I am a multi-disciplinary Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator with 20 years of experience for a diverse range of industries. I bring forth passion for creating original, professional, and unique designs; and messages that provoke thought and initiate responses.

Devoted to meet the most demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver client expectations. Recognized for taking a hands-on approach to directing designers, collaborating with clients, and bringing creative concepts to life.

Throughout my career, I have established an excellent awareness of client marketing and advertising needs. Designing and directing for B2B and B2C marketing campaigns; conceptual illustration, animation, environmental/experiential design as well as traditional print and web design. I have also art directed several product, food & beverage, and lifestyle photoshoots and video shoots.

I have a strong foundation in Fine Arts and Illustration through studies at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and continued education in Graphic Design at the University at Buffalo and Daemen College. As a result of my background in art and design, I have a strong emphasis on composition, color theory, space, form, texture, symmetry, and typography.

I am currently a Senior Art Director at Delaware North's in-house creative studio and manage a team of creatives working on business development, corporate, media, travel hospitality and sportservice. Previously, the Lead Designer at The Quilted Squirrel and an Art Director for Lost Studios. I have also freelanced for the University at Buffalo, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, The Martin Group (Buffalo, NY), DotFive (Somerset, UK), Innovative Concepts in Entertainment (Buffalo, NY) Pennsylvania Builders Exchange/Builders Exchange Benefits (Pittsburgh, PA).

SKILLS:

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE:
ILLUSTRATOR, INDESIGN, PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM, AFTER EFFECTS, PREMIERE PRO, XD, AUDITION

KEYNOTE

MICROSOFT OFFICE:
WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT

AUDIO:
BITWIG STUDIO, SONY SOUNDFORGE & ACID PRO