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Senior Graphic Designer
Cleveland, OH
Dec 2016 - Present (7 years 11 months)
Create brands for a variety of sporting events including the Pan-American Masters Games. Event branding for Cleveland Sports Awards held at Rocket Martgage FieldHouse. Design logos, brochures, recap books, digital and print signage, and large scale event signage including stages and tents.
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Freelance Graphic Artist
Rain Design, LLC
Westlake, OH
Oct 2010 - Present (14 years 1 month)
Create high-impact branding materials, direct mail campaigns, web design, POP displays, signage, package designs, brochures, manuals, tradeshow booth graphics, and other communication materials
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Brand Director/Senior Designer
Cleveland, OH
Sep 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Consulted directly with clients to crystallize their brand promise and successfully communicate it through fresh, innovative logos and marketing materials. Managed complex design projects on-time and on budget, from hours estimate through creative concepting, final design, production and invoicing. Produced logo designs, annual reports, catalogs, stationery, advertising and newsletters.
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Senior Art Director
Westlake, OH
Mar 2006 - Sep 2010 (4 years 6 months)
Played key role in strategizing and executing integrated creative campaigns for consumer and business-to-business clients. Excelled in developing innovative solutions to marketing and communications challenges. Productively managed multiple projects to meet strict deadlines. Was responsible for securing and supervising freelance designers, printers, and other vendors. Directed studio and on-location photo shoots. Produced highly creative graphic design for catalogs, brochures, direct mail/email campaigns, advertisements, trade show booth graphics, web marketing, and other initiatives.
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Art Director
Breehl, Traynor & Zehe
Feb 2002 - Mar 2006 (4 years 1 month)
Designed brochures, collateral materials, catalogs, logos,trade show booths, advertising campaigns, and in-store signage. Worked with writers to establish concept ideas. Communicated with printers from initial estimate to final production of projects Directed photographers and illustrators. Presented work to clients