Summary:
Creative Director with over 12 years experience in print and digital design within the publishing
industry. Recognized for having an exceptional eye for detail and maintaining high-levels of quality for each brand employed by. A proven ability to deliver in high-pressure situations and within tight deadlines & budgets. Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills. Demonstrates motivational leadership, communication & management skills. Currently looking to obtain a position as an AutoCAD drafter/designer in an organization that will utilize my current skills, education and knowledge, to contribute to a company’s objective and as well as the development of my professional skills.
Professional Experience:
1/11-Present:
Freelance Designer/Licensed Contractor
4/05-11/10:
Nielsen Media, New York, NY – Media & Publications Company.
Creative Director. Responsible for the complete design and production of a monthly design
magazine catering to commercial interior designers and architects. Designed all direct print and
digital marketing materials for the promotion of the magazine, its ancillary products, and events
while maintaining the brand’s identity. Coordination and overseeing of all custom photo shoots.
Liaison between sales and production for all matters regarding special advertorial sections, and
advertiser-specific marketing pieces. Responsible for the preparation and creation of the online
edition of the publication as well as additional online content. Involved in the planning and
operations of industry events. Managing freelancers and internship programs within our division.
Creation and management of custom published projects for external clients.
12/99-3/05:
VNU Business Publications Inc., New York, NY- Publishing company.
Group Art director for the Real Estate & Design Group. Responsible for creation & production
of 24 issue trade publication, 13 ancillary print guides, and the production of all promotional
materials advertising 20+ regional conferences. Managing freelance designers & photographers.
Creating and updating all applicable portions of our website.
1/99-12/99
Miller Freeman, New York, NY- Publishing company.
Production Manager. Responsible for the layout & production of Advertising sections for two monthly, and two bi-weekly trade publications. Liaison between sales, production & prepress staffs. Updating of all applicable Websites. Coordinating advertising materials. Billing of the clients. Overseeing special projects in absence of Art directors.
7/95-6/99
DAC Inc., Wayne, NJ – Retail Business.
Management/Sales/Promotion. Delegation of workflow and responsibilities among employees,
Customer service and sales. Responsible for print promotion & marketing of products.
Determining client’s specific needs while assisting in the purchase of high volume sales.
Accomplishments:
• Implementation and management of internship program within Nielsen Media.<...
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