Driven leader with extensive experience in production design in advertising and in-house agencies, and a strong understanding of creative project management and workflow. Focuses on building successful teams by implementing talent sourcing strategies and motivating staff to uphold the highest quality standards for brands. Determined and dedicated, with a natural ability to spot opportunities to improve processes and enhance outcomes.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Leadership & Supervision • Production Design • Process Management • Talent Sourcing Project Coordination • Brand Development
• Resource Planning & Allocation • Process Improvements Contractor Oversight • Creative Support • Collaborative Teamwork • Communication Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OSX, Windows
EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
STUDIO MANAGER | 2011 – 12/2015
Apollo Education Group, San Francisco, CA
Clients included: The University of Phoenix, Western International University, Carnegie Learning
• Direct 8+ team members and assorted freelancers in the production of print, digital, video, and motion graphics used in the marketing of private colleges and universities.
• Review and assign workloads based on talent and skill, monitoring the progress to ensure quality outcomes; train and mentor staff members in current protocols.
• Charged with effectively managing projects that fulfill an annual advertising budget of $290MM – $400MM.
STUDIO ARTIST | 2008 – 2010
McCann Worldgroup, San Francisco, CA
Clients included: Microsoft, Xbox, Nortel, Hewlett-Packard, Cathay Pacific, and Hitachi.
• Designed and produced print advertisements, out-of-home, direct mail, collateral, and interactive projects for global client base; produced new business pitch materials and development presentations.
SENIOR PRODUCTION DESIGNER | 2006 – 2008
Publicis Modem, San Francisco, CA
Clients included: Wells Fargo, Hewlett-Packard, TurboTax, MySpace, and Amgen Wyeth.
• Completed a variety of production design projects, including direct mail, print ads, and motion graphics.
MARKETING & GRAPHICS COORDINATOR | 2005 – 2007
Perkins+Will Architecture, San Francisco, CA
• Crafted signage, large format displays, and online presentations.
• Created collateral, direct mail, brochures, and posters to support company branding initiatives.
• Designed and produced winning proposals for multi-million dollar architecture projects.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | 1999 – 2005
Bernard Hodes Group, Tampa, FL
• Designed and produced advertising print campaigns, brochures, flyers, direct mail pieces and web banners. Supported the creation of websites and graphics.
• Created collateral branding including trade show booths, large format outdoor advertising and point-of-purchase displays/signage.