Highly creative and multi-talented Creative/Graphic Designer with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in print, online and multimedia design. Extensive understanding of performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on quality work within budget constraints.

Possesses a strong foundation of video content capture and creation, bringing a self-taught online experience designing and building websites and webapps, including experience using wireframing concepts and building online experiences in Webflow.

Background in areas of Motosports, Coins & Stamps and Crafts producing national magazines, branding materials and point-of-purchase for events and shows.

Extremely passionate about digital illustration with proficiency in many mediums. Winner of multiple Photoshop Guru Awards over the years and enjoys developing illustrations for projects whenever possible.

DESIGNEXPERIENCE

2015 - 2024 | Summit Holdings
Sr. / Master Graphic Designer

Worked within the In-house marketing department as a Senior/Master Graphic Designer.• Designed and produced sophisticated branded materials for promotional incentives.

• Transformed numerous design concepts from initial concept creation to final, polished products.
• Developed intricate video content for social marketing and employee training, as well as incentive videos for the sales department.
  
• Produced many local Addy awards.

2004 - 2014 | Amos Press
Creative Director

Directed the design of monthly and bi-monthly magazines, evaluating concepts from 4 designers for aesthetics, functionality and objectives. Worked 100% remote while directing a team of 4 designers.

• Led a successful transition to Adobe Creative Suite, enhancing design productivity.
• Introduced advanced scanning and color correction techniques in the Imaging
  Department.
  
• Collaborated with photographers to develop magazine covers from provided concepts.
• Launched innovative design concepts, redesigning titles and boosting overall subscription numbers.
• Managed relationships with external print vendors ensuring timely delivery.
• Created Coin World  Magazine and Crafts ‘N Things Magazine IOS App for tablet devices.
  

2004 - 2014 | Creative Publishing solutions
Creative Director

‍Designed, built, and maintained two websites, Mustangweekly.com and Corvetteweekly.com, while also producing all branded marketing materials and point-of-purchase items for shows and events.

1996 - 2014 | Dobbs Publishing/Emap
‍Art Director

‍Responsible for the design and production of monthly magazines along with any needed promotional or point-of-purchase items.

• Collaborated with photographers to create compelling cover images.
• Photographed feature cars and step-by-step guides for articles.
  
• Designed and produced JP Magazine, Moper Magazine and Chevy Truck Magazine and all associated branded items.

1992 - 1996 | USAviator Magazine
‍Graphic Designer

Responsible for the design and production of monthly magazine along with any needed promotional or point-of-purchase items.

• Designed Monthly Magazine.
• Processed all color photography for color correction.
  
• Provided all seperations to printer.