About

Over 2 decades of experience creating visual communications in the design industry. I have strong collaboration skills and enjoy bringing fresh perspectives to creative concepts across all media.

Experience

FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2013-Present

Design and production of publications, marketing material and websites for a variety of clients. Responsibilities include all phases of design and production for both print and digital. Art direction of photography and illustration and creation of informational graphics, social media design and web assets.

Clients: Northeastern University, Tufts University, Berklee College of Music, Harvard Medical School, CFO magazine,  Quarto Publishing, Road Scholar, Jjill, F-Squared investments, Akamia Software, Lattice Engines, Ariadne labs, John Brown Media

SENIOR DESIGNER, Christian Science Sentinel
2008-2013

Responsible for concept and design of a weekly magazine published by The Christian Science Publishing Society. This includes photo and illustration research, as well as creating illustrations and handling prepress production.

ART DIRECTOR OF BOOKS, America’s Test Kitchen
2006-2007

Responsible for concept, design and production of cookbooks. This also includes managing in house and freelance design staff and art direction of photography and illustration for a publishing company specializing in cooking.

ART DIRECTOR, Body and Soul Magazine/Martha Stewart Omnimedia
1999-2006

Responsible for concept and design of a lifestyle consumer magazine. This includes art direction of photography and illustration, and managing a design staff.

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Education

BFA GRAPHIC DESIGN, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT           

Skills

Expert in page layout, illustration, Presentation, and image editing software, using Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint and MS word