Experience

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  Astroana Graphics, LLC

  • North Adams, MA

  • Founder

    • Jan 1998 - Present
    • North Adams, MA

    Astroana Graphics has acquired a strong client base through strategic relationship building and consistently delivers successful work to meet the client’s creative needs. Past and present clients include: MassBio, GBH, B Direct Marketing Communications, CK Communications Group, HEARD Strategy &am...

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  Global Tour Creatives

  • Graphic Designer

    • Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

    Fostering effective collaborations with Producers and Tour Marketing Directors to ensure that design solutions and messaging seamlessly match specified criteria. Proficient in delivering compelling creative concepts that authentically reflect the client’s vision, covering diverse mediums such as ...

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  Live Nation Entertainment

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2023

    Contributed as a vital member of the US Concerts Creative division, specializing in the production of print, web, and venue signage materials for touring artists. Collaborated closely with Producers and Marketers to guarantee timely project execution from inception to final delivery.

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  Live Nation Entertainment

  • United States
  • Entertainment Providers
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Graphic Design Manager

    • Nov 2014 - Jun 2020

    Lead the creation of digital and print materials for concert promoter venues, overseeing the entire production process. Work closely with internal teams and external clients to maintain consistency and uphold high-quality design standards in line with company branding guidelines. Provide guidance and motivation to the Senior Graphic Designer to consistently pursue design excellence.

  • Lead Graphic Designer

    • Apr 2007 - Nov 2014

    Crafting marketing materials, including print advertisements, web banners, signage, venue collateral, and corporate identities. Executing the branding strategy for Crossroads Presents concert venues. Demonstrating expertise in managing client and vendor relationships and adeptly negotiating agreements.

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  The Seattle Times

  • Seattle, WA

  • Lead Graphic Designer

    • Jul 2005 - Aug 2006
    • Seattle, WA

    Created and oversaw the artistic development of marketing and promotional campaigns for both The Seattle Times and Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspapers. Presented campaign ideas/concepts with the Creative Services Manager and the internal business client, and took direction if needed to adjust s...

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  Clear Channel Media & Entertainment

  • United States
  • Entertainment
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Art Director

    • Jan 2004 - Jun 2005

    Managed a 5-member design studio, playing a key role in recruiting three graphic designers and a traffic coordinator. Presented proposals for web projects to broaden our creative offerings and established partnerships with service bureaus. Personally fostered a positive, dynamic, and creative atmosphere within the graphic design team.

  • Lead Graphic Designer

    • May 2002 - Jan 2004

    Worked closely with east-coast marketing managers for upscale concert promotions. Daily contact with marketers to ensure quality and consistency. Managed traffic workflow of ad production.

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  Management Ventures, Inc.

  • Cambridge, MA

  • Graphic Designer

    • Mar 2001 - May 2002
    • Cambridge, MA

    Primary graphic designer for this major east-coast retail analysis company. Redefined and managed marketing materials. Designed registration cards, brochures, floor plan schematics, and info packets for worldwide conferences.