PAST EXPERIENCE
Creative Director
GARRETT BRANDS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
March 2021Â - Present
· Directed photoshoots from concept through completion, ensuring creative aligned with brand standards and client goals.
· Managed and mentored a team of photographers, stylists, and creatives, fostering collaboration and fresh thinking.
· Created shot lists, storyboards, and mood boards to guide production and bring visual ideas to life.
· Partnered with clients to understand their vision and deliver standout visuals that exceeded expectations.
· Handled budgets and resources strategically to maximize impact without sacrificing quality.
· Coordinated seamlessly across teams and vendors to keep productions on schedule and on budget.
HERENOW CREATIVE
SENIOR DESIGNER
September 2013 - June 2020
· Worked with major brands including Nike, Lyft, Columbia, Sorel
· Responsible for retail design, keynote presentations, visual center development, logo design and digital design
· Art Directed national online video campaigns
· Managed team of designers and freelance support
· Responsible for developing retail design in national stores
· Created and maintained visual centers for global campaigns
· Coordinated and hosted team events
· Worked with production vendors to maintain design integrity
JOED DESIGN
SENIOR DESIGNER
January 2005Â - August 2013
· Worked with major brands including Unilever, Bosch, Rotozip, Rustoleum
· Responsible for package design, logo design, brochures,point of purchase display concepting and dieline development
· Communicated directly with production and design associates to make certain creative objectives and deadlines were met
· Developed packaging and displays for national and international licensed products which maintained the creative look and high standards of the brands
· Art Directed local and in-house photo shoots to ensure creative objectives were achieved
· Press approvals on numerous substrates
STEVENS & TATE COMMUNICATIONS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
July 2004 - December 2004
· Worked with major brands including Aldi, Kirk Homes
· Responsible for package design, print ads, logo design, overall design of local home-builder and theater
· Reviewed designs for accuracy, quality and design integrity
· Responsible for design mock ups