I offer a diversified experience in communication, design and project management. These range from working with clients redefining a corporate brand, to managing designers and ensuring they execute plans in a timely and efficient manner. My experience working with NCAA, NHL, NBA and UFC among other larger properties has galvanized my confidence working between large organizations with strict style guidelines. I also still get excited working with new or smaller organizations who are just growing their brand. Using my creative mind I've found new project leads using social media and networking groups, and have worked hard to foster these leads into long-term relationships, as helping people has remained my motivating force for over 23 years.
Graphic Designer / Production Specialist
2016 - 2017
Altrua Global Solutions - Tallahassee, FL
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Duties preformed:
Using Illustrator & Photoshop I designed promotional material graphics for clients like McDonald's, Burger King, etc. I also used Vutek Presses, HP and Roland printers to produce the promotional materials.
Owner / Designer
​2006 - present
Gray Matter Studios - Tallahassee, FL
Duties preformed:
Using Illustrator & Photoshop I work with local Tallahassee businesses to develop their business brands and I also help established companies refresh their current brand. I specialized in apparel design and embellishment, focusing on t-shirts and embroidered apparel.
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Graphic Sports Apparel Designer
​2009 - 2015
Fanatics Inc. - Jacksonville, FL (Satellite from Tallahassee, FL)
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Duties preformed:
I was part of the creative team tasked developing sport related graphics for NCAA and professional leagues including NFL, NBA & NHL.
I developed graphics for entertainment properties such as Warner Bros, MGM, Paramount, MTV, GM, CBS, Mountain Dew, UFC, and King Features.
Occasionally traveled to satellite screen printing locations around the south-east United States to ensure quality control of outsourced screen-printed goods.
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Lead Graphic Artist
​2002 - 2009
Full Press Apparel - Tallahassee, FL
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Duties preformed:
I worked with sales personnel and clients to create custom designs for screen printing.
I color separated each design for the screen printing process.
I troubleshot technical challenges involving both PC and MAC platforms.
Communicated with the screen print personnel to ensure quality production.
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Graphic Designer / Production Manager
​2001 - 2002
Dominion Sign Company - Richmond, VA
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Duties preformed:
I worked with sales personnel to create custom designs for sign production.
Used Illustrator and Corel Draw to design promotional signage.
Used plotters to cut and apply vinyl to a variety of substrates.
I troubleshot technical challenges involving both PC and MAC platforms.
Virginia Commonwealth University
1994 - 1999
Richmond, VA
Degree Received: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Communication Arts & Design
Concentration: Kinetic Media
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Work​
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Education
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Color Separation
Color Correction
Both PC & MAC OS
Vutek Digital Press
Arizona Digital Screen Press
HP & Roland Printers
Corel Draw
Microsoft Office Suite
3-D Animation
Traditional Animation
Black & White Photography
Sound Edit 16
Digital & Analog Video Production 8mm & 16mm film