EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) | Savannah, GA
B.F.A. Graphic Design (Magna Cum Laude)
WORK EXPERIENCE
JULY 2017 – MARCH 2020
Senior Art Director
Oliver | New York, NY
Supervised a team of art directors, designers, and video editors working across over 30 brands of the Marriott International portfolio of hotels. In addition to managing, I was also responsible for campaign concepts, print ad and direct mail layout, digital asset creation, and event design. Additionally served as creative representation during client meetings and presentations. Clients: Marriott International
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AUGUST 2012 – JULY 2017
Senior Art Director
Marketing Werks | Chicago, IL
Served as a creative lead on the agency's largest client as well as new business initiatives. Managed and mentored junior team members in the development of environments graphics, websites, and applications. Worked closely with a team of account managers, production specialists, and digital strategists to develop experiential marketing solutions. Managed the creative direction of third-party vendors (videographers, freelance illustrators, 3D renderers, etc.). Clients: Amnesty International, Bridgestone, Chase, Chobani, Firestone, Hostess, Hills Pet Food, Kraft, LEGO, Nestle, Playstation, Verizon, U.S. Cellular, Walgreens
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SEPTEMBER 2010 – AUGUST 2012
Art Director
Res Publica Group | Chicago, IL
Responsible for concept development and design of tactics including; print advertising, collateral materials, websites, etc. Developed branding and logos for numerous clients. Managed all print production and collaborated with vendors. Identified and managed freelancers. Clients: C2 Productions, Chicago Blackhawks, Metra, NorthShore Healthsystem, SMG, Testamatta, Wirtz Beverage Group
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APRIL 2008 – SEPTEMBER 2010
Art Director (joined as Junior Art Director)
Purohit Navigation (formerly DPM Advertising) | Chicago, IL
The primary art director on multiple pharmaceutical brands and therapeutic areas. Responsible for creating and maintaining brand standards on assigned accounts. Tactics executed included branding, sales materials, direct mail, website, animations, digital ads, presentation templates, packaging and identity system. Duties also included presentation of concepts and projects to clients, as well as management of vendors including illustrators, photographers, and web developers. Also contributed multiple concepts selected for client presentations and new business pitches. Worked closely with a team of writers, account executives, studio personnel and programmers.
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OCTOBER 2006 – APRIL 2008
Junior Art Director, Children's Electronic department
Publications International | Lincolnwood, IL
Designed multimedia books with licensed characters (e.g. Disney, Nickelodeon), while upholding brand guidelines. Collaborated with illustrators and worked closely with a team of writers and account executives.
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NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2006, JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2006
Design Intern, General Interest department
Publications International | Lincolnwood, IL
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JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2005
Art Director Intern
Two x Four Communications | Chicago, IL
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
COMPUTER
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, Keynote
ARTISTIC
Illustration, Silk screen printing, Dimensional design and paper engineering, Photography