Experience

ATypI: Association Typographique Internationale

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  I direct the operations of this 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in the United States, which produces a conference each year in a different international city. I work with a democratically elected board and a group of dedicated volunteers from around the world. ATypI is the premier worldwide organization dedicated to type and typography. Founded in 1957, it provides the structure for communication, information, and action within the international type community. ATypI is… Show more I direct the operations of this 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in the United States, which produces a conference each year in a different international city. I work with a democratically elected board and a group of dedicated volunteers from around the world. ATypI is the premier worldwide organization dedicated to type and typography. Founded in 1957, it provides the structure for communication, information, and action within the international type community. ATypI is committed to preserving the culture, tradition, and history of type and typography, promoting contemporary digital fonts, encouraging outstanding typography and typographic design, campaigning for the protection of typeface designs. In addition to producing its annual conference, ATypI partners with compatible organizations in their events and develops publications and other content related to type design and typography. Every four or five years, ATypI awards the Prix Charles Peignot for Excellence in Type Design to a designer under the age of 35 who has made an oustanding contribution to type design. Show less I direct the operations of this 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in the United States, which produces a conference each year in a different international city. I work with a democratically elected board and a group of dedicated volunteers from around the world. ATypI is the premier worldwide organization dedicated to type and typography. Founded in 1957, it provides the structure for communication, information, and action within the international type community. ATypI is… Show more I direct the operations of this 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in the United States, which produces a conference each year in a different international city. I work with a democratically elected board and a group of dedicated volunteers from around the world. ATypI is the premier worldwide organization dedicated to type and typography. Founded in 1957, it provides the structure for communication, information, and action within the international type community. ATypI is committed to preserving the culture, tradition, and history of type and typography, promoting contemporary digital fonts, encouraging outstanding typography and typographic design, campaigning for the protection of typeface designs. In addition to producing its annual conference, ATypI partners with compatible organizations in their events and develops publications and other content related to type design and typography. Every four or five years, ATypI awards the Prix Charles Peignot for Excellence in Type Design to a designer under the age of 35 who has made an oustanding contribution to type design. Show less



TypeLife

• Writing and Editing

• Editorial Director and Content Marketing Strategist

  • 2000 - Dec 2015

  Editorial consulting, writing, editing, content strategy, marketing, branding, public relations, social media management, and event planning for a diverse clientele. Recent highlights include researching and writing an in-depth blog series and book on the history of the Adobe Originals for Adobe Type/Typekit; assisting with the recent launch of the American Type Founders Collection for TypoBrand; startup consulting and branding for a bakery and café; and directing marketing and public relations… Show more Editorial consulting, writing, editing, content strategy, marketing, branding, public relations, social media management, and event planning for a diverse clientele. Recent highlights include researching and writing an in-depth blog series and book on the history of the Adobe Originals for Adobe Type/Typekit; assisting with the recent launch of the American Type Founders Collection for TypoBrand; startup consulting and branding for a bakery and café; and directing marketing and public relations efforts for two successful political campaigns at the municipal and county government levels. Show less Editorial consulting, writing, editing, content strategy, marketing, branding, public relations, social media management, and event planning for a diverse clientele. Recent highlights include researching and writing an in-depth blog series and book on the history of the Adobe Originals for Adobe Type/Typekit; assisting with the recent launch of the American Type Founders Collection for TypoBrand; startup consulting and branding for a bakery and café; and directing marketing and public relations… Show more Editorial consulting, writing, editing, content strategy, marketing, branding, public relations, social media management, and event planning for a diverse clientele. Recent highlights include researching and writing an in-depth blog series and book on the history of the Adobe Originals for Adobe Type/Typekit; assisting with the recent launch of the American Type Founders Collection for TypoBrand; startup consulting and branding for a bakery and café; and directing marketing and public relations efforts for two successful political campaigns at the municipal and county government levels. Show less



