AGENCY/CORPORATE FULL-TIME
November 2009 - April 2010
Razorfish (Atlanta, GA)
As a full-time freelance designer, I had the opportunity to work with an incredible team on projects and pitches for Dodge, AT&T and Citrix. Working closely with the UX team, I helped with the development of wireframing and information architecture before implementing into final design.
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July 2008 – August 2009
Philips Design, a division of Royal Philips Electronics, NA (Atlanta, GA)
As a designer for Philips, I’ve worked on a range of packaging and web solutions while gaining corporate experience within a large European company that does business in
3 sectors: lighting, consumer lifestyle and healthcare. Attaining further knowledge of product design, structural design, strategic business implementation, B2B, client relations, and packaging has cultivated growth from designer to creative professional.
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June 2007 – August 2007
Target Corporation (Minneapolis, MN)
As a creative intern, I grasped a deep understanding of the brand’s image and
voice in only two months by shadowing Art Directors, Creative Managers, attending photoshoots, partnering with a copywriter
and working on a project that reflected my understanding of Art Direction at Target.
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FREELANCE (MAY 2006 - PRESENT)
Designed stationary set for LA based gallery, Kayne Griffin Corcoran (2011)
Designed promotional materials including invitation, AdForum print ad for LA based gallery, Kayne Griffin Corcoran's James Turrell show. (2011)
Designed website, UX and social media integration for NALA Films (2011)
Designed website, UX, and scored original music for PREVU Sparkling Liqueur. (2011)
Designed website for photographer and music video director Nabil Elderkin (2011)
Scored and produced music for current Calvin Klein CK-One campaign (2011)
Scored and produced music for current PNC BANK campaign (2011)
Scored and produced music for current
AT&T Wireless campaign (2011)
Designed website for award winning music producer and songwriter Rick Nowels. (2010)
Worked closely with Director Austin Saya to design opening title sequences for the latest BLUE SKY BLACK DEATH music video.(2010)
Designed website and identity system for photographer, Adam Kuehl. (2010)
Designed, Art Directed and produced innovative CD packaging for upcoming singer, Brittany Bosco. (2009)
Collaborated with another designer to create a page for UK design publication, Bones Magazine.(2008)
Art Directed and concepted a photo shoot
for SCAD fashion design student, Valencia Carter’s collection consisting of children’s wear. I collaborated with a photographer, assistants and a hairstylist. (2008)
Developed a new brand identity system
for well known Savannah, GA based art gallery, Desoto Row.(2008)
Designed CD packaging and collaborated
with a photographer for music artist, Corey Hopps.(2008)
Partnered with the newly signed, grammy nominated music artist, Danny! to design the artwork for his new album, “And I Love Her.” Also collaborated with a photographer and produced several music tracks, and executive produced the entire project. (2008)
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ACHEIVEMENTS
Produced/Designed an album in the form of a digital marketing strategy,“The Blueprint 3 Outtakes.” Gathered over half a million hits, 20,000 downloads and press within just two weeks.
Featured on TypographyServed.com, a
site dedicated to leading professionals in Typography, 2008.
Recognized and featured on package design blog, The Dieline, 2009.
Produced, executive produced and designed CD packaging for “And I Love H.E.R.” by Danny!, which made the ballot for the 2008 Grammy Nominations. Was ranked #24th
best album
of 2008 by ABC News, 2009.
1st Place, Atlanta Producer Swap Meet,
All-Star Competition, 2008.
Selected by Philips as North American top talent for “New Designers Program” upon
hire, 2008.
Work published & recognized as “top upcoming talent” in internationally known, Computer Arts Magazine, 2008.
Silver Medal, Savannah Succession – SCAD Graphic Design Senior Show, 2008.
Self Promo was displayed at Young Designers’ Expo (Yodex), Taipei World Trade Center (Taipei, Tawain), 2008.
Top 10 Best Portfolios (selected) – AIGA National Portfolio Review, 2008.
Named one of the top 10 best designers in senior class, SCAD Graphic Design Faculty, 2008.
Only student selected by Target for an internship out of SCAD Graphic Design Program, 2007.
1st Place, Run Ya Jewelz Music Producer Contest (Minneapolis, MN), 2007.
2nd Place, DC Beat Grinder Music Producer Contest (Washington, DC), 2006.
Deans List, SCAD, 2004 – 2008.
Produced a music track for a grammy nominated album. Danny! “Charm,” 2006.
Portfolio Scholarship recipient – Savannah College of Art & Design, 2004.
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EDUCATION
BFA, Graphic Design, May 2008
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Art Direction
Concept Development
Leadership
Teamwork
Client Relations
Strategy
Research
Time Management
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SOFTWARE SKILLS
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premier
Dreamweaver
Flash (moderate)
Fireworks
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References available upon request
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Click here to download resume in PDF format.
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