Experience

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  National Retail Federation

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Senior Director | Creative Services

    • Apr 2021 - Present

  • Creative Services Manager

    • Mar 2019 - Present

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  Atria Senior Living

  • Louisville, Kentucky

  • Creative Services Manager

    • Jun 2010 - Feb 2018
    • Louisville, Kentucky

    Led a fast-paced, cross-functional, award-winning Creative Services department and in-plant print shop. Highly creative, award-winning team consisted of writers, designers, production artists, traffic and hp Indigo print operators. Developed and maintained enterprise-wide, XMPie variable data e-commerce platform servicing 200+ North American boutique senior living communities. Led the branding implementation for the company’s first foreign multi-unit investment. Responsible for ensuring the highest quality creative output and brand integrity, as well as improving workflow, streamlining processes, all operational aspects of Creative Services.

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  Leap Frog Interactive

  • consultant

    • 2009 - 2010

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  Solid Light

  • Louisville, Kentucky

  • Lead Project Manager

    • Dec 2006 - Oct 2008
    • Louisville, Kentucky

    Manage the design, fabrication, and installation of major environmental exhibits for corporate visitors centers. Develop budgets, schedules, and all aspects of production planning. Serve as general contractor on all design/build projects, including oversight of construction, and coordination of workflow with all subcontractors and vendors.Major brands serviced include: Maker’s Mark, Beam Brands, Barton Brands, Ltd., Sauza, Duncan Hines.

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  Paul Schultz

  • Louisville, Kentucky

  • Director of Broadcast and Print Production

    • Jun 2002 - Dec 2006
    • Louisville, Kentucky

    Direct and coordinate all broadcast and print production, business affairs, and vendor management to ensure the highest level of quality and productivity. Implemented outdoor signage for 60+ regional Dairy Queen franchises. Work closely with Creatives, Account Services, and Clients in all elements of broadcast and print production.Major brands serviced include: Dairy Queen (DQ), Jewish Hospital, FireKing, Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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  TBWA\Chiat\Day

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Designer

    • 1998 - 2002
    • Greater New York City Area

    Assessed incoming projects and assembled creative teams, set production schedules, managed workflow and directed digital and traditional studio artists and print producers. Responsible for maintaining brand integrity and graphic standards of all studio production. Kept studio technologically ahead of the curve. Streamlined policies and procedures. Created digital artwork for print, web and video.

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  MVBMS

  • New York City

  • Digital Designer | Project Manager

    • 1994 - 2000
    • New York City

    Produced print advertising, created logos, designed and produced agency interactive newsletter, developed interactive TV storyboards (pre-Web/DVD). Project manager for Volvo C70 worldwide launch, Intel Pentium 3 launch, all MCI branding.Major brands serviced include: Volvo, Intel, Philips, Evian, Mastercard, NASDAQ, MCI.

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  Sam Edwards Group

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Inferno Artist

    • 1996 - 1997
    • Greater New York City Area

    Created visual effects for television spots and branding / image pieces for national broadcast and theatrical release on Discreet Flame and Inferno systems. Assisted Avid editors. Oversaw machine room, duplication facility, and client services.