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Freelance Graphic Designer & Photographer
The Big Picture
Oct 2000 - Present (24 years 1 month)
Owner; Freelance graphic design, production, photography, photo retouching, photo restoration and consultant services.
Clients: Solid Impressions, Deforest Creative, Riverside Publishing, Marks & Whetstone, Trophy Design & Development, TowerShow Productions, Scoreboard Memories, Global Vacation Group, Milwaukee Murals, Silverbackks, The Recliners, youth modeling clients (photography)
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Production Artist/Designer & Digital Content Lead
Aurora, IL
Oct 2012 - Oct 2016 (4 years)
• Excelled as part of a fast-paced Marketing Services team, producing print and digital collateral in deadline-driven environment.
• Designed show-specific custom and standard deliverables using Brand-approved art, following guidelines and manuscripts for imprint copy.
• Executed press-ready print materials (promotional ads, signage, direct mail), billboards, corporate projects (show programs, company invitations) and localization of web banner ads within a collaborative team.
• Consulted with Brand Managers on adhering to style, production constraints, and the protocol of advertising collateral.
• Teamed with Event Coordinators on project prioritization to establish immediate needs of the entire Marketing Services department and show promoters.
• Assisted in setting up art shells and templates for each of the company properties.
• Managed the intake, processing, and organization of over 3,000 worldwide venue and sponsor logos, ensuring company server and online library was current and updated.
Properties: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Monster Jam, Supercross, Arenacross, Nuclear Cowboyz, Marvel Universe Live, Disney on Ice, Disney Live
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Graphic Designer
Lisle, IL
Mar 2004 - Aug 2011 (7 years 5 months)
Graphic design & production; Packaging design, POP and ad design, marketing & trade show signage, catalogs, photo retouching & color correction, pre-press production.
Clients: ITW Brands Inc. (ITW Brands divisions include: Paslode, Duo-Fast, Teks & Ramset), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Racor Home Storage, Levenger
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Freelance Graphic Designer & Photographer
Apptex International
New York, NY
May 1997 - Feb 2003 (5 years 9 months)
Graphic & production design, photo color correction, photography.
Clients: Avon, Philips Electronics, AC Nielson, VNU Inc., Zerner Farber Editions
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Graphic Design/Production Artist
Fine Composition
New York, NY
Jun 1996 - May 1999 (2 years 11 months)
Graphic design & production, photo retouching, pre-press, high-end scanning.
Clients: General Media, Inc. (GMI publications included: Penthouse, Spin, Vibe, Omni, Longevity, Blaze, Beyond Computing & PR Weekly), MetLife Insurance, Trish McEvoy Beauty Products, John Sahag Haircare, Thomas Register, Basis Skincare Line, Hamptons Magazine, New York Reservations Guide, Tomorrow's Children Fund