Profile
Proactive, self-motivated senior graphic designer/art director with a high level of integrity and a consistent track record of results for a variety of businesses.
Areas of Expertise
Branding, Product Launch, Business Development, Customer Service & Satisfaction, Account Development & Management, Team Leadership, High-Impact Presentations, Web Design, Original Illustration, Logo Design, and Map Design
EDUCATION
Web Design Certificate, Sessions.com
Master’s Degree of Fine Arts in Painting, Boston University
Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts in Painting, Massachusetts College of Art
Graphic Designer, Art Director, Independent Consultant – 25 years
Founded a thriving business designing web sites, advertisements, annual reports, logos, maps, presentations, marketing kits and newsletters. Provide full-cycle services including concept design, copywriting and headline development in addition to art and graphic design work.
Key Clients:
• Firefly Group – Lead designer for various clients (
• Florida Power & Light, Juno Beach, FL
• PGA of America, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• 3i Advertising – Lead designer for various clients
Additional Clients: Cotton & Company, Stuart, FL , Hotel Meridien, Houghton Mifflin, South Florida Water Management District, Irma S. Mann Strategic Marketing, NepRWA, New England Golf Magazine, SoftKey International, Where’s Boston/Cambridge, Ports of Call Publications and Marinas.com, WCI Communities.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Full-time Faculty/Adjunct Faculty – 2 years
South University, West Palm Beach, FL
Based on established learning objectives, developed and taught courses in fine art, graphic design, print production, digital image creation/computer graphics, and related topics for Associate and Bachelor Degree candidates.
As full-time instructor, managed four student sections each semester.
As full-time instructor, managed four student sections each semester.
• Developed syllabus, standards-based course requirements, evaluation methods (exams, projects, written responses, etc.) and course materials, including presentation content.
• Leveraged industry experience and subject matter expertise to create informative, engaging presentation materials, projects and demonstrations to further the student’s understanding.
• Provided individual student attention and critique to help them hone their skills in art and design.
Courses developed and taught included: Drawing and Perspective, Observational Drawing, Digital Imaging, Web Design 1, Concept Design, 3D Design, Digital Layout, Print Production, Digital Illustration, History of Art
Senior Graphic and Web Designer, Staff and Consultant – 1 year
3i Advertising, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Integral member of the start-up team for the launch of 3i Advertising, developing brands, advertising, trade show booth concepts and collateral for print and online, with focus in the medical and entertainment industries.
Senior Graphic Designer – 1 year
Chumney and Associates, North Palm Beach, FL
Developed collateral, print advertisements and web site advertising for various clients in entertainment, medical, auto and recreation businesses.
Senior Graphic Designer – 3 years
CDC IXIS Asset Management Advisors Group, Boston, MA
Collaborated with writers and photographers to update and create direct mail, product brochures and shareholder educational pieces for organization with $397 billion in assets. As lead designer, supervised the work of a team including a junior designer and an interactive media designer, directing the production of print collateral from initial concept to press check.
Senior Graphic Designer – 1 year
MFS, Boston, Massachusetts
Supervised the collateral design of two Senior Designers and one Junior Designer to serve internal clients of this $140 billion company; reviewed redesigned collateral in relation to look and feel of rebranding effort. Developed concepts for operational and functional departments to assist in the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
Senior Graphic Designer – 5 years
Fidelity Investments, Boston, Massachusetts
Produced collateral for the international fi nancial company to promote Fidelity Advisor Funds, retirement and institutional services. Met with internal clients, developed concepts, designed execution and provided product. Consulted on Web site and presentation design.
CERTIFICATIONS & RECOGNITION
Purchase Prize, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture
On Your Own Time—Best of Show, Fidelity Investments, 1996, 1998, 1999
Exhibits
2019 – 29th Annual All Florida Juried Arts Show
2014 – Spotlight on New Talent, curated by Bruce Helander, Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Tequesta, FL
2010 – New Interpretations, Martin Arts Council annual Juried show
1999 – On Your Own Time, Fidelity Investments
1998 – On Your Own Time, Fidelity Investments
1996 – On Your Own Time, Tufts