Skills

  • Design software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, Acrobat Pro), Sketch, InVision
  • Project management systems including JIRA, Asana, Trello, Airtable
  • Content management systems including WordPress, Drupal, Adobe Experience Manager
  • Coding languages including HTML, CSS
  • UI/UX design

Education

  • 2019 MFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
  • 2010 Professional Certification in Advanced Web Design, The Corcoran College of Art and Design
  • 2009 Professional Certification in Graphic Design, The Corcoran College of Art and Design
  • 2007 BA with Distinction, University of Virginia

Experience

VOX Global

Creative Director and SVP, Creative | May 2018-Sept 2019
Creative Director and VP, Creative | May 2017-Apr 2018

In addition to ongoing creative direction work, I held the following leadership responsibilities:

  • Co-led the VOX Global creative team, comprising 9 full-time staff, 2-3 contract/temp workers and additional freelancers
  • Directly managed 3-4 senior designers and creative managers
  • Nurtured a supportive and collaborative creative environment
  • Developed and implemented processes to increase design efficiency and quality control
  • Communicated the needs of the creative team to VOX Global partners, General Manager and President
  • Prioritized work across client contracts based on short- and long-term needs, maximizing limited resources to deliver impactful designs
  • Managed client relationships related to creative for large digital advertising campaigns and websites
  • Drafted proposals and delivered presentations to prospective clients

Creative Director | May 2014–Apr 2017

  • Provided creative direction and quality control for a range of digital, interactive and print communications, including websites, web apps, videos, advertisements, reports, social media graphics, print collateral, infographics, signage, email campaigns and presentations

  • Led design of websites including research, wireframing, UX design, prototyping, visual design and testing

  • Developed message frameworks, tone of voice guidelines, video scripts, websites, social media and banner ad copy
  • Created new design systems including identity/brand guidelines, interactive style guides and campaign style guides
  • Directed the efforts of creative colleagues (both full-time staff and vendors/contractors), including designers, copywriters, videographers, motion designers and developers
  • Hired and directly managed a motion designer, junior designer and developer
  • Served as liaison to account teams and point of contact for all creative work on assigned projects
  • Led brainstorms and creative meetings to translate client input into concepts, messages and visual direction, including the development of creative briefs
  • Presented creative work to internal and external clients and led client input sessions
  • Worked with data analysts and digital strategists to optimize creative throughout the duration of digital and social campaigns

Senior Designer | May 2011-Apr 2014

  • Produced designs for a range of digital and print communications, including websites, web-based apps, advertisements, reports, social media graphics, print collateral, infographics, signage, email campaigns and presentations
  • Conceptualized and designed websites, microsites and web-based apps for maximum impact and usability
  • Engaged with internal and external clients to understand design and functionality requirements
  • Presented design work to internal and external clients
  • Built custom WordPress themes using HTML, CSS and PHP
  • Performed testing and quality assurance on websites prior to launch
  • Worked with digital ad vendors and prepared ads for campaigns
  • Worked with vendors and prepared documents for print

Clark Realty Capital

Senior Designer | May 2009-May 2011

  • Led design of a wide range of online and print collateral including property landing pages, email campaigns, print collateral, billboards, fence wraps, proposals and PowerPoints
  • Oversaw the design work of 2-3 junior colleagues
  • Engaged with internal clients to understand design requirements and make format recommendations
  • Advised internal clients on production costs and details for recommended ideas
  • Managed photo shoots
  • Worked with vendors to produce testimonial videos

Creative Associate | Aug 2007-Apr 2009

  • Worked collaboratively to design a wide range of online and print collateral including property landing pages, email campaigns, print collateral, billboards, fence wraps, proposals and PowerPoint presentations
  • Wrote press releases following AP style
  • Wrote content for brochures, handouts and email campaigns
  • Planned events including ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings and community meetings
  • Managed photo asset library for Clark Realty Capital properties
  • Managed company award submissions
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