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Creative Director (Art)
Work Experience
Creative Director (art)
At Mercedes-Benz’s internal agency, I lead a team of art directors and designers in the creation
of integrated campaigns for Sprinter Commercial Vans, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts & Service as well as The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center.
Responsibilities: Working with the sr. copywriter, in the development of multiple concepts for assigned accounts. Management of multiple projects from pitch through production, including print advertising, direct mail, and digital marketing deliverables.
of integrated campaigns for Sprinter Commercial Vans, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts & Service as well as The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center.
Responsibilities: Working with the sr. copywriter, in the development of multiple concepts for assigned accounts. Management of multiple projects from pitch through production, including print advertising, direct mail, and digital marketing deliverables.
Design Director
At Automobile Magazine, I led the art/photo departments in the monthly execution of this award-winning high-profile automotive publication.
Group Art Director
Within the Performance Automotive Group, I managed the art departments of seven consumer publications with a combined circulation of over one million. I was also integral in corporate branding strategies and identity awareness initiatives. .
Responsibilities: Modernized of the design and art direction of seven unique automotive publications. Recruited, supervised and mentored art department personnel, that included a staff of six art directors. Directed photography and design across all titles. Created and managed art department budgets. Deployed serval titiles utilizing new digital publishing technologies.
Responsibilities: Modernized of the design and art direction of seven unique automotive publications. Recruited, supervised and mentored art department personnel, that included a staff of six art directors. Directed photography and design across all titles. Created and managed art department budgets. Deployed serval titiles utilizing new digital publishing technologies.
Assoc. Art Director (Cargo Magazine)
Art directed and designed assigned sections of Cargo Magazine.
Primedia
Art Director
While working in the Primedia creative services department, I worked with publishers and editors to design and redesign several titles. My design work there earned several national awards, including two Gold Ozzies.
Designer
Education
B.F.A. Visual Communication Design & Photography
Double Major in Visual Communication Design & Photography
Skills
Awards
Gold ( Print Advertising)
Gold (Branded Content)
Platinum (Advertising/Outdoor)
Platinum (Video Production)
Gold (Integrated Campaign)
Silver (Integrated Campaign)
Silver (Advertising B2C)
Silver (Feature Design)
Gold Ozzie
Gold Ozzie