I am an Art Director, Graphic Designer and Illustrator looking to utilize my talents and experience to develop aesthetically engaging and functional work.

Skills

Art Direction & Graphic Design

During 15+ years of working as an Art Director and Graphic Designer, I have developed many successful print and web
projects including:
» Brochures, publications and collateral systems
» Visual identity and logo creation
» Websites, email communication and mobile apps
» Print and outdoor advertising
» Packaging, environmental graphics and direct mail

My extensive design experience and in-depth knowledge of the production process provide me with the ability to take projects from concept through completion.

I am comfortable working with other team members to achieve the best results for the project. I have also served as a mentor to younger designers, sharing my knowledge and ideas.

Illustration

As an Illustrator, I have developed a definitive style that has brought me many rewarding projects in the past few years — as well as accolades from my peers. My work has been selected to appear in the 2011 and 2012 Communication Arts Illustration Annual.

Experience

Senior Graphic Designer

Quicksilver Associates
Chicago, Illinois | October 2013 – Present

Projects: Visual identity, website design, PowerPoint/Keynote presentations, environmental graphics, infographics, video storyboards and print collateral.

Clients: Accenture, BDO, HUB International, Zurich

Interactive/Web Designer

Spider Design
Oswego, Illinois | September 2012 – September 2013

Projects: Website design, UI elements, banner advertising and interactive web applications.

Clients: Case Construction, CaseIH, Cartridge World, New Holland Construction

Creative Director

K-12 Teachers Alliance
Frankfort, Illinois | September 2008 – July 2012

Responsible for overseeing all visual representations of the company’s several brands including: websites, online learning tools, e-newsletters, video lessons, print publications and collateral.

Clients: K-12 Teachers Alliance, TeachHub.com, eLearn Lessons, K-12 Teacher Training

Art Director

Comply Enterprises
Naperville, Illinois | February 2004 – July 2008

Projects: Visual identity, print advertising and collateral, website design, environmental graphics and outdoor advertising.

Clients: Capgemini, Castrol, Devry, Magnet Schultz of America, Panasonic Factory Solutions

Art Director

Ross Brown
Naperville, Illinois | November 2000 – January 2004

Projects: Visual identity, print advertising and collateral, website design, environmental graphics and POS advertising.

Clients: Concentra, March Pumps, Montebello Packaging, Vaughan Manufacturing

Associate Art Director

McCann Torre Lazur
Chicago, Illinois | January 2000 – November 2000

Projects: Visual identity, print collateral and direct-to-physician advertising

Clients: Abbott Laboratories, Searle Pharmaceutical

Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer

1998 – Present

Projects: Illustration, visual identity, music packaging and advertising

Clients: United States Postal Service, MCA Records, Thick Records, Red Frog Events