My strength is coming up with great ideas that are on strategy.

Special emphasis on strong conceptual thinking and I take pride in my ability to advance ideas with impactful and aesthetic design.

I try to make emotional connections with the viewer to create an impression that lasts much longer than the few moments that the work is in front of them.

EXPERIENCE

Devito/Verdi
CD
2015 – present

TeamDetroit / GTB
CD
2012 – 2015

Octagon
CD
2011 – 2012

Turbine
ACD
2008 – 2011

VGS Creative
Designer / Senior AD
1999 – 2008

At the places I’ve worked I’ve been an agency go-to-guy, known to deliver on strategy and on time.

Strong team player, with commitment to working collaboratively to deliver creative excellence, including chipping-in to help coworkers advance their projects as needed.

Work closely with and provide direction to photographers, retouchers, directors, design teams, developers and illustrators. Upheld agency’s reputation for powerful creative with elegant execution.

Manage multiple, concurrent projects from initial concept to completion.

Ability to work with a team, to learn new technologies and provide client with cutting-edge creative thinking.

CLIENTS INCLUDE

AARP, Ad Council, AICPA, Allied Domecq, Albany Medical Center, Bernie&Phyl's, BevMo!, BMW, Chase, Ford, Gault, Gordmans, MasterCard, Mongoose, Nokia, Old Harbor Outfitters, Oxford Health Plans, Rosetta Stone, 7-Eleven, Skip Barber Racing School, Terex, Tribe Hummus, United Airlines, UnitedHealthcare, US Forest Service... among others

EDUCATION

1999 – The Pennsylvania State University, BA in Graphic Design, Minor in Photography