Creative Director

• Tem 2018 - - Halen

Senior Graphic Designer

• Şub 2017 - Tem 2018

In POLITICO's Marketing department, I take on a wide variety of tasks: online advertising, refining branding guides (and developing branded collateral), designing in-house and outward-facing promotions, and promoting live events.As Senior Graphic Designer, I established a clear vision for taking the company to the next level with sharp, sophisticated and powerful designs. Our team incorporated photography throughout the work, as we communicated POLITICO's visual identity with a fresh, new feel. We re-imagined live event design and deliverables to reflect a high level of sophistication with an accessible, appealing, stylized approach. As a manager, I promote the growth of individual and collective skill sets while creating a friendly, consumer-focused atmosphere. I value strong communication, consistency in brand and message, higher overall design quality, and responsiveness — while promoting cost savings and efficiencies.

Freelance Design Director

• Eki 2015 - Oca 2017

While freelancing design direction as a sole proprietor, I enjoyed rich experiences working with clients. One terrific assignment was to design a cover for the first book of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. I was honored to receive the assignment and greatly enjoyed the interactions with my clients. My passion for design is truly ignited when I'm a part of a larger group, sharing well-defined goals—challenging myself in an environment where I can make a positive difference by developing fresh, new, visual ideas. I thrive on creative possibilities, and do my best work when new thought and ideas are crucial to success.

Design Director, Core Book Publishing

• Mar 2011 - Eyl 2015

Directed the collective look, feel, brand, visual direction, and covers of all titles for the National Geographic Core Book Publishing group. Managed the development of visual strategies for National Geographic Adult Books, Children's Publishing (Kids and Little Kids magazines, Books) branded properties for over a year; then focused in on Core Book division to lead the design development of this multi-million dollar global brand.

Design Director, Books and Children's Publishing

• Şub 2009 - Haz 2012

Responsible for overall design and visual direction of National Geographic Children’s 65 books per year, NG Kids magazine, and NG Little Kids magazine; managed art and photo directors; influenced photo and art teams to find fresh, new talent and ideas. Under my direction NG Children’s Publishing developed as a strong domestic and international brand and profits grew exponentially.

Design Director

• Şub 2001 - Haz 2012

Responsible for overall design, visual direction, and branding development/maintenance of award-winning National Geographic Kids magazine; Led design creation and visual teams for award-winning NG Little KIDS magazine; managed art directors and photo directors; encouraged and supported photo and art teams to find fresh, new talent; established and maintained excellence in high-end color separations and pre-press file separation; developed branded sponsorship-led inserts, products, and supplements; managed style selections and budgets for magazine’s many illustrations; implemented design production cost-saving techniques; continually improved upon existing design by creating visually stimulating look for new departments and features; tested new ideas with select group of reader-advisors.