Visual Information Specialist

• Apr 2021 - Present

Creative Director / Owner

• 1997 - Present

Mace Designs is a creative services small business offering graphic design, web design, brand development, marketing and visual communications professional development. As Owner, my primary role is Creative Director providing art direction, design, vendor procurement, marketing solutions and mentoring. Mace Designs is a creative services small business offering graphic design, web design, brand development, marketing and visual communications professional development. As Owner, my primary role is Creative Director providing art direction, design, vendor procurement, marketing solutions and mentoring.

Multimedia Designer II

• Oct 2018 - Apr 2021

NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space. As a contracted employee of Banner Quality Management, Inc (BQMI); I worked on the NSCTSS contract, providing Multimedia Design services to the NASA Safety Center (NSC). In this role, I provided design, production, and audio-visual support of e-learning course development. In addition, I provided graphic design and front-end web development for various BQMI in-house initiatives. NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space. As a contracted employee of Banner Quality Management, Inc (BQMI); I worked on the NSCTSS contract, providing Multimedia Design services to the NASA Safety Center (NSC). In this role, I provided design, production, and audio-visual support of e-learning course development. In addition, I provided graphic design and front-end web development for various BQMI in-house initiatives.

Senior Graphic Designer

• Dec 2013 - Jul 2018

AmTrust Financial is a privately-held company offering multinational property and casualty insurance specializing in coverage for small businesses. I served as Senior Graphic Designer and Brand Manager, along with providing art direction, vendor management, content management of the marketing department’s website, training and management of creative assets. AmTrust Financial is a privately-held company offering multinational property and casualty insurance specializing in coverage for small businesses. I served as Senior Graphic Designer and Brand Manager, along with providing art direction, vendor management, content management of the marketing department’s website, training and management of creative assets.

Creative Director

• Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

Solomon Global Holdings is a privately-held venture capital & private equity company. As Creative Director, I designed, developed, and managed marketing initiatives including branding, graphic design, web design for parent firm and portfolio companies. Solomon Global Holdings is a privately-held venture capital & private equity company. As Creative Director, I designed, developed, and managed marketing initiatives including branding, graphic design, web design for parent firm and portfolio companies.

Creative Manager

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2011

Strategic Real Estate Coach is a privately-held company that offers real estate investment training. I was responsible for management / design / fulfillment / implementation of corporate websites, marketing collateral and product packaging. Strategic Real Estate Coach is a privately-held company that offers real estate investment training. I was responsible for management / design / fulfillment / implementation of corporate websites, marketing collateral and product packaging.

Graphic Designer

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

A privately-held business, Realeflow offers a web based management system for real estate investors. As Graphic Designer, I was responsible for management / design / fulfillment / implementation of corporate websites, marketing collateral and product packaging. A privately-held business, Realeflow offers a web based management system for real estate investors. As Graphic Designer, I was responsible for management / design / fulfillment / implementation of corporate websites, marketing collateral and product packaging.

Creative Services Director

• Dec 2005 - Jul 2007

The Party Animal is a privately-held sports merchandising company. In this role, I managed the creative services department handling design, vendor procurement and serving as the company’s creative liaison for NFL, MLB and NCAA licensing representatives. The Party Animal is a privately-held sports merchandising company. In this role, I managed the creative services department handling design, vendor procurement and serving as the company’s creative liaison for NFL, MLB and NCAA licensing representatives.

Graphic Designer

• May 2000 - Sep 2005

A privately-held company, Proforma is a franchiser of promotional products, printing, multi-media and e-commerce solutions. As Graphic Designer, I provided design and management of graphic design services for corporate headquarters and franchise network. A privately-held company, Proforma is a franchiser of promotional products, printing, multi-media and e-commerce solutions. As Graphic Designer, I provided design and management of graphic design services for corporate headquarters and franchise network.

Graphic Designer

• Dec 1998 - Apr 2000

Bush Inc is a privately-held commercial printer, promotional product and fulfillment business. In this role, I performed pre-press responsibilities including graphic design and typesetting. Bush Inc is a privately-held commercial printer, promotional product and fulfillment business. In this role, I performed pre-press responsibilities including graphic design and typesetting.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Petty Officer

• Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

Assigned to Master-At-Arms Force, I was responsible for discipline, security, and law enforcement of personnel assigned to Fleet Hospital 22 Det Bravo and Naval Reserve Center Pittsburgh. My secondary duty was Assistant Petty Officer in Charge, assisting the Leading Petty Officer in Charge with management/direction of Reserve Center Master-At-Arms Force. Assigned to Master-At-Arms Force, I was responsible for discipline, security, and law enforcement of personnel assigned to Fleet Hospital 22 Det Bravo and Naval Reserve Center Pittsburgh. My secondary duty was Assistant Petty Officer in Charge, assisting the Leading Petty Officer in Charge with management/direction of Reserve Center Master-At-Arms Force.

Graphic Designer/Assembler

• Feb 1998 - Nov 1998

Responsible for design and assembly of various signs, decals and graphics for sign industry Responsible for design and assembly of various signs, decals and graphics for sign industry

Machinist/Shipping & Receiving Clerk

• Sep 1992 - Dec 1995

I worked mainly as Machinist operating CNCs and various machining equipment and tools. I also worked in Shipping/Receiving including packing, degreasing, delivery and unloading/loading materials & products. I worked mainly as Machinist operating CNCs and various machining equipment and tools. I also worked in Shipping/Receiving including packing, degreasing, delivery and unloading/loading materials & products.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer

• Aug 1988 - Aug 1992

My primary responsibility was Petty Officer in Charge- Aviation Facilities & Equipment USS Santa Barbara (AE-28). This position required the upkeep, maintenance and distribution of Flight Deck arresting/firefighting/safety equipment. My secondary duties included Nozzleman (Flight Deck Crash & Rescue Team and Accident/Incident Team), Chain & Chockman (Flight Quarters), Petty Officer in Charge 03 Level Wench Deck (Cargo Boom Operations), 2JZ Phone Talker (Sea & Anchor Detail, UNREP Detail Rig Team 3, Damage Control Team), Petty Officer of the Watch (Quarter Deck Watch), Pier Sentry.