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Creative Media Manager
AVN Media Network
Chatsworth CA Jun.'11 - present |
Manage production of the art department of this B2B entertainment and novelty industry media company. Responsible for design production of multiple international trade shows and trade magazines, in addition to design and illustration for print and web. |
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Senior Designer
Aaron, Thomas & Associates
Chatsworth CA Jul.'08 - May '10 |
Created and produced print campaigns for state and national political
candidates, voter initiatives and ballot measures for this multi-faceted
advertising, marketing and direct mail agency. Additional responsibilities
included creating and maintaining websites, promotional pieces and online marketing templates. |
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Digital Media Designer
Independent graphic artist
Los Angeles CA Nov.'07 - Jun.'08 |
Worked a 3 month contract assignment designing for PMF Productions, a Woodland Hills creative agency, designing ads, brochures and promotional pieces. I also tutored Photoshop as well as completing numerous freelance design projects. |
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Art Director
Teddy Communications/AVN Media
Chatsworth CA Nov.'06 - Oct.'07 |
Conceptual design, writing, illustration and production of two international
business-to-business magazines, Online, a monthly for e-commerce
webmasters, and Novelty Business, for retailers, as well as
advertising, PR and event project design. Supervised a team of three production
artists and a photo editor. |
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Digital Media Designer
Independent graphic artist
Los Angeles CA Feb.'04 - Oct.'06 |
Extended-term and freelance positions designing and illustrating for entertainment and ad agencies, alternating between print, packaging, website and production projects. During this time, I also refined my skillset with classes in Maya 3D software at Santa Monica Community College. |
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Art Director, Webmaster
Hank Londoner Photography, Inc.
Los Angeles CA Aug.'02 - Jan.'04 |
Created and produced a 10,000+ item database-driven e-commerce photography/ video business
from scratch. I developed a business plan, secured a merchant account
and hosting, designed and created and maintained the site. I devised a streamlined production
system for scanning and cataloging, hired and supervised video editors, freelancers and a PHP
programmer, and held responsibility for financial goals, marketing
and SEO. I also created and managed an affiliate program, hub sites, ad campaigns
and developed promotional initiatives like viral marketing, giveaways and
contests. |
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Digital Media Designer
Independent graphic artist
Los Angeles CA May'00 - Jul.'02 |
Design and illustration for some of the hottest entertainment and tech companies,
alternating between print, packaging, website, POP design and production,
concept to completion. |
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Art Director
Merwin Creative
Seattle WA Nov.'97-Apr.'00 |
Branding development, advertising, event and interactive conceptual design
and production for clients like Microsoft, Compaq and Microsoft co-founder
Paul Allen's Experience Music Project museum at the Space Needle. |
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Designer, Principal
LSD
Seattle WA Sep.'90-Oct.'97 |
Founded and led a small, full-service marketing and design agency. Project management,
creative direction & production for all design, as well as sales,
marketing and budgeting. Projects included branding & identity,
ad design and placement, packaging, print, web and interactive
design for small local businesses as well as high-profile international firms, from concept to completion. |
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Designer
Editions Bauer
Paris France Oct.'89-Aug.'90 |
Designed, produced and coordinated page layouts and production for this German
publisher of French magazines Marie France, Maxi and Aujourd'hui Madame. Hired and supervised photographers and
illustrators, and worked closely with color separators and printers
in checking quality control. |
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Associate Art Director
Popular Mechanics / Hearst Magazines
New York NY Oct.'87-Sep.'89 |
Managed feature article graphics from concept to printing. Worked closely with writers
and editors in formulating ideas, presented detailed layouts, then
hired and supervised photographers, illustrators and freelancers.
Supervised production services including 4/C separations & quality
control. |
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Promotions Designer
Gilbarco Inc. / Exxon
Greensboro NC Mar.'85-Apr.'86 |
Created and produced sales, promotional and public relations material for
this international manufacturer of computerized service station equipment,
from catalogs, brochures and posters to slide shows, airport displays
and sales videos. |
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Layout Artist
Compute! Publications/ ABC Magazines
Greensboro NC Jan.'84-Feb.'85 |
Designed and produced layouts, graphics and illustrations for Compute! magazine and two other monthly magazines, including book covers and
advertisements. Responsibilities included creating and producing promotional
and sales support materials for direct mail and marketing. |
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Education
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown NC |
Graduated with Associate Degree in Commercial Art. Special studies included commercial studio photography and four color press production. |
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