Experience

Fox Chapel Publishing Co

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

• Creative Services Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Fox Chapel Publishing

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2023



Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2017



Wilton Armetale, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CREATIVE DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • Feb 1995 - Mar 2016

  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As Creative Director, managed and implemented all aspects of the Art Department with extensive experience in graphic design and product development. Expertise includes: • Graphic design for packaging, collateral material, press kits, catalogs and trade shows • Successful development and management of internal and external customer relationships • Product development and design KEY AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and SUCCESS Graphic Design • Designed all packaging for company and specific customers • Engineered new product designs and 2D computer renditions of serveware, giftware and premium products • Partnered with factories in China and Mexico to maintain integrity of product design and packaging • Created custom designs for retail customers and private organizations • Spearheaded creation of collegiate sports related collection, utilizing logo style guides • Extensive experience in digital photo editing including masking for seamless isolation • Responsible for all print quality, digital output readiness and overseeing press runs Marketing (in both Manufacturing and Retail settings) • Conceptualized and executed design of catalogs, sell sheets, newsletters, e-blasts, social media promotions, trade/industry magazine ads, trade show materials and more • Managed and designed all Retailer requests for graphic support such as banners, signs and POP materials • Designed trade show displays, set up, attended and provided tear down support • Developed and managed press releases, new product introductions and company events • Content Manager company website • Supervised concepts and styling for product photography • Implemented full in-house design capabilities resulting in cost savings of over $500,000 in first year • Developed digital process approval for customer custom product designs • Design monthly sales and marketing materials for retail company Show less



United States Navy

• Petty Officer

  • Oct 1981 - Oct 1985

  3rd Class – Honorably Discharged 3rd Class – Honorably Discharged