Dec 2017 — Now
Art Director · Hawkeye Agency
Responsible for concepting, design, and execution of digital visuals to be used in online advertising, digital marketing, and print advertising. Primary clients were San Diego zoo and Wildlife Alliance, NRG Energy, Google, Sparkling Ice, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Brookdale Assisted Living, and USAA.
Hawkeye Agency is an all-encompassing global marketing innovator. We provide unrivaled data intelligence and customer insights, world-class technology including loyalty, email and CRM platforms and data-driven creative, activation and execution. We bring personalized marketing to consumers across offline and online channels, at moments of interest, that help drive business growth for brands.
Nov 2016 — Sep 2017
Senior Designer Global Advertising/Online · Oracle
As part of Oracle's in-house marketing team, developed integrated marketing design for events, campaigns, collateral, launches, direct mail, logo design, e-marketing efforts, corporate identity and design for a global community. Set the tone for Direct Marketing, Events, and Branding Development. Work with the team to build new technology demonstrations and content to support Oracle's global marketing programs.
Aug 2016 — Sep 2016
Freelance Senior Art Director · Tesser
Worked as freelance senior art director. Responsibilities include logo/identity, packaging design, presentation kit design and events. Clients include Musco Family Olive Co., Jack's Restaurants, Ruby Tuesday, Raising Cane's Restaurants.
Sep 2014 — May 2016
Senior Art Director · Rev One Design
Developed brand strategies from infancy of creative to completion, taking the product to market. Managed the culture and architecture of the brand, working with a variety of vendors through each phase. Conceptualized ideas by working closely with clients and designed mood boards for key visuals for tone of voice. Managed logo development and designed style guides; identified and designed packaging; oversaw print advertising, brochure and POP/POS design, retail visualization, email campaigns, advertising and website development.Met and led client meetings with senior account staff. Primary clients were Genentech, Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc. and other pharmaceutical corporations.
May 2009 — Sep 2014
Associate Creative Director · Monster, Inc. (Monster Cable, Inc.)
Concepting & development of the Monster brand, packaging, retail POP, advertising and trade show booth designs and more. My primary responsibility was working on point of purchase and in-store displays for a variety of products in Best Buy, Target, Walmart, In-Motion Stores. I was also involved with the Monster/Beats by Dr. Dre partnership.
Mar 2009 — Jun 2009
Freelance Senior Designer · University Games
Concepting, package design on various boardgames, card games, and various other types of games. In-house brands include Colorforms, Front Porch Classics, Bepuzzled and University Games.
Apr 2009 — Jun 2009
Freelance Senior Designer · Nagy Design
Concept development, packaging design, POS display and art direction for Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines, Foster's Wine Estates, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.
Feb 2008 — Mar 2009
Freelance Associate Creative Director · Studio 1 East
Concepting, packaging design, POS display and art direction for Wilton Industries, Inc., Kellogg's, Sam's Club.
Aug 2006 — Mar 2008
Freelance Associate Creative Director · ARC Worldwide
Primary account was P&G. Responsibilities included promotional development and art direction for Pantene, Olay, Oral-B, Crest product lines. POS, floor displays, counter displays, on-package promotions and direct mail. Previously worked on Kellog's brands and the CDC VERB Project.
Aug 2006 — Dec 2007
Freelance Creative Director · What's In Store
Concept through production, logo design, packaging design, website design, architecture and implementation,
POS displays and promotional materials for various clients.
Feb 1997 — Aug 2006
Senior Design Director · Marketing Support, Inc
Concept development and art direction for various hardware industry clients and their brands.
Packaging and merchandising from concept to finish.
Mar 1995 — Feb 1997
Senior Art Director · Lee Hill, Inc
Responsibilities included promotional development and art direction for US Postal Service and M&M Mars brands.
Jan 1994 — Mar 1995
Senior Graphic Designer · Foresight Communications, Inc
Responsible for art direction and creative idea implementation for a wide range of clients.
Feb 1992 — Jan 1994
Art Director/Graphic Designer · Treacy Marketing Group
Responsible for the start up of an in-house art studio and management of junior designers/freelancers.
May 1991 — Feb 1992
Graphic Designer · Educational Insights
Responsible for conceptual design, packaging and displays for educational toys.
Freelance Design Experience
Barc SF, San Francisco, California
HP/Shutter Home Vineyards/Beringer/SmuckerÕs accounts.
Theory & Associates, San Francisco, California
Atlona/iHip/Kourus accounts.
Nagy Design, San Ramon, California
Ravenswood Wines/Beaulieu Vineyard accounts.
GK Exhibits, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Kalle/McLane/White Sox/Northern Trust accounts.
Saatchi & Saatchi X, Chicago, Illinois
FritoLay/Walmart
What's In Store, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Bed, Bath & Beyond/Simeus Foods/MSM Industries
ARC Worldwide, Chicago, Illinois
CDC Verb Project/Kellogg's
Ciulla MLR Design, Chicago, Illinois
Dial/Oscar Mayer/Purex
J. Walter Thompson, Chicago, Illinois
Motorola/CellularOne/Ameritech