Work History
June 2020 - Current
Associate Creative Director
Pinnacle Advertising
Experienced Associate Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in art direction and graphic design. Adept at leading high-performing teams and executing print, digital, branding, and video creative campaigns. Skilled in mentoring and career development, contributing to business pitches, and collaborating with internal IT department. Accomplishments include receiving Pinnacle's "Never Settle" Employee of the Year Award as well as "Kick Ass of the Month" employee on multiple occasions.
June 2014 - June 2020
Senior Art Director
Pinnacle Advertising
Worked directly under Creative Director. Responsible for design projects from initial concept to completion, including working directly with clients and vendors. I also art directed and managed projects handled by art directors and graphic artists, ensuring all work meets the client’s expectations before completion. I’m skilled in print, web, and video. Proficient in all things Mac, testing latest software and hardware before implementation into creative department.
June 2004- June 2014
Art Director / Graphic Designer
Pinnacle Advertising
Organization, file prep, and releasing files to print and video editors. Projects I work on included but weren’t limited to: brochures, catalogs, annual reports, postcards, mailers, inserts, flyers, print ads, newsletters, logos, stationery, trade show booth graphics, web sites, web banner ads, and emails.
June 2003 - June 2004
Graphic Artist
Industrial Marketplace
Creation of advertisements and layout of monthly publication.
Education