Resume

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

B.S Visual Communications

Illinois Institute of Art

Criminal Justice

Wichita State University