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My skill set, ambition, and positive attitude have gotten me far in this industry and taught me the importance of a job well done and on time. Through a diverse background, I’ve developed a passion for creating dynamic solutions that inspire and communicate through type, image, and thoughtful composition. In a market where mediocrity is the death of an artist, I pride myself on my ability to push the boundaries and think outside the box.
For me taking on a new challenge and nailing a concept is where it’s at. When it comes to work I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty, I think it keeps my skills honest and my days exciting. From nurturing an idea in its infancy, all the through to a polished and published piece. I truly am a jack of all trades. Just let me know what I can do to make your life a little easier.
CURRENTLY SEEKING
Creative Director / Senior Art Director / Freelance Work / Fun Collaborations
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EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design—Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008
EXPERIENCE
BHG Financial, Senior Art Director, 2020–2023
The Martin Group, Senior Art Director, 2019–2020 (COVID-19)
The Cause Collaborative, Associate Creative Director, 2017–2019
Brand Cool, Freelance, 2016–2017
Burnt Mill, Reclaimed Works + Design, Owner, 2016–2019
Rochester Museum & Science Center, Senior Graphic Designer, 2011–2016
Roberts Communications, Art Director, 2008–2011
Freelance, Design, 2003–Present
PAST PROFESSIONAL CLIENTS
Andrea Holland Communications, American Red Cross, AutismUp, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN, Bolaños Lowe, BonaDent Dental Laboratories, Compeer Rochester, Cooper Vision, Cornell University, Cummins Power Generation, CURE Childhood Cancer Association, E&I, eHealth Global, ESL Federal Credit Union, Prevention MN, Fast Forward Film Festival, Flower City Arts Center, Flower City Habitat for Humanity, Generations Bank, Genesee Country Village & Museum, Greater Rochester Health Foundation, Greentopia—Dinner on the Bridge, Home Start Hope, The Housing Council at Pathstone, Impact Interactive, ITT, Jewish Senior Life, The Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Rochester (JCC), Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, MasterCard, Ontario ARC, Open Door Mission, Parenting Village, Paychex, Physicians Neck & Back Clinics, Rich Products Corporation, RocCityRising, Rochester Business Alliance, Rochester Maker Space, Rochester RHIO, ROCovery Fitness, Scepter Inc., Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester–Department of Catholic Schools, Security Health Plan, Seneca Park Zoo, Sojourner Home, South Jersey Gas, St. Pius School, St. Louis School, Syracuse University, Teen Empowerment–Rochester, Unshackle Upstate, Venture Jobs Foundation, Xerox
PAST FREELANCE CLIENTS
American Parkour, Art Peace, Ascension Church, Ashford Ballet Company, Causewave Community Partners, Christ Church Rochester, Christian Flooring, Deeper Than the Ocean, Diversified Contracting Co., Drip House, Endless Highway, Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, Excelsior Entertainment, Greater Rochester Irish Center, The Hara + The Heart, Heart Sick Productions, La Danse Workshop, Makyo Star, Mr. O, Oakstream, Operation Freedom Ride, Out Alliance—Pride Fest, Project LeanNation, Kodak, Korbis, Renouf, RMSC After Dark, Rochester Fire Department, Rochester Parkour, Sirens & Sailors, Smokin Pete’s Barbecue, Sparq, Take Flight Apparel, The Tribe, Trillium Health, Shade, Sheriff Baxter, Studio West Design, Tiva, Vandy’s, Yeah Baby! Bakes, Zealous Tribe
OTHER
Rochester Advertising Federation (RAF) Board, Creative Chair 2014–2018
Skills
Creativity
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Leadership
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Concepting
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Layout
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Mech/Production
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Event Design/Planning
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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InDesign
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Figma
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References
Provided upon request