Resume

EDUCATION:

1995 – 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Graphic and Interactive Communication Ringling School of Art and Design
Sarasota, Florida

1994
Associate of Arts; Fine Arts Manatee Community College
Bradenton, Florida

1992
U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course
Fort Hood, Texas
Completed course with honors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2015 – 2019
Zilis, LLC (Telecommute – 2015 – 2017 PT Contract, 2017 – 2019 FT Employee) – Senior Designer:
Responsible for the development of creative marketing products from the startup of the company. This included creating the branding concepts and conceptualizing into design. Project Manager for all events, including oversight and participation in presentations, printed materials and photography. Fulfilled the role of Project Manager and provided onboarding of Project Management system to new employees. Responsible for social media development and publication. Daily responsibilities included creation of design, copy, layout and publication. Platforms included electronic, print, packaging, animations, three dimensional, video and social media. Built relationships and collaboration with team members and vendors from a telecommuter role.

2015-2017
PM International (Telecommute) – Senior Designer:
Responsible for the development of creative marketing products from concept through execution. This included electronic, print and three dimensional media in over 10 languages utilizing knowledge of marketing and advertising principles. Established and developed design solutions in accordance with brand equities, project concepts, copy, and layout. Demonstrated self-motivation, passion and advanced communication skills working in a telecommuting role.

2003-2014
LiveSmart 360, Inc. (F.K.A. CyberWize.com, Inc.) – Creative Director/Designer:
Created the re-brand initiative for the company in 2010. Responsible for the design of multiple print and online marketing materials and labels for a product line of more than 100 SKUs. Developed relationships with multiple print, packaging vendors and photographers to ensure the end product met desired specifications, within budget and delivered on-time.

2002- 2003
American West, Force Ten – Art Director/Designer:
Designed the new “Swing-Tag” system as well as the new company logo and branding initiative. Managed project completion by designing, coordinating photographers, contacting printers and press checks.

2000-2002
Miles Media Group Inc. – Graphic and Interactive Communicator:
Designed marketing materials, books, video, audio and page layouts for nineteen Florida publications and four foreign language publications.

1988-1993
U.S. ARMY Fort Hood, Texas – SPC Promotable:
In addition to technical training, responsible for unit business cards, special event promotional materials, and motivational coins. Honorable discharge at the rank of Specialist, SPC.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Expert Level Experience:
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Acrobat Pro
Keynote
Microsoft Office

Knowledgeable in:
Adobe Audition
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Final Cut Pro

AWARDS:

September 2008
Special recognition for innovative design from LiquidLibrary.com
(Tunguska Blast Time Line Promotion Poster)

September 2007
Finalists for innovative design competition from LiquidLibrary.com
(CyberWize Gift Card Set)

September 2006
Special recognition for innovative design from LiquidLibrary.com
(Tunguska Blast Promotional Booklet)

December 2005
Significant Contribution Award from CyberWize

August 2005
Special recognition for innovative design from
LiquidLibrary.com
(2005 CyberWize Calendar) March 2003

September 2002
Gold AIM Award for Western-English
Trade Association
(American West Silver Saddle Poster)

Silver AIM Award for Western-English
Trade Association
(American West 2003-2003 Catalog)

Bronze AIM Award for Western-English
Trade Association
(American West Logo Redesign)

February 2002
Awarded Best of Category ADDY for the Suncoast
(Adventure Charter Service)

Awarded local Silver ADDY of the Suncoast
(Adventure Charter Service)

February 2001
Awarded local Silver ADDY of the Suncoast
(Downtown West Palm Beach Trolley)

Awarded local Silver ADDY of the Suncoast
(Taste of Clearwater logo and system design)

October 2000
Letter of Achievement from the Clearwater
Chamber of Commerce

November 2000
Letter of Achievement from Janet Fusco, Editorial Director Miles Media Group

March 1996
Best of Ringling