Experience

Sparks Marketing Communications

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations and Design

  • Oct 2014 - Present



Smith Design

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Creative Director

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  Skills include branding, event design, logo design, ad design, web design, web banner and ad design, CD cover design, apparel decoration design, collateral materials, package design, digital photography, flier and poster design, cartoons and illustrations. Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript and Social Media. Meet with new and existing clients to discuss and identify design needs. Clients include and have included: Sony Music, The Lost City Diner, Dankner Fiergang Eye Associates, Henningers Tavern, Cornerstone Finance, Artography, The Commercial Refinery, J&D Designs, "Sea Dog", Bernie Ozol Productions, etc. Show less



The Baltimore Dish

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Freelance Restaurant Reviewer

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2020

  Write “Worth the Trip” restaurant reviews for thebaltimoredish.com. Digital photography of the food, interiors and exterior. Write “Worth the Trip” restaurant reviews for thebaltimoredish.com. Digital photography of the food, interiors and exterior.



Miller's Minuteman Press

• Hunt Valley, Maryland

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014



KLNB

• United States
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graphic Designer/ Marketing Specialist (Contract Position)

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  Created client specific graphic design work to support commercial real estate marketing initiatives. Clients include: Walmart, Harris Teeter, Best Buy, Kohls, Panera Bread, Barnes and Noble, etc. Effectively supported an eight member team, including five partners, in creation of all marketing materials for print, web and mobile app, & other visual design projects. Designed and distributed creative email marketing campaigns. Successfully managed multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines on a daily basis. Show less



Nightmare Graphics Screen Printing & Embroidery Company

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • Aug 1991 - Nov 2012

  Art Director (Department Manager) (1996 – 2012) Duites included branding, event design, ad design, logo design, web design, web banner & ad design, apparel decoration design, illustration, form and flier design, package design, sign and banner design, digital photography, equipment trouble shooting, copy editing, brainstorming on ideas, etc. Designed, programmed, and maintained original company website Met with new clients to identify needs, define objectives, and plan projects Maintained strong business relationships and oversee handling of projects for regular clients Assigned and supervised art staff and coordinate with sales, production, and office staff in creation and production of mixed media design and products Personally handled or assisted art staff in graphic design for high-priority and urgent projects Organized, scheduled, tracked, and oversaw multiple projects to ensure quality control and timely delivery Coordinated projects and scheduling with in-house and outside print departments and vendors Managed office, including arranging staff training, planning and researching purchases, conducting inventory and ordering art supplies, upgrading hardware/software, and troubleshooting computer problems Planned and executed transition of graphics department from Windows platform and traditional art supplies to fully digital Mac platform Assistant Art Director/ Graphic Designer (1991 – 1996) Developed and produced design for various media and products Show less



Winters and Associates

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 1986 - Aug 1991

  Graphic Designer (1988 – 1991) Designed and produced multicolored newsletters, brochures, calendars, and logos Designed and produced print ads for various clients, including retail accounts, medical professionals, and real estate developers Coordinated projects with clients, in-house and outside salespeople, printers, and vendors Graphic Artist (1986 – 1988) Produced illustrations and cartoons Graphic Designer (1988 – 1991) Designed and produced multicolored newsletters, brochures, calendars, and logos Designed and produced print ads for various clients, including retail accounts, medical professionals, and real estate developers Coordinated projects with clients, in-house and outside salespeople, printers, and vendors Graphic Artist (1986 – 1988) Produced illustrations and cartoons