Experience

Charles E. Shea High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Art

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Art Teacher - 9th through 12th grades Graphic Design, Drawing, Creative Process, 2D 3D Design and Methods & Materials Art Teacher - 9th through 12th grades Graphic Design, Drawing, Creative Process, 2D 3D Design and Methods & Materials



Dorel Juvenile Group

• United States

• Creative Traffic Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2022

  Graphic Designer on the Graphic Ideation Group. Detail-oriented, exceptional communication skills and highly organized. Project manage and art direct high volumes of packaging through the Dorel China Design Team.• Provide Art Direction for off-site team in Dorel China.• Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments to expedite packaging.• Work with licensed design such as Disney, Schwinn, Eddie Bauer, Carters and Real Tree.• Manage translation process.• Produce transcription of the spoken word into text Video's using Adobe Premiere Pro.• Produce photo shoots in the Dorel studio and on location.• Manage and produce all product and packaging warnings, law tags and all other labels.• Manage the implementation of new programs use for the Graphic Ideation Group such as JIRA, Ziflow and GoProof. Show less



HASBRO Inc.

• United States

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2004 - Dec 2012

  International Graphic Designer on Brand Creative Localization Team in Creative Services. Detail-oriented design position requiring strong organization and communication skills to project manage and art direct high volume of localization and adaptation artwork including but not limited to package and instructions. •Worked with team to design workflow management for high volume product lines. Consistently increased project count. •Provided Art Direction for on-site, contract-based, employees and dedicated off-site team in Asia. •Designed execution of single-language packaging and 4x, 6x and 13x languages to meet specific market needs and local law compliance in various global regions. •Proactively engaged in the refinement and optimization of existing processes. •Developed tools and process for project management. •Interfaced with Engineering, Global Marketing, Design and Development, Quality Assurance, Model Services and other design groups, facilitating project flow. •Provided on-site and off-site photography direction. Show less



Commonwealth Creative Associates

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2000 - Sep 2004

  •Collaborated with Creative Director, and Account Executives in fast-paced agency environment. •Provided design, production and technical assistance. •Designed the archiving system of all job files. •Updated weekly schedule of ad production and placements, including delivery of formatted files to clients and vendors. •Collaborated with Creative Director, and Account Executives in fast-paced agency environment. •Provided design, production and technical assistance. •Designed the archiving system of all job files. •Updated weekly schedule of ad production and placements, including delivery of formatted files to clients and vendors.



Monarch Creations

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Apr 1999 - Apr 2000

  •Designed bookmarks, key rings, pin cards, bookmarks, and magnets from licensed artwork. •Created and constructed multi-page catalogs. •Supervised subcontractor printing and photo shoots. •Designed bookmarks, key rings, pin cards, bookmarks, and magnets from licensed artwork. •Created and constructed multi-page catalogs. •Supervised subcontractor printing and photo shoots.