I am passionate about all types of design. My objective is to work in a team environment where I can continue to grow as a designer, while providing value through a visual medium to the consumer. My greatest strengths are my ability to nurture client relationships, brand management, project prioritization, as well as working creatively, efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, diverse setting.
I am an experienced graphic and media designer with an exuberance for technology, gadgets, and gizmos. I have great admiration and respect for all art forms, and I excel in their exploration through modern technology, while maintaining a healthy grasp of Information Security and A.I. skepticism. My hobbies are home automation, drawing, and making music.
I have almost 20 years experience as a graphic designer, art director and packaging designer. I excel in brand creation, implementation and management. I work closely with all my clients to ensure satisfaction, and help make the design process easy and comfortable for those entrusting me with their business. I am currently a freelance designer, but I am looking for full-time employment. Though the majority of my experience has been in print, specifically in children’s publishing, retail, and toy packaging, I am well versed in most design markets and have a wide design range.
I am proficient in creating press-ready files for all printing methods and mediums of printing, including specialty-printing techniques like foiling, flocking, and embossing. I am seasoned in designing books, packaging, magazines, catalogs, direct mail pieces, specialty kits, brand creation/management, and textiles— all from conception to completion. I have worked extensively with printers in Asia, North America and Europe.
I thrive while working within design parameters and style guides, as well as expanding on, and creating new brand identities. I have excellent client relation and retention skills. Satisfying the customer’s needs and keeping all clients and vendors happy is always my top priority
I never take criticism of my work personally, but rather view it as an opportunity to increase the scope of my design work. This ability to not personalize critique has served me well in my career, and is a characteristic I have found that often sets me apart from other designers, Again, my priority is always client satisfaction. My capacity to create a broad range of design directions within a short period of time has also been a great strength. I have advanced proficiency in Adobe CC products including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro. I am well versed in most multi-media IOS apps.