Functional Skills

Project Management
Communications
Media Strategy
Enterprise Content Management
Leadership Development
Digital Marketing / Advertising
Market Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Brand Strategy
Campaign Optimization
Content Marketing
Content Strategy
Digital Experience Design
Website Management
Vendor Management

Software Skills

Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Canva
WordPress

Sector Experience

Consumer Goods
Media & Entertainment
Retail
Social & Public Sector
Technology

Experience

STABLE PRODUCTIONS Media & Communications
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
1/2017 - Present
• Creative concept and direction over digital marketing, photo shoots and video production.
• Social media strategy, execution and management. Influencer marketing and engagement.
• Graphic design of marketing and advertising materials for digital platforms and print production.
• Working with diverse clients representing various industries, including equestrian apparel and gear, fashion, trade shows, technology, photography and real estate.

RLJ Entertainment Marketing
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
10/2011 - 1/2017
• Developed original creative and marketing materials for worldwide theatrical new release campaigns and direct-to-digital channels such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Hulu and Netflix.
• Collaborated on the launch of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) to market the company’s catalog of films, new releases and digital platforms. Responsible for the concept, design and execution of digital content across all social media channels.
• Executed 360 campaigns, including multi-channel advertising specific to each new release, digital assets, key art, specialty packaging, TV spots, online advertising and point-of-purchase materials.
• Design of graphics, promotional materials and social media assets for internal digital channels ALLBLK-TV (formerly UMC, founded by BET head Robert Johnson) and AcornTV.
• Created digital and print promotional materials for Comic-Con and other trade-shows.

INDOMINA MEDIA Start-Up
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
10/2009 - 10/2011
• Outlined the architecture of a creative department for a start-up film distribution company.
• Developed processes and procedures including master schedules, budgets and vendor lists.
• Defined creative and marketing needs for all domestic theatrical and DVD film releases.
• Designed all corporate communications including company website, sizzle reel, PowerPoint presentations, stationary and established company style guide.

Genius Products Marketing
SR MGR, CREATIVE SERVICES
7/2007 - 9/2009
• Executed monthly release slate of theatrical and DVD campaigns for Golden Globe and Academy Award® winning films such as The Great Debaters, Vicky Christina Barcelona and The Reader.
• Directed key art, specialty print packaging, consumer advertising, promotional materials, online campaigns and TV spots.
• Formulated budgets and schedules for each project, ensuring accurate and efficient completion.
• Worked on 360 campaigns, package design and promotional materials for ComicCon and E3.
• Managed a six-figure budget for comprehensive website projects such as “Scratch: The Ultimate DJ” console game and “Halo Interactive Strategy Board Game.”
• Served as liaison with brand marketing, operations, production and legal departments.

ALLUMINATION FILMWORKS Marketing
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
9/2003 - 6/2007
• Managed in-house creative staff of four while executing hands-on design and print production for home entertainment packaging and promotions.
• Created marketing and sales materials for international catalogs of licensed properties such as The Saddle Club and Shushybye.
• Provided an additional source of revenue for the company through the sale of exceptional artwork.
• Created an archival process for the company’s asset library comprising hundreds of titles.

Nova Development Product Management / Strategy
ART DIRECTOR
10/2002 - 9/2003
• Managed the software content creative team responsible for designing the thousands of templates in company products such as Scrapbook Factory and Greeting Card Factory.
• Directed the creative process for all software packaging designs from initial concept sketches, photo shoot direction, pre-production and press checks.
• Established the creative scope of work and project timelines for all software products with detailed content plans and creative briefs.

B.D. FOX & FRIENDS Design
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
8/2001 - 10/2002
• Clients included Microsoft, Xbox, Lucas Arts, Midway, THQ, Sony PlayStation and Infogrames.
• Graphic design exploration from initial sketch to final production for logos, packaging, advertising and promotional materials on console game packaging titles such as Halo.
• Created trade show advertising and graphics for events such as E3 and ComiCon.

VIVENDI UNIVERSAL GAMES Design
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2/1998 - 8/2001
• Managed the brand development, logo and packaging design for product lines such as
World of Warcraft from Blizzard Entertainment.
• Design of console game packaging for licensed intellectual properties from Sony, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Studios, Lionel Trains, The Muppets, Fisher Price, Barbie and Mattel.
• Oversaw the rebranding of the JumpStart educational software packaging line from start to finish.
• Responsibilities included hiring design firms and illustrators, presentation of concept sketches through to final art, casting child models, planning and executing multiple photo shoots and traveling monthly for press checks.