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PROFESSIONAL ​INFO​​

A senior creative leader with two decades of experience in design, branding, and product development for some of the most successful global retailers, agencies and consumer products companies. I excel at creative concept development and inspiring creative teams while producing memorable product brands and packaging.  I am highly effective in complex problem solving.  I have a proven history of leveraging design competency to exceed business objectives, excite consumers and grow iconic brands. 

 

What this really boils down to:  

 

•  I speak fluent designer, marketer, editor, trainer,    

    geek, salesperson and difficult client.

 

•  I have great ideas waiting to be tapped, and the

    execution to match.  

 

•  I don't care who gets credit.  I just want it to be    

    successful.

 

•  I run towards fires.

 

•  I've been in the design field since I was 2 and

    started coloring.  I became a play doh expert at 5.

“I don't only think outside the box; I think of all the things I can do with the box"

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE​​
Creative Director, Zeikos
2017 - 2020

• Developed design guidelines for print and packaging solutions. 

• Ideation, design and print production for all sales and marketing collateral

• Worked alongside and managed multi-disciplinary design team in all aspects of product 

   development, marketing, graphics, 

   and print design

• Structured creative department to run department efficiently and effectively

• Hired and managed freelancers, along with team of four in-house designers 
• Communicated directly with Chinese suppliers/manufacturers
• Balanced and managed projects under tight deadlines

• Communicated with licensed brands, and shareholders
• Product/OEM Design - Design pet, automotive, men’s grooming, gardening products for brands 

   including Sharper Image, Nicole Miller, Nanette Lepore and M&M Mars 

• Package Design - Design packaging from concept through production
• Marketing - Create planograms, sell sheets, and catalogs for retailers

2016 - 2017
Full-time Freelance Designer, Horizon Group USA

• Collaborated with merchandising, design and product engineering team members to generate 

   and execute new product and packaging concepts 

• Spearheaded development of new products providing creative and marketing services to 

   create revenue opportunities for sales department 

• Conducted market research throughout retail landscape to identify current and upcoming sales

   trends, retail gaps in product line, and perform competitive retail landscape overview 

• Directed strategy and marketing activity for Kids Crafts. Researched, planned and aligned key 

   business initiatives with refined brand positioning to directly impact sales and reputation  

• Identified and improved existing product lines, delivering a better performing product, driving 

   cost savings, increased product appeal and retail sales 

• Was responsible for daily communication with overseas team on issues of new product 

   development, sourcing, sampling, reviewing and prototyping 

2015 - 2016
Senior Creative Manager, SDI Technologies Inc.

• Design and workflow management, timeline development and strategic design.

• Develop and maintain brand strategy design elements across multiple retail categories.

• Creation of style guide for iHome, iBrands and iH2 products and marketing.

• Responsible for overall creative direction for iHome, iBrands, iH2 and licensed Timex product packaging.

• Manage staff of designers providing design and developmental direction while overseeing brand consistency. 

• Responsibilities include; problem solving, creative strategy, packaging innovation, solution development and

  production.

• Present to all levels of management, including President, CEO, Marketing, Industrial Designers and Sales Team

• Built, maintain and maximize relationships with cross functional teams including: Industrial Designers, Sales,

  Marketing, and outside vendors.

• Daily communications with overseas office to ensure vendor print and packaging standards are correct and

  deadlines are met.

 

Accomplishments

• Restructured and streamlined operations of corporate art department increasing efficiency. 

• Rebranded entire product line for iHome, iBrands and iH2 product lines including product extensions.

• Successful in establishing a continuum of new thinking, expanding brand success by 67% through all retail and

  wholesale channels.

• Increased sales volume to big box retailers by 58% through design initiatives.

2001-2015​
Creative Director, Imagine Digital Solutions

• Experience includes; circular and brochure design, POP, ROP, direct mail, promotional materials, emails, retail

  package design, print design, logo development, style guides, branding, licensed products, corporate press

  kits, advertisements, billboards, trade show graphics, magazine layouts and corporate identity materials.

• Developed visual language of brand identity for consumer products across packaging through design, logo,

  photography and infographics. 

• Troubleshooting and coordination of timeline management, design, budgeting, deadlines, shipments, estimates,

  samples and billing.

• Create, organize and add to image library

• Coordinate with marketing managers to affirm objectives, discuss effective creative direction, and ensure brand

  consistency and high standards of creative execution for the development of marketing materials and packaging.

• Responsible for revisions, artwork, approvals and accuracy of information.

• Conceived advertising campaigns for new products, layout and composed all copy for corporate newsletter and

  shareholder information, managed graphic designers, photographers and illustrators.

• Collaborate with brand managers, product marketing, sales, public relations and corporate leadership to

  strategize and execute all project requests. Provide value-added enhancements to better the process.

 

Accomplishments

• Created internationally recognized brands, increasing sales exponentially.

• Design and production work increased profitability for all clients through shorter production time reducing costs.

• Responsible for developing a widely recognized can for Arizona iced tea company, increasing company profits by

  over 200% with full line extension.

• Through multiple branding programs for industry leader cheese importer, I was able to increase product visibility

  and broaden product exposure, which led to product extensions within the brands and significant expansion of

  sales leading to private label for Costco and BJ’s.

SKILLS
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

  • Proficient on both Mac and PC Platforms

  • Strong Leadership and Supervisory Skills

  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills

  • Problem Solving and Strategic Thinker

  • Thorough Understanding of Creative Trends

  • Ability to Multi-Task

  • Great Planning and Organizational Skills

  • Work Well as Part of a Team or Alone

                                        

  • Twitter

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • LinkedIn

  • Pinterest

  • Wordpress

  • Google Plus

  • Constant Contact

  • Tumblr

  • Flickr

  • StumbleUpon

  • Google Analytics

  • Snap Chat

EDUCATION
M.S. degree
Pratt Institite, Brooklyn, NY

Major: Communications Design and Marketing

B.A. degree
Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Major: Fine Arts

Minor: Psychology

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