Experience

SouthWood Corporation

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Designed original sign packages for business offices, medical facilities, team arenas, multi-family complexes, parking garages, medical and multi-purpose spaces. Assisted in presentations with clients, architects, design firms and venders to insure projects were completed on time and within budget, and exceeded client expectation. Designed original Covid 19 sign package, which was implemented to be used by business, schools, and major sports programs including the Carolina Panthers. Designed interior and exterior signage, ADA signs, architectural signs, wayfinding, building identification, donor walls, pylon and monument signs, channel letters, traffic control signs.



Silly Monkey Cookie Company

• Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• President/owner

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Hand decorated, custom designed, artisan sugar cookies for any special occasion. Hand decorated, custom designed, artisan sugar cookies for any special occasion.



Oakhurst Signs

• Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Art Department Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2019

  Oakhurst is a nationwide company that provides expert architectural products and commercial real estate branding solutions, a multi-billion dollar industry, for clients across the US. We specialize in branding and signage for multi-family complexes. Oakhurst is a nationwide company that provides expert architectural products and commercial real estate branding solutions, a multi-billion dollar industry, for clients across the US. We specialize in branding and signage for multi-family complexes.



Creative Sign Designs

• Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Designer

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

  Designed one-of-a-kind graphics and signs for retail, apartment complexes, parking garages, medical and multi-purpose spaces. Produced complete architectural drawings to direct fabricators and installers; complete visual message schedules, programing of sign location and floor plans. Created branding packages to assist sales force and project managers from the earliest phases through project completion including: concepts drawings, 3-D renderings, message schedules and complete fabrication drawing. Assisted in meetings with clients, architects, engineers and venders to insure projects were completed on time and within budget, follow code requirements and exceeded client expectation. Designed interior and exterior signage, ADA signs, architectural signs, wayfinding, building identification, donor walls, pylon and monument signs, channel letters, traffic control signs.



Creative Arts Unlimited, Inc.

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer /Team Leader

  • Nov 2008 - May 2016

  Designed graphics for one-of-a-kind interior spaces including museum exhibits, themed children’s areas, libraries and retail spaces. Managed projects from initial client meetings through project completion. Directed teams of illustrators, programmers, architects, engineers and contractors to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget. Coordinated with internal departments and outside vendors. Attended sales calls, pitched concepts, quoted jobs and developed marketing materials for tradeshows. Project Budgets: $10,000-$500,000. -Robert Saunders Sr. Public Library - Lead Designer/Team Leader 2015 Library displays explores the history of the African American community in Tampa before integration. Worked with library and community leaders to develop content. Designed displays, signs, graphics panels, and touchscreen interactives. Directed programmer to develop touchscreen displays. -Rye Wilderness Preserve - Team Leader/Designer 2015 A Florida nature center focuses on the local wildlife and community history. Designed graphics, and interactive displays. Art directed illustrator to create original artwork. -Schrader’s Little Cooperstown, Lead Designer/Team Leader 2013 Exhibit featuring the Guinness World Record largest collection of more than 5,000 autographed baseballs. Worked with client to develop content. Designed exhibit logo, signs and graphics panels. Art directed illustrators to create original artwork for displays. -Water Ventures – Designer 2013-2014 A traveling exhibit that tours the state of Florida to teach students and the public about the water system. Worked with a cave diver to collect photos of Florida aquifer system. Created original design for exterior of 53ft trailer. Designed interactive infographics and displays.



Sawdust & Stuff

• St. Petersburg, FL

• Owner

  • 2010 - 2013

  Sawdust & Stuff is my personal business where I design, sculpt, and install fine art for personal and public spaces Sawdust & Stuff is my personal business where I design, sculpt, and install fine art for personal and public spaces



Shakespeare Fishing Tackle

• Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Product Manager / Graphic Designer

  • 1998 - 2008

  While working at Shakespeare (now a part of Pure Fishing) I spent five years working as graphic designer and 5 years working as a product manager. I was heavily involved with their licensing program. Product Development Manager for Shakespeare 2002-2008 • Managed over 150 SKU’s representing over $26 million in sales. • Averaged 15% growth per year over five years for responsible categories. • Directed all phases of product evolution including: new product concepts, market research, sales analysis, pricing, ROI and forecasting. • Lead team of engineers, industrial designers, graphic artist, to bring projects to market. • Directed foreign and domestic factories and vendors to deliver quality products to the market on time. • Worked with major licensors to deliver co-branded products that met or exceed their standards. • Participated in sales pitches to buyers for national chains. • Developed innovative packaging platforms for reels and kits. • Worked with major licensors to deliver co-branded products. • Industrial design for new fishing reels, combos, tackle boxes and children’s products. Senior Graphic Designer for Shakespeare 1998-2002 • Designed packaging, product graphics, catalogs, advertisements and other promotional materials • Managed other graphic artists and worked with various departments to complete projects • Organized and art directed photo shoots • Created licensed packaging for Warner Bros., Mattel and others • Package designer for all Wal-Mart exclusive products