Experience

Clinical Trial Media

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Creative Director

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Be Art Minded

• Greater New York City Area

• Freelance Creative Specialist

  • Dec 2011 - Present

  - Service a variety of businesses and individuals with various, innovative graphic needs from identity design to websites. - Create completely custom design packages to elevate and differentiate client’s branding, marketing, and advertising initiatives. - Collaborate with clients to determine visions, scopes of work, budgets, and deliverable timeframes. - Format and deliver production-ready designs, media, and HTML/CSS code for use in print and web applications. Key Achievements: - Time contract with MEDIACOM to create pitch materials for a large insurance company. - Recognized across the Westchester business sector for my unique and sophisticated design work.



Jewish Federations of North America

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Art Director

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

  - Developed numerous brands and compelling creative for large-scale events, B2B and B2C campaigns, engaging leadership programs, and departmental initiatives. - Managed and inspired multidisciplinary team of in-house and freelance colleagues through concept and completion of effective collateral, used across 400+ North American and global communities. - Led concept and design presentations with both the team and our clients, clearly and effectively communicating design thinking, strategy, approach, and outcomes. - Designed, directed, and strategized for all media including print, digital, video, and motion graphics. Key Achievements: - Teamed up with CEO and Chief of Staff to strategize and develop high-profile materials for executive committee presentations. - Transformed the culture and approach of the organization’s creative department.



United Way of Westchester and Putnam

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital and Graphics Communications Director

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2018

  - Successfully managed and coordinated marketing and design projects from concept through completion. - Improved brand recognition and community trust through use of updated, consistent designs across all media platforms. - Strategized and implemented effective messaging and marketing solutions to promote fundraising efforts alongside senior leadership team. Key Achievements: - Grew donor base and revenue stream with the integration of modern technologies and a clean user experience. - Ideated and designed a new bookmobile to inspire children in the Ossining school district. - Won Journal News’ Give and Grow ad contest award.



The Digital Arts Experience

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer / Art Director

  • Feb 2012 - May 2013

  - Established brand identity and visual presence for company at its inception, helping to transform start-up into household name. - Managed and coordinated all marketing and promotional efforts from concept through completion. - Designed, developed, and maintained company websites and promotional materials. - Directed and motivated company staff, educators, and interns. - Provided high-quality, specialty design services for clients and co-working tenants. Key Achievements: - Collaborated with builders on the construction of brand new facility, from layout to décor. - Taught several classes in web and graphic design to children and adults of all ages.



ActiveObjects Web & Software Development

• Web Design Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

  - Designed numerous websites and web templates for clients. - Collaborated remotely with larger teams to discuss client goals, incorporate feedback, and ensure expectations are being met. - Designed numerous websites and web templates for clients. - Collaborated remotely with larger teams to discuss client goals, incorporate feedback, and ensure expectations are being met.



State University of New York at Oswego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Lab Technician - Graphics Department

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  - Managed department computer labs during open lab hours. - Assisted students in accessing and using lab equipment. - Troubleshot technical challenges. - Collaborated with visiting artists to print, frame, and produce gallery shows. - Managed department computer labs during open lab hours. - Assisted students in accessing and using lab equipment. - Troubleshot technical challenges. - Collaborated with visiting artists to print, frame, and produce gallery shows.