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Graphic Designer
Richmond VA Honolulu HI, United States
1996 - Present (25 years)
Develop print and web solutions that are creative, powerful, meaningful and efficient. Collaborate with a diverse pool of clients to build brand value with a competitive edge. Very proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Mac OS. Manage all operations of the business. Client partners include: Westover Church, Stick With It Lacrosse, Capital One, Collegiate School, Royall & Co., Riddick, Inc., The Aquaponics Association, Bergman Group, Circuit City, Cadmus Graphic Solutions, ColorMark, TheatreIV, Theatre Virginia, Barksdale Theatre and MBM Marketing.
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Founder and Designer
Root & Ramble Apparel Brand
Richmond, VA
2015 - 2019 (4 years)
Independently develop and manage all aspects of the brand, including graphic identity, all products, the online shop, marketing, advertising, social media, sales channels and customer service.
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Graphic Designer
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Richmond, VA
2003 - 2010 (7 years)
Utilized expertise in project management, editorial layout, print advertising design and photography to create a wide range of products for internal and external customers-magazines, books, marketing collateral, and digital communications. Collaborated daily with RT-D Marketing Department and newsroom editors to produce strategic, lasting marketing materials, digital communications and targeted publications. Coordinated long-range planning of seasonal publications to meet sales and production deadlines. Key achievements:
• Concepted and directed the creative development of Richmond's new publication, Brick Weekly. Successfully directed a stable of freelance illustrators and photographers. Art direction and design responsibilities included: page layout, print and digital advertising, promotional items, outdoor advertising and all marketing collateral. Collaborated with editors and writers on features, articles and editorial concepts. Maintained high quality standards and visual integrity for the publication and all marketing materials. Operated innovatively while adhering to fixed deadlines and budgetary limitations.
• Concepted and designed the Richmond Times-Dispatch identity standards guide for appropriate usage of the company logo and its colors
• Recipient of multiple Virginia Press Association and AIGA awards
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Graphic Designer
Tuff Stuff Publications
Richmond VA, United States
1996 - 1999 (3 years)
Responsible for print advertising design of three national, monthly magazines. Independently designed American Tobacco Cards, a 300-page reference publication. Go-to designer for corporate projects.
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Associate Art Director
Style Weekly
Richmond VA, United States
1991 - 1995 (4 years)
Lead designer responsible for visual concept, development and page layout of the weekly publication. Acquired illustrations and photography for weekly special sections. Maintained the creative vision and beliefs of the Art Director.
