Experience

Christ Church Episcopal School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design and Publications Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Present

• Director of Development Communications

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  Editor, writer, photographer, and graphic designer. I produce Highlights, the CCES alumni magazine twice a year plus our annual report. I work with the Development Department to produce communications for annual giving, special events, and alumni relations.



Launching Lounge

• Greenville, SC

• Freelance writer

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  I work closely with designers, marketing strategists, public relations specialists and web developers to provide our clients with integrated branding solutions. I work closely with designers, marketing strategists, public relations specialists and web developers to provide our clients with integrated branding solutions.



Eli Connaughton

• Greenville, SC

• Writer

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  I ghost write several blogs for area companies, manage social media for the upcoming Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas, and contribute to Edible Upcountry Magazine. I ghost write several blogs for area companies, manage social media for the upcoming Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas, and contribute to Edible Upcountry Magazine.



Edible Upcountry

• Greenville, SC

• Contributing writer

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Contributed a number of interview pieces and book reviews that focused on local and sustainable practices. Contributed a number of interview pieces and book reviews that focused on local and sustainable practices.



Bottlerocket Creative

• Greenville, SC

• Partner/Creative Director

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2006

  Responsibilities included client meetings and presentations, sales, graphic design and art direction of all print and web materials for our clients; bookkeeping, billing; identifying possible new business opportunities and writing proposals and estimates. Responsibilities included client meetings and presentations, sales, graphic design and art direction of all print and web materials for our clients; bookkeeping, billing; identifying possible new business opportunities and writing proposals and estimates.



Period Homes and Traditional Buildings Magazines

• Brooklyn, NY

• Writer and Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2000 - May 2002

  Responsibilities included editorial design and layout of one quarterly and one monthly architectural periodicals. Wrote book reviews for both magazines and designed ads for our advertisers. Responsibilities included editorial design and layout of one quarterly and one monthly architectural periodicals. Wrote book reviews for both magazines and designed ads for our advertisers.



Kirshenbaum Bond and Partners, NY

• New York City, NY

• Art Director

  • Jan 1997 - May 1998

  Created print and web advertising as well as direct mail for variety of clients including Citibank AAdvantage, Target, and Rockport Shoes. Managed illustrators, photographers and production team. Created print and web advertising as well as direct mail for variety of clients including Citibank AAdvantage, Target, and Rockport Shoes. Managed illustrators, photographers and production team.



BBDO

• Art Director

  • Sep 1993 - Dec 1996

  I developed print and television campaigns for a number of clients, including Pizza Hut, Russell Athletic, HBO, and FedEx. I developed print and television campaigns for a number of clients, including Pizza Hut, Russell Athletic, HBO, and FedEx.