Experience

MapR Technologies, acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise company in 2019

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interactive Design Consultant

  • Feb 2017 - Present



Ignite Farm

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Creative Director

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2016



Annie's Inc.

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Services Manager

  • May 2010 - Mar 2015

  Support, lead, and execute on creative with full accountability for brand packaging, new product launches and marketing/sales collateral. Oversee all phases of the developmental process to produce high quality, strategically grounded creative.Create illustrative packaging assets, serve as art director for packaging photography, and accurately color correct packaging/marketing support. Effectively manage a team of designers and outside vendors to ensure the department runs effectively while solidifying an environment that inspires productivity and teamwork passion, and a desire to deliver innovative, successful solutions for internal and external clients. Show less



Marinco

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing Communications

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2010

  Through corporate acquisition, I accepted cross-over position as Director of Marcom for a newly formed $100 million, multi-brand, multi-segment manufacturing group. Initially developed an integrated approach to increase sales results, product awareness and brand image.Secured targeted media endorsement; devised brand integration and increased merchandising opportunities in retail and distributor channels.Designed and produced global sales and marketing support material to include product packaging, brochures, print and web advertising, trade show graphics, customer catalog design, new product launch collateral. •Responsible for development, design and production of over 8 product catalogs per year, encompassing over 8,000 specialty electrical parts across five markets •Orchestrated complete repackaging/merchandising project of Marinco product line. Earned Visual Merchandiser of the Year Award from largest marine retailer in US. •Successfully developed and implemented new PR campaign, increasing media and press coverage by over 300% in initial 12 months • Directed over 30 photo shoots per year for web, trade show, catalog and advertising campaigns • Conceptualized, designed and managed complete redesign of integrated company web site • Managed national and international trade show strategies and execution plans Show less



ANCOR Marine Grade Products

• Cotati, CA

• Director of Marketing

  • Nov 2000 - Dec 2005

  Responsible for design and production of all product packaging, brochures, print and web advertising, trade show graphics, catalog design, new product launch collateral • Successfully completed upgrade of in-house, database driven labeling system for over 3600 products in multi-site warehousing plants. Maintained databases accordingly • Researched and implemented media campaigns and strategic plans for successful launch and promotion of ANCOR products • Created communications strategy and calendar, including public relations, internet and e-communications • Managed national and international trade show strategies and execution plans Show less



Ann Mitchell Designs

• Gualala, California

• Owner

  • Mar 1995 - Nov 2000

  Designed and produced promotional/print media for client base primarily centered in tourism, real estate, winery and visual arts industries. Media included catalogs, brochures, wine labels, trade show material, logo design, advertising, video, CD and book design • Print broker responsible for over $250,000 of printing per year. Acted as liaison between clients and national printers to include: design and layout of final artwork, service bureau output, printing specifications and press checks. • Conceptualized, developed and designed over 20 web sites Show less



Platt & Company

• Gualala, California

• Vice President, Senior Designer

  • Feb 1990 - Nov 1995

  Full service graphic design studio, acted as lead designer and VP of operations Full service graphic design studio, acted as lead designer and VP of operations