Work History

Georgia System Operations Corporation • Senior Art Director
Tucker, Georgia • January 2023–Present

- Develop the layout, design and art direction for print and digital media
- Support with website and intranet design
- Manage and maintain content for companies website
- Develops communication materials from initial concept to finished piece (from
production estimates to client consultations and photography)
- Digital file management, and procurement and supervision of printers and other vendors
- Ensure that all deadlines are met with high-quality, error-free materials.
- Create Annual reports and multimedia presentations

Georgia Department of Economic Development • Senior Art Director
Atlanta, Georgia • March 2015–December 2022

Art direction and graphic design of various branding and marketing materials for all departments, including Tourism, Global Commerce, Trade, Film, Music, Arts, International Relations, Workforce and Centers of Innovation. Other responsibilities include art direction of photoshoots, creative direction of junior designers and management of print production, working with several vendors and juggling multiple jobs at all times.

IMAGERS • Design Director
Atlanta, Georgia • March 2014–November 2014

Design lead for the design department. Worked on creative projects for customers of all sizes and types from concept to production. Utilized FileMaker for project management and sheduling. Clients included Coca-Cola, Recall, Weather Company, Park N Fly, TNT

Freebairn & Co. Advertising • Senior Art Director
Atlanta, Georgia • June 1998–July 2013

Worked closely with an integrated team of marketing professionals to develop ideas and campaigns for multiple clients. Primarily print focused, but also experienced in broadcast and digital areas of the branding, marketing and advertising processes.

Stengths: concepting, photography, photo retouching, illustration, comp and final layout design, client presentations, team player, budget minded, vendor management

Industry experience: home furnishings, healthcare, sporting goods, military, pharmaceuticals, tourism, food service, automotive, textiles, technology, building products, chemicals, entertainment, financial, hospitality, agricultural, energy

Skills: Proficient in the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Software. Accomplished photographer. Working knowledge of email marketing tools and CMS.

Education: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio – 1993 BFA in Graphic Design