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Owner
2006 - Present (18 years)
Stonepier is an independent resource specializing in printed collateral, packaging, web site design and production, product design, advertising, corporate identity and branding standards, developing brand platforms, marketing systems, trade show booths, retail displays and product naming. Utilizing Brains On Demand™ projects are completed in-house or contracted to industry specialists be it back end development for web sites, professional photography, or commercial printing. 2006-present
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Art Director
Donaldson Makoski
1998 - 2006 (8 years)
Role focused on marketing, defining and developing brands and brand identities within an array of mediums including print materials, advertising, Internet and consumer packaging. Developed and created new brands and brand standards for a variety of clients on a local, national and global level. Established communications platforms in line with marketing programs. Performed audits of consumer and retail environments to integrate design with the target market. Managed projects from start to finish. Worked closely with clients to fulfill their needs while maintaining budget requirements.
Projects included corporate communications, website design and production, Flash animation, identity design and creation of brand standards, packaging, merchandising displays and trade show booths. Responsible for directing and instructing designers, production staff, freelancers and interns. 1992-1995, 1998-2006
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Art Director
Decker
Glastonbury, CT
1995 - 1998 (3 years)
Developed advertising (print and television), direct marketing programs and strategies, collateral, brochures and packaging. Directed photo shoots in studio and on location. Created web sites from concept, design and architecture to daily management and updates. Made client presentations and had daily contact on design and content issues. Directed other designers and freelancers on projects. Created specifications and mechanicals for printers. Implemented and managed a 35 computer network. Conceptualized and directed computer animation 1995-1998