability to build relationships with cross-functional team members. Maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and electronic workflow interface (Workamajig).
The Creative Group, Contract Art Director/Designer/Production
Spring, 2010 - Spring, 2011
Traveled from company to company on a project by project basis, fulfilling assigned duties including, but not limited to: concepting and executing print work, website design executions, logo design ideas, file compression/conversion, uploading assets to remote servers, attending briefing meetings and presenting work internally as well as to clients for approval. Some clients include Georgia Pacific, The Cartoon Network and Southern Company.
SA-GA Agency, Consultant/Art Director
Fall, 2008 - Summer, 2011
Provided small businesses with a fingerprint marketing strategy for their first few years of startup to maximize their voice to their target market. Also created branding/logo as well as preliminary advertisement guides.
The Creative Circus, Instructor
Fall, 2008 - Fall, 2011
Worked closely with students to help conceptualize ideas, learn presentation etiquette and how to critique work. Also guided them to help their ever-changing portfolio become a work of art by the time they graduate.
BBDO Atlanta Advertising Agency, Art Director
Fall, 2006 – Winter, 2010
Delivered quality work, within deadlines and still provided a positive, personable attitude throughout the process. Worked on direct mail, print, in-store displays, out-of-home, brochures, books and newspaper, television, interactive media (websites, banner ads, etc.), Request For Pitch presentations, new business pitches, Free Standing Inserts, pagination and guerrilla. Experience with the processes of radio, experiential marketing, internal promotion and studio/print production etiquette. Clients include, but are not limited to, AT&T, Capital One, Georgia Lottery, Hewlett Packard and Georgia Natural Gas.
Young & Rubicam Brands New York Advertising Agency, Art Director Intern
Summer, 2006 Worked with a fiery group of interns on the V8 V-Fusion brand. Also had the privilege of working on Weight Watchers and MetLife. Gained knowledge of page layouts, timesheet etiquette, agency structure/workflow, and design. Also worked on internal posters for the agency’s recreational floor, B2B clients, and PowerPoint presentations.
Education & Professional Training:
The Creative Circus, Art Direction Certification
Area of Study: Art Direction and Copywriting (2003-2005)
Drake University, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
Area of Study: Advertising (Management and Creative), Graphic Design and Theatre (1999-2003)
