Experience

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  Amerisure Insurance

  • Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

  • Senior Creative Specialist

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

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  Madonna University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Adjunct Instructor

    • Aug 2019 - Present

    • Instruct and guide students in learning the Adobe Creative Suite.• Develop lesson plans and projects for in-person and virtual classes. • Create real-world projects for maximum learning potential.• Demonstrate techniques and mentor students with problem-solving and career development.ART1720 Digital Imaging (Abobe Illustrator CC)ART1730 Digital Layout (Adobe InDesign CC)

  • Guest Lecturer – Art Department

    • 2008 - Present

    Serves as a guest lecturer for various graphic design classes. Help guide students through the design process, facilitate critiques and share real-world experiences.

  • Graphic Designer

    • May 2008 - Aug 2015

    • Developed and maintained the creative direction to ensure cohesive branding and messaging. • Designed print and graphic assets for Advancement and Marketing purposes in addition to providing graphic design support to various departments and individuals. • Coordinated and directed photography needs and managed photography library.• Prepared files working closely with printers and production houses on pricing, prepress and printing. • Created and managed content for digital display boards, social media and email marketing. • Assisted with coordinating and executing print materials, graphics, and themes for special events.

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  JNHKdesign

  • Livonia, MI

  • Owner & Designer

    • 2007 - Present
    • Livonia, MI

    Freelance design and creative management services.

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  Motown Museum

  • Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • Creative Director

    • May 2022 - Mar 2024
    • Detroit, Michigan, United States

    • Lead and manage a creative team, providing guidance and inspiration.• Oversee the entire creative process from concept to delivery, ensuring timely execution.• Generate and develop innovative ideas for creative projects including print, web, social, environmental, exhibit, photography and video, special events, retail and more.• Translate conceptual ideas into visual and design solutions.• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to execute projects.• Develop and implement creative strategies aligned with the overall goals of the Museum.• Ensure consistency and alignment with the Museum’s brand identity across all creative projects.• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.• Coordinate with Development, Programming, and other departments to align creative efforts with overall strategies.

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  Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Creative Manager

    • Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Senior Designer/Marketing Specialist

    • Aug 2015 - Mar 2019

    • Member of in-house team that developed marketing, sales, and client facing assets with stakeholders throughout the organization, as well as external partners and affiliates. • Responsible for managing daily operations of the Marketing Dept. and delegating projects to coworkers. • Maintained and evolved the Rainbow brand. • Designed, edited and directed copy writing for print and digital media applications (email marketing, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin) including RainbowVisions® Magazine. • Developed environmental graphics and additional assets for in-person and virtual events. • Produced and branded presentations for external events, professional conferences and webinars. • Collaborated with management and clinical teams identifying and executing interior design direction for renovated treatment centers and residential homes. • Art directed, shot, and edited video and motion graphics for therapy team testimonials, client success videos and brand marketing initiatives. • Strategized and executed recruitment campaigns/brand awareness for social media and print. • Mentored and interfaced with patients through special programs to help rehabilitate skills and provide vocational guidance. • Served on Emergency Management and Diversity & Inclusion committees. Helped in brainstorming sessions and to set priorities/corporate direction of team projects.

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  Stampington & Company

  • Laguna Hills, CA

  • Freelance Writer

    • 2003 - 2006
    • Laguna Hills, CA

    Freelance writer of feature articles for Art Doll Quarterly – a publication dedicated to art dolls and sculptural figures made from cloth, polymer clay, paper clay, wood, wire armatures, mixed media and more.

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  Perlmutter Freiwald

  • Franklin, MI

  • Interior Design Assistant

    • 2004 - 2005
    • Franklin, MI

    Assistant to designer. Responsibilities included meeting with clients, assisting with the design process and with installations, and producing sales and purchase orders.

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  Davis Multi Media

  • Brighton, MI

  • Technical Writer

    • 2003 - 2003
    • Brighton, MI

    Writer/researcher of feature articles for an awards and recognition industry trade magazine. Additional responsibilities included proof reading and editing.

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  Scott Advertising & Publishing

  • Livonia, MI

  • Editorial Assistant

    • 2000 - 2001
    • Livonia, MI

    Editorial assistant and contributing writer for several magazines. Additional responsibilities included art direction, proof reading, editing, assisting the photographer, soliciting new writers, and conducting research.

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  Frames Unlimited

  • Novi + Southfiled, MI

  • Manager

    • 1995 - 1998
    • Novi + Southfiled, MI

    Promoted to manager after nine months. Responsibilities included managing staff, coordinating projects, daily accounting and logging of store operations, inventory and visual merchandising.