BIO
A little about me
I'm a highly skilled creative director experienced at collaborating with clients and leading creative teams through the design process to meet and exceed expectations.
RESUME
Professional Experience & Education
2016 - 2020
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Led a diverse creative team by guiding and cultivating a unified design language while empowering individual decision-making skills.
Effectively managed a large department workload with multiple and fast-moving deadlines through in-house staff and outside freelancers.
Helped chair the Innovation Leadership Team creating efficient and effective workflows, protocols, and future visions between departments.
Collaborated with clients such as L’Oréal, Maybelline, Essie, NYX, Nestle, Altria, CVS, and Rite Aid to help define and bring their retail needs to market.
2012 - 2016
SENIOR DESIGNER
Energetically trained and mentored staff through the creative development process, 3D programs, Adobe Suite, and industry standards.
Worked closely with all facets of the design process, sales, engineering, project managers, model makers, and manufacturing to deliver award-winning solutions.
Expertly lead client presentations with detail knowledge and charisma.
2008 - 2012
DESIGNER
Conceptualized designs independently and collaboratively with 2D and 3D applications.
Designed layouts and created content for effective and engaging presentation.
2005 - 2008
JUNIOR DESIGNER
Conducted research, gathered inspiration, and aided in the design process.
Created books, boards, and comped models for in-house and client presentation.
2000 - 2004
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BS Industrial Design, cum laude.