Art Director | Senior Creative | Branding | Media | Fine Arts + Tech Skills | (He, Him)
WebMD Health Corporation , New York, NY (Remote)
2008 - 2020
Art Director | Medscape
Directed, developed and oversaw a remote team of graphic designers and web developers dedicated to specific ad content designed for the physicians’ portal, providing clinical information to better serve patients. Direct client-facing involvement with initial meetings, pitches and project guidance, along with interactions between account managers and writers.
Pokémon USA, New York, NY
2006-2008
Art Director
Led team of 2-3 designers for web, print, online video commercials and product development supporting the Pokémon card and video games, as well as creating materials and promotions for the online store.
Partsearch Technologies, New YorK, NY
2004-2006
Art Director
Focused brand identity and awareness through online and print campaigns for the largest part supply catalog. Collaborated with marketing team to identify where best to expand brand awareness, which resulted in partnerships with RadioShack, RC Willey and nearly every major consumer electronics retailer.
TP Orthodontics, LaPorte, IN
2002-2004
Art Director
Provided art direction for print/web campaigns and brand awareness. Collaborated with CEO to focus branding and develop design guidelines.
J. Walter Thompson, Chicago, IL
2000-2001
Art Director
Part of a team of art directors that oversaw campaigns for major clientele in a fast-paced ad agency. Focus was mainly online and print with some broadcast commercial work.
Playboy Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, IL
1998-2000
Art Director | New Media
Produced