Freelance Art Director, Land O’ Lakes, FL | 4/08/2007 - present
Web and Print Designer
Managing several clients with a vast array of needs from web sites to trade show displays. Being able to listen to the client to give a direction that they would bring them satisfaction and success. Meeting deadlines and going above and beyond expectations. Attention to detail and multi-tasking is a must. Projects include but not limited to are logos designs, corporate identity, web site redesign, print and online ad campaigns, e-mail campaigns, trade show displays, brochures, annual reports, web design concepts to implementation of them.

Triad Digital Media, Tampa, FL | 8/07/2005 to 4/08/2007
Web Designer
Responsibilities include Online Ad Serving, Content Management System, designing web graphics, pages and micro sites, flash demos for client’s products, producing web site mock ups for Walmart.com and samsclub.com. Other duties include logo design, business cards, power point templates and producing sale sheets. To excel in this position an individual needs to be deadline driven, detailed oriented, and to have a very good understanding on how to satisfy a client with exactly what they are looking for in a timely manner. On a daily basis worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Proctor & Gamble and General Mills. Was also responsible for weekly updates to Walmart.com using Online Ad Serving.

OTT-LITE Technology, Tampa, FL | 1/26/2004 to 8/01/05
Senior Graphic Designer
Leading Graphic Designer that took projects from concept to finish whether it is for print, package or web design. Responsibilities include managing and directing photo shoots, press checks, package design, ad campaigns, developing printer quotes, colorizing and retouching photos, kit package design, store displays, job tracking and over seeing freelance projects. Other responsibilities include working with the IT Director for the design and functionality of the web site.

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), Tampa, FL 3/10/02 to 1/26/2004
Web/Graphic Designer
Maintaining and creating pages for the ISPE Web site and providing layout/design needs for the Editor and Director of Communications. Created web ads, graphics, and optimizing photos/graphics for the web and print. Used a database to update information on the web and maintained monthly., Designed new sub webs and updated as needed. This position requires management of several projects at once, attention to detail and deadlines with the ability to work under stress.

Doubletake Studios, Inc. , Tampa, FL | 3/01 - 2/18/02
Art Director
Leading Art Director to work on all major accounts from concept inception to finished product. Duties included interacting with clients to receive information needed to begin layout, presentation, revisions, and obtain final product with satisfaction. Coordinated photo shoots along with extensive photo retouching. The position required a well-rounded experienced person with extensive knowledge in the business of marketing, design, presentation, pre-press, and printing. Major projects included collaboration with the Florida Aquarium, MOSI, Channelside IMAX and shops, Lowry Park, and Goodwill. Designed but not limited to brochures, logos, billboards, websites, invitations, and ad campaigns.

Yesawich, Pepperdine & Brown, Saint Petersburg, FL | 1/00 - 2/01
Art Director
As leading Art Director, oversaw my own accounts and also assisted the Senior Art Director. Team player on all projects. Extensive design responsibilities included Intranet/ Internet layout, magazines, brochures, CD-ROM, ad campaigns, billboards, and corporate identity. Won Nine Addy Awards for , Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and the St. Petersburg/Clearwater
International Airport.

Ink, Inc. , Tampa, FL | 3/99 - 2/00
Graphic Designer
Sole graphic designer for a small company providing newsletters and design services to multi-housing industry throughout the US. Responsibilities consisted of designing a monthly newsletter, logo design along with corporate identity, floor plans, map creation, and brochures. Additional skills required included time management, in depth design skills, and multi-tasking.

University Community Hospital, Tampa, FL | 5/98 - 3/99
Graphic Designer
As a local hospital designer, tasks consisted of form design, brochures, newsletters, informational flyers, and educational pamphlets. Position required a detail-orientation and knowledge of the medical industry.

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