Society of Typographic Aficionados and TypeCon

• Executive Director

  • 2002 - 2010

  Promoted to Executive Director after serving as conference volunteer and founding board member of SOTA, 2000–2002. Managed the daily operations of a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization and its annual conference. Grew TypeCon from a two-day gathering of around 50 type designers to a week-long design and technology festival regularly drawing 400–1,000 attendees. Increased cash sponsorship and in-kind donations from under $10k to more than $150k per year. Worked… Show more Promoted to Executive Director after serving as conference volunteer and founding board member of SOTA, 2000–2002. Managed the daily operations of a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization and its annual conference. Grew TypeCon from a two-day gathering of around 50 type designers to a week-long design and technology festival regularly drawing 400–1,000 attendees. Increased cash sponsorship and in-kind donations from under $10k to more than $150k per year. Worked closely with a volunteer board of directors in overseeing the direction and growth of the organization and associated events. Trained board members and non-board volunteers as they took on leadership and logistics roles during the conference, allowing for delegation of tasks where appropriate and affording greater ownership of events to engaged team members. ◼ Managed conference and organizational budget of up to $200k annually. ◼ Led fundraising efforts, including soliciting corporate sponsorship, securing organizational partnerships, and writing grant applications. Awarded a $25k grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for TypeCon2004 San Francisco, one of few NEA grants ever awarded in graphic design. ◼ Negotiated contracts with event venues, vendors, and partners. ◼ Directed on-site logistics, including registration, room setups and scheduling, catering, technology needs, speaker and sponsor hospitality, and transportation. ◼ Developed conference program and managed speakers and workshop leaders. ◼ Worked with SOTA board and attorney in handling legal matters and liability issues. ◼ Managed conference and member websites and registration system. Trained board members and volunteers in their use. ◼ Spearheaded marketing and promotions, including print and web advertising, email newsletters, social media, and collateral production. Managed, wrote, and/or edited special publication projects. Show less Promoted to Executive Director after serving as conference volunteer and founding board member of SOTA, 2000–2002. Managed the daily operations of a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization and its annual conference. Grew TypeCon from a two-day gathering of around 50 type designers to a week-long design and technology festival regularly drawing 400–1,000 attendees. Increased cash sponsorship and in-kind donations from under $10k to more than $150k per year. Worked… Show more Promoted to Executive Director after serving as conference volunteer and founding board member of SOTA, 2000–2002. Managed the daily operations of a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization and its annual conference. Grew TypeCon from a two-day gathering of around 50 type designers to a week-long design and technology festival regularly drawing 400–1,000 attendees. Increased cash sponsorship and in-kind donations from under $10k to more than $150k per year. Worked closely with a volunteer board of directors in overseeing the direction and growth of the organization and associated events. Trained board members and non-board volunteers as they took on leadership and logistics roles during the conference, allowing for delegation of tasks where appropriate and affording greater ownership of events to engaged team members. ◼ Managed conference and organizational budget of up to $200k annually. ◼ Led fundraising efforts, including soliciting corporate sponsorship, securing organizational partnerships, and writing grant applications. Awarded a $25k grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for TypeCon2004 San Francisco, one of few NEA grants ever awarded in graphic design. ◼ Negotiated contracts with event venues, vendors, and partners. ◼ Directed on-site logistics, including registration, room setups and scheduling, catering, technology needs, speaker and sponsor hospitality, and transportation. ◼ Developed conference program and managed speakers and workshop leaders. ◼ Worked with SOTA board and attorney in handling legal matters and liability issues. ◼ Managed conference and member websites and registration system. Trained board members and volunteers in their use. ◼ Spearheaded marketing and promotions, including print and web advertising, email newsletters, social media, and collateral production. Managed, wrote, and/or edited special publication projects. Show less



FontShop

• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • 2004 - 2005

  Directed the daily operations of the North American office of an international font software retailer with multimillion dollar revenues, cross-border ownership, and a complicated ecommerce system. Managed up to a dozen direct reports and oversaw the activities of interns, external programmers, and consultants. Oversaw budgets under the direction of the company’s Berlin-based Chief Financial Officer, working with internal and external accounting personnel on financial matters. ◼ Drove… Show more Directed the daily operations of the North American office of an international font software retailer with multimillion dollar revenues, cross-border ownership, and a complicated ecommerce system. Managed up to a dozen direct reports and oversaw the activities of interns, external programmers, and consultants. Oversaw budgets under the direction of the company’s Berlin-based Chief Financial Officer, working with internal and external accounting personnel on financial matters. ◼ Drove marketing efforts for the San Francisco office and collaborated on international marketing plans with Berlin headquarters and global affiliates. ◼ Developed concepts and wrote copy for ad campaigns, email newsletters, and online promotions. Collaborated with internal marketing and design teams and third-party providers on campaigns. ◼ Oversaw the development of a new ecommerce system that connected parent company, vendors, and affiliates. Helped implement a weighted keyword search engine based on customer feedback. ◼ Developed relationships with new foundry partners and suppliers based on customer demand. ◼ Planned special events, tradeshow participation, and conference sponsorships. Directed staff on the San Francisco office’s involvement in the "Fiffteen: 15 Years of FontFonts" anniversary celebration, including activities surrounding Type Week in New York. ◼ Worked with in-house and external designers and writers to relaunch FontShop’s "Font" magazine. Show less Directed the daily operations of the North American office of an international font software retailer with multimillion dollar revenues, cross-border ownership, and a complicated ecommerce system. Managed up to a dozen direct reports and oversaw the activities of interns, external programmers, and consultants. Oversaw budgets under the direction of the company’s Berlin-based Chief Financial Officer, working with internal and external accounting personnel on financial matters. ◼ Drove… Show more Directed the daily operations of the North American office of an international font software retailer with multimillion dollar revenues, cross-border ownership, and a complicated ecommerce system. Managed up to a dozen direct reports and oversaw the activities of interns, external programmers, and consultants. Oversaw budgets under the direction of the company’s Berlin-based Chief Financial Officer, working with internal and external accounting personnel on financial matters. ◼ Drove marketing efforts for the San Francisco office and collaborated on international marketing plans with Berlin headquarters and global affiliates. ◼ Developed concepts and wrote copy for ad campaigns, email newsletters, and online promotions. Collaborated with internal marketing and design teams and third-party providers on campaigns. ◼ Oversaw the development of a new ecommerce system that connected parent company, vendors, and affiliates. Helped implement a weighted keyword search engine based on customer feedback. ◼ Developed relationships with new foundry partners and suppliers based on customer demand. ◼ Planned special events, tradeshow participation, and conference sponsorships. Directed staff on the San Francisco office’s involvement in the "Fiffteen: 15 Years of FontFonts" anniversary celebration, including activities surrounding Type Week in New York. ◼ Worked with in-house and external designers and writers to relaunch FontShop’s "Font" magazine. Show less