Over twenty years of Art Direction experience, from agency work, publishing monthly magazines & catalogues to video direction as well as photography and web design.
• Strong experience magazine layout, print advertising, and catalogues, billboard, direct mail pieces, corporate identity and business presentations.
• Well versed in four-color printing techniques.
• Current on Quark 5, Illustrator 10, Photoshop 6 and beta testing Adobe Software products including Acrobat and GoLive.
• A team player that collaborates well with other creative and marketing teams on multiple projects.
• Outstanding people and networking skills-motivated, energetic, affable; strong "can do" attitude.
Advertising & Marketing Consultant 2001-Present
• Agency for five minor clients in the Bay county market.
• Designing yearly campaigns for each client based on a set budget.
• Communicating with primary media in the market, buying media and planning proper placement.
• Art Director for DineTime Magazine-a monthly dining guide for Panama City & Beaches.
• Art Director for Emerald Coast Insider-Issue II
Partner 1996-2001
• Produce print advertising, television, catalogue and billboard campaigns, developing and retaining such clients as: Cellular One, Nikko Hotels, Boars Head Restaurant, Alvin's Island Tropical Dept Stores, Aeropostal Airlines, Laura Ashley, American Cancer Society and Paul Brent (artist).
• Worked with clients, graphic artists, photographers, videographers and copywriters to develop effective advertising campaigns.