Experience

Color X, Inc.

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Creative Director

  • 2019 - Present

  Successfully developed/projected managed production strategy for multiple simultaneous projects including design development, prototyping, global retail window rollout production, flagship installations, store takeovers, brand partnerships, and pop-up events. Seamlessly collaborated with key stakeholders to formulate/implement design strategies including custom fabrication, large format printing, sourcing, artist commissions, 3D modeling/rendering, 2D design, video installations, and motion graphics production. Established/managed strategic partnerships globally with external production partners, millworkers, architects, general contractors, freelancer designers, and artists. Team leader overseeing design intent produced by direct reports, including creative direction, design feasibility, value engineering, and brand integrity. Led cross-functional teams to brainstorm, present, and execute complex visual concepts. > Advocated for peers and directly reports to leadership in order to retain top talent and cultivate a positive workspace> Oversaw hiring, retaining, and managing in house creative talent for both full time and freelance positions> Supported sales team—helping secure new business by developing and leading design presentations> Led internal reviews, personal/team accountability, and implementing change management policies > Travel nationally and globally—in order to oversee production and installation of projects> Managed installation teams for complex multichannel installations internationally Show less

• Sr. Designer & Creative Project Manager

  • 2017 - 2019

  Strategically led full project lifecycle—managing areas of estimating, design, quality control, shipping logistics, installation, budget tracking, travel, and vendor management. Led production designer for global retail window rollouts, flagship installations, store takeovers, brand partnerships, and pop-up events. Created designs and architectural renderings utilizing both 3D and 2D design software used for high-level conceptual presentations. Designed production and shop drawings using 3D and 2D design software used for production engineering and installation guidelines.> Responsible for maintaining RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, change orders and daily project correspondence> Provided support to multiple teams—conceptualizing production design plan for $5M in projects per annum Show less



New Project - Custom Fabrication

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer / Project Manager

  • 2016 - 2017

  Responsible for the entire project lifecycle including estimating, production design, project management, quality control, shipping logistics, installation, budget tracking, travel, and vendor management. Collaborate with clients including VM teams, creative agencies, artists and curators; developing production design, strategies for retail flagship windows, sales showrooms, public art installations, museum and gallery exhibitions. Presented weekly to company owners and leadership including project status, budget tracking, forecasting new project timelines, and escalating concerns as needed to ensure budgets stayed on budget and schedule. Create production and shop drawings using 3D and 2D design software used for production engineering and installation guidelines. > Managed a team of 25+ fulltime, part-time, and freelance staff both on the production floor and in field > Established and managed daily in-house production schedule for multiple simultaneous projects Show less



Freelance Business

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Exhibitions Specialist

  • 1999 - 2016

  Lead installer/fabrication specialist managing small teams for major artistic projects including museum and gallery exhibitions, private collections, and public art projects. Exhibition fixture design, fabrication, and installation. Collaborating with internationally recognized curators, artists, and their studio representatives in developing and executing site specific projects. Design and fabricate exhibition fixtures, millwork, and cabinetry. Lead installer/fabrication specialist managing small teams for major artistic projects including museum and gallery exhibitions, private collections, and public art projects. Exhibition fixture design, fabrication, and installation. Collaborating with internationally recognized curators, artists, and their studio representatives in developing and executing site specific projects. Design and fabricate exhibition fixtures, millwork, and cabinetry.



Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exhibitions Director & Artistic Residency Coordinator @ School 33 Art Center

  • 2007 - 2009

  Developed and implemented a 180 rebranding strategy of exhibition/residency program—increasing community engagement which resulted in a 700% increase in membership within first 6 months. Led outreach—establishing mentoring and networking opportunities for resident artists with museum directors, professional artists, and collectors. Developed, executed and managed thematic juried exhibitions, invitationals, and fund-raising events while interfacing, presenting and managing fund-raising development proposals to C-level executives and board members. Show less



Gallery Four

• United States
• Restaurants

• Co-Founding Director and Curator

  • 1998 - 2007

  - Founding member and curator of award winning 10,000 sq ft gallery and artist studio program. - Collaborated in the development and executed all thematic exhibitions featuring national and international emerging and mid-career artists. - Interfaced with artists, curators, collectors, and fabricators to build an international network of creative talent. - Organized studio visits with resident artists, gallery openings, private tours, press events, and public programming related to the thematic concept underpinning each exhibition. - Collaborated closely with invited gallery artists in producing site-specific installations. - Ideate and implement exhibition design and display strategy. - Oversaw the construction/renovation of gallery spaces. - Sourced and/or custom fabricated exhibition furniture related to interior design. - Drafted press releases related to exhibitions and public programs. Show less