Graphic Designer 2011 - Present
Go Daddy, Scottsdale, AZ.
Currently creating multiple web sites for VIP customers. Working within Go Daddy's template system and Web Site building program (Web site Tonight), I helped successful businesses improve on or in some instances created an award winning presents on the web. I also created a set of web tools to streamline workflow and improve efficacy.
Freelance Designer 2008 - 2011
UniqueCreations, Gilbert, AZ.
At Perry I was responsible for all design creations ranging from the creation of web sites and landing pages to print design. My duties included creating Flash movies for interactive demonstrations on web sites, creating online data capturing forms, as well as user interface and web page flow design. I developed web commercials for local companies as well as package design and corporate identity for a nationwide vitamin campaign. I was also in charge of managing outside freelance designers who helped on various projects.
Senior Designer / Art Director 2006 - 2008
Perry Systems, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
At Perry I was responsible for all design creations ranging from the creation of web sites and landing pages to print design. My duties included creating Flash movies for interactive demonstrations on web sites, creating online data capturing forms, as well as user interface and web page flow design. I developed web commercials for local companies as well as package design and corporate identity for a nationwide vitamin campaign. I was also in charge of managing outside freelance designers who helped on various projects.
Art Director 2003 - 2006
Kollins Communication, Inc., Mahwah, NJ.
While at Kollins, I managed and maintained the graphics department projects. Major projects ranged from online marketing material for Sony's Mobile Electronics division, and Samsung's in store marketing campaigns. Design projects included format printing, web design, and 3D graphics for various TV spots and commercials.
Production Artist, Contract 2003
Hartz® Mountain Corp., Seacaucus, NJ.
During Hartz's 2003 re-branding campaign I had the privilege to work on adapting new identity to existing product line, converting illustrator design sketches to print ready design in Photoshop using proper colors set up by the creative director.
Senior Designer 2001 - 2003
Freelance Design Consultant, Hackensack, NJ.
During this time I consulted for various companies in developing in-house design departments and hire talent. I had also been contracted to develop several web sites and corporate identity packages for local merchants.
Senior Designer 2001
Frederator, Inc., NYC, NY.
Frederator is the producer of a children’s cartoon called “Fairy Odd Parents”. During my time with them I designed marketing material for sales presentations and was responsible for all artistic and graphic needs within company. I created and developed packaging for a co-branding project between Frederator and Nickelodeon. Also while leading the design department we created web designs for popular teen magazines (”Teen Beat” & “Tiger” magazines).
Freelance Designer - Tiger Information Systems 2000 - 2001
Morgan Stanley, NYC, NY.
During this time I was a freelance web design consultant working with Tiger Information Systems. Their major client at the time was Morgan Stanley Dean Whitter. I had been involved with one of the most important accounts in Morgan Stanley. My job was to take Illustrator concept design files for user interface and convert them to be implemented. The development of UI screens from Illustrator concepts had to be converted for HTML coders, was crucial for the success of Morgan Stanley's multi-million dollar clients.
Senior Designer, Contract 2000
Max Manager, NYC, NY.
At this time I was working as a consultant and was contracted to set up design department, create company identity and web site for Max Manager's online consumer shopping product. I was involved with the creation of their corporate identity and the look and feel of their user interface design for Max Managers's web shopping experience.
Senior Web Designer 1999 - 2000
Viacom - VH1.com, NYC, NY.
Considered the media capital of the east coast I was fortunate to be involved with VH-1.com's birth. As a freelance designer I helped create monthly themes for the web site. I became valued for my creativeness and high technical abilities in design and was promoted to their senior web designer. While beginning involved in the infant stages of development for their web site the vice president of online marketing and I came up with a different look and feel every month. I oversaw the implementation of my designs with the coding department.
Promotions Director 1997 - 1999
Team Enterprises Promotions, Waltham, MA.
Team Enterprises was a promotional marketing company who's clients included Kahaula, Bacardi, Jack Daniels and various well known alcoholic companies. As promotions director my duties were to set up and coordinate promotional events in and around the Boston metropolitan area. Using one on one marketing techniques, on site events, and POS displays I obtained data for our clients about their consumers.
Designer 1998 - 1999
Consumer’s Connection, Boston, MA.
Consumer's Connection was a marketing firm for the Boston metro area. This small business developed strategies for local business, bars and nightclubs to increase sales and marketing. As their designer I was in charge of all art creation of web sites, marketing material, and presentations for the sales staff.
Designer 1980 - 1990
Vision Quest Designs & Animation, CA.
During my High-school years I became involved with doing designs as a free lancer. I worked for local business and was involved in a wide range of graphic design, commercial art, and computer graphic projects.