Experience

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  Fresh Design Company

  • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

  • Owner + Creative Director + Illustrator

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

    Provide art direction and design execution for several leading consumer brands. Partnered with creative agencies. Created brand identities, package design, fashion apparel, logos, illustrations & instruction manuals.

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  Newell Rubbermaid

  • Huntersville, NC

  • Sr Graphic Designer

    • Apr 2001 - Jan 2014
    • Huntersville, NC

    Developed from concept thru production solid over arching designs that consistently communicate brand position and personality. Projects included packaging design, environmental graphics, print and presentation design, photo shoots, retouching, trade shows, product videos, catalogs, brand strateg...

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  Avery Dennison

  • Strongsville, OH

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jun 1997 - Mar 2001
    • Strongsville, OH

    Designed and developed custom adhesive labels for the automotive and durable goods industries. Created corporate support materials, detailed blueprints and prepared print ready files. Responsibilities also included management of Ford, Whirlpool and TRW accounts. Collaborated with Marketing Manage...

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  Pitney Bowes

  • Cleveland, OH

  • Graphic Designer

    • Sep 1996 - Jun 1997
    • Cleveland, OH

    Managed PBMS creative department. Developed a work flow process and trained peers in various Adobe design programs. Coordinated print production with outside vendors. Provided visual direction for BP Oil Company presentations, brochures, booklets and business cards.

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  Youngstown State University

  • Youngstown State University

  • Graphic Designer

    • Sep 1994 - Aug 1996
    • Youngstown State University

    Conceptualized and implemented designs in a fast-paced environment.Successfully supported Youngstown State University by designing magazine,newspaper and direct mail ads, logos, posters and photography.