Experience

Kurtz Collection
• Interior Design
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2022 - Present


Elements

• Israel
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Designer & Project Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2022

  Lead Designer & Project Manager and an integral member of an award-winning graphic design and marketing agency located in Branford, Connecticut. Client range includes Yale University, Edible Arrangements, Quorn Foods, specialty food brands, large construction companies, non-profits, and start-ups. Responsibilities include: • Lead and execute all design efforts—from conceptualization to completion—for up to 10 different active clients at any given time • Manage projects—from creating project schedules to sourcing outside vendors and other client relations—acting as clients’ main point-of-contact for duration of project • Intake and adapt feedback to ensure client satisfaction and retention • Manage social media presence for multiple clients by creating content, drafting and publishing posts, and monitoring audience response • Write original copy for clients and Elements’ marketing, and/or improve upon provided copy by editing for tone of voice, consistency, and concision • Develop scopes and estimates for all incoming projects in collaboration with Elements’ Principal & Creative Director • Creation of customized work sample decks for Elements’ project bids • Preparation of formal proposals and additional administrative tasks such as producing contracts and invoices, and reception



Brothers International Food Corporation

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2013

  Responsibilities included: • Designed print materials including packaging, point-of-sales displays, sales collateral and tradeshow booths along with digital graphics for ads, e-blasts, and social media • Photographed products in a professional studio setting for use in two major e-commerce website redesigns • Created physical packaging mockups, signage, and coupons in-house; displayed attention to detail and craftsmanship skills • Coordinated online coupon campaigns Responsibilities included: • Designed print materials including packaging, point-of-sales displays, sales collateral and tradeshow booths along with digital graphics for ads, e-blasts, and social media • Photographed products in a professional studio setting for use in two major e-commerce website redesigns • Created physical packaging mockups, signage, and coupons in-house; displayed attention to detail and craftsmanship skills • Coordinated online coupon campaigns



Keith Trammel Creative Portraiture

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Photography Editor & Sales Associate

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

  Responsibilities included: • Performed digital post-production for large photography orders of up to 50 images • Led sales appointments and navigated clients through the purchasing process, including package and image selection • Assisted photographer during shoots with equipment and set designs • Designed and produced screen printed promotional items Responsibilities included: • Performed digital post-production for large photography orders of up to 50 images • Led sales appointments and navigated clients through the purchasing process, including package and image selection • Assisted photographer during shoots with equipment and set designs • Designed and produced screen printed promotional items



MediciGlobal

• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

  Responsibilities included: • Designed print materials including brochures, newsletters, and welcome packages that encouraged successful patient retention • Prepared and released files for production Responsibilities included: • Designed print materials including brochures, newsletters, and welcome packages that encouraged successful patient retention • Prepared and released files for production



Buckleys Tavern

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • May 2007 - Jan 2010

  Responsibilities included: • Served fine food and drinks to a wide variety of guests at a popular historic restaurant that specializes in creative American cuisine Responsibilities included: • Served fine food and drinks to a wide variety of guests at a popular historic restaurant that specializes in creative American cuisine



Shamlian Advertising

• Graphic Design Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Responsibilities included: • Collaborated with peers and professionals to conceptualize a multitude of projects ranging from advertising campaigns to custom holiday cards • Designed a full-page ad featured in Philadelphia Magazine Responsibilities included: • Collaborated with peers and professionals to conceptualize a multitude of projects ranging from advertising campaigns to custom holiday cards • Designed a full-page ad featured in Philadelphia Magazine



Northbrook Marketplace

• Store Associate

  • Oct 2005 - Aug 2006

  Responsibilities included: • Created hand-drawn labels and signs for products such as sandwich specials and seasonal coffee flavors • Assisted store owners in operating market that included a deli, bakery, and ice cream stand Responsibilities included: • Created hand-drawn labels and signs for products such as sandwich specials and seasonal coffee flavors • Assisted store owners in operating market that included a deli, bakery, and ice cream stand