Senior Art Director

LOUIS + PARTNERS DESIGN
Feb 2008 – Present

Successfully manage and coordinate design projects from concept through completion. Work closely with a variety of clients, including InVue Security, Iverify, FirstEnergy, Akron Children’s Hospital, and TruMotion Therapy to develop and implement a wide range of initiatives including:  brand marks, corporate literature, website design, environmental graphics, product launches and sales kits.

• Oversee the development, implementation and production of client communications, initiatives, and overall visual brand language

• Developed safety initiative for FirstEnergy nuclear facilities that was eventually rolled out to all FirstEnergy utilities across the US

• Established visual brand language for InVue Security, a global leader in retail security, and continue to oversee all visual communications

• Manage and work with contracted team members (writers, developers, photographers, videographers and talent); oversee and mentor interns

• Coordinate and direct photo and video shoots

Freelance Design & Art Direction

Jan 2008 – Present

Work with various clients to create branded programs for special events, marketing collateral and targeted email marketing.

Communications Director

AIGA CLEVELAND
Sept 2010 – Dec 2012

• Oversee the development and implementation of AIGA Cleveland communications, strategies, and creative direction to support programming initiatives and members

• Work to present a clear, unified voice consistent with AIGA ethics and communications guidelines

• Act as an AIGA ambassador, setting an example for other design professionals, and encouraging young designers and design students by providing advice and encouraging their pursuits