Experience

PRA Health Sciences

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Creative and Strategic Planning Director, Global Marketing (formerly PRA Health Sciences)

  • May 2019 - Present

• Senior Creative Director, Global Marketing (formerly PRA Health Sciences)

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2019

• Director,Creative Delivery (formerly PRA Health Sciences)

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

• Senior Creative Manager (formerly PRA Health Sciences)

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

• Global Marketing Manager (formerly PRA Health Sciences)

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2015



PentaVision LLC

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • 2012 - 2013



PRA

• Australia
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative and Brand Expert Contractor

  • 2011 - 2013



CK Design

• Canada
• Design Services

• Owner

  • 2001 - 2013

  Provide vision and guidance on a variety of design platforms while meeting client business objectives. Lead design initiative on projects. Proven track record of executing forward-thinking ideas utilizing expertise in creative design and understanding of new design/marketing trends. Ensure timely turn-around and successful completion according to project time lines and budgets.Oversee design process and creative, conceptual and art direction on all fronts. Supervise the creative process including participating in selection and hiring appropriate contractors, providing timely feedback, conducting design reviews and representing clients.Provide leadership, consultation, and design expertise in client meetings and presentations. Well-developed communication and presentation skills, including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationales for client and team. Participate in project/program budgeting, providing accurate estimates for creative work within project/client parameters.Maintain overall responsibility for the quality and integrity of creative solutions. Able to think creatively and thrive in a demanding client services environment (i.e. multiple clients and projects) and a commitment to getting the job done while meeting or exceeding client expectations. Skillful in translating business goals and functional requirements into compelling design solutions.



Montgomery County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  • 1999 - 2002

  Conducted lectures, lessons, workshops and exercises for 100-400 level graphic design and art courses for division art students while evaluating student skills and mastery of course requirements. Developed graphic design course curriculums to prepare students for future career opportunities in the graphic arts field. Mentored students on job interviewing and provided guidance on career opportunities. Courses taught included computer graphic design knowledge of Adobe CS products, publication design, brand identity, photography, oil painting and advanced portfolio preparation.



Boucher Communications (Wolters Kluwer Health)

• Art Director

  • 1996 - 2002

  Led team of copy editors, designers, and illustrators to conceptualize, create, and execute creative development of monthly publications, supplements, collateral, e-mail marketing, sales presentations, multimedia, advertising, and other marketing materials.Reviewed complex editorial manuscripts and made recommendations regarding the creation of graphic resolutions for editorial articles.Consulted with internal business publishers, editorial directors and marketing managers to recommend creative strategies that met specific business goals and supported branding initiatives. Monitored and assessed effectiveness of creative work via studies of advertising effectiveness and editorial design. Managed creative workflow for all publishing and marketing deliverables from the creative brief to final materials ensuring concepts were implemented effectively. Art directed and managed photo shoots for all editorial materials. Established project budgets and managed spending for each month.Reviewed all marketing materials and provided direction on brand guidelines in terms of visual design and tone. Supported development of compelling product messaging in collaboration with editorial teams through the creation and maintenance of message platforms.Identified and contracted outside creative resources to supplement in-house staff to support increased demand for design and photography activities.Managed printing processes for marketing materials and employed competitive bidding process to control expenses.



Saint Joseph's University

• United States
• Higher Education

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • 1992 - 1996

  Worked in a fast-paced studio environment that was committed to efficiently communicating the message of the Saint Joseph’s University through inspired design and branding. Collaborated with a team of internal writers, graphic designers and communication professionals to provide quality customer service and report progress on projects. Ensured project goals and deadlines were achieved.Managed all phases of graphic design from concept to completion, including the design of websites, recruitment materials, brochures, magazines, and multimedia presentations. Superior working knowledge of 4-color process, spot color, varnishing techniques, papers, and web and offset printing. Participated in planning meetings, review sessions and strategy development. Executed and tracked multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.