As the creative lead, I was responsible for the operations of the agency’s print, online, and signage departments. Acting as the creative and managerial principal. I worked with designers, artists, copywriters, fabricators, engineers, sales teams, and marketers to create a vision for all tasks at hand. I worked closely with the owners on plans for in-house advertising, oversaw the creative process for our clients, and gave feedback and guidance to the creative team I managed.

I oversaw marketing campaigns, presented design concepts, and managed communications between persons of contact and my team. I made sure to stay within creative guidelines, and managed the design schedule to direct creative work accordingly. In all, we provided projects such as print collateral, websites, email campaigns, television and radio advertising, large event functions, large format, custom signage, and other custom projects created to accommodate our client’s needs.

• Understanding of design, copy, and web best practices/guidelines
• Pro-efficient in design applications; Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring, and communication skills
• A strong understanding of brand development and multichannel marketing concepts
• Interacting with clients and giving presentations
• Appropriate persuasive and negotiation skills
• Success in long and short term planning and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines

I was partially responsible for coordinating and creating all graphic art needs for the resident companies, Tobin Center Presents shows, and institutional branding. I was the point person on the creation of all graphic needs for specific projects as dictated by the Marketing Manager and Press and Promotions Manager to include video marketing, online marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing.

Responsibilities Include:

• Created effective design pieces and participated in communications with clients and the appropriate liaisons
• Insured institutional and non-profit mission marketing objectives were met and integrated via shows, partners, residents, and activities
• Provided support for concert/show, theatre services, sales, development, educational, and institutional activities and projects
• Worked on special projects, initiatives, promotions, and other programs
• Assisted in the collaboration and work provided by outside vendors, media outlets, and marketing alliances

In charge of the creative aspects of new projects. I worked with a creative director to oversee designs of multiple types of projects, from print and information graphics to website design and app interfaces. I met with clients to assess their needs, created a framework for the project, and worked with an art team to execute the plan according to specifications.

• Conduct client research
• Help develop and execute design concepts
• Complete pre-press work
• Assist with administrative tasks as necessary

Oversaw the activities of field data collection and directly supervised an assigned team of Census field supervisors and office support clerks. Directly supervised approximately 10–15 Census field supervisors and approximately three to five clerks.

Collaborated with creative and development teams on the execution of ideas for medium to large sized night clubs in the electronic dance industry.

Monitored technical aspects and procedures for the front-of-house, while ensuring the production and fulfillment met quality standards in the back-of-house.

Optimized and enhanced the user experience and technical performance using latest technology for the business e-commerce website.

Architecture Design School

Received Diploma | Design Focus | State Championship in SKILLS USA Robotics 2005

Unique position that was offered to me while searching for sponsorship to fund my student ambassador trip abroad. Worked under 2 Architects, one of which bought and renovated a small boutique hotel and spa in my hometown. I assisted in the design, marketing, construction and renovation of the hotel for almost 4 years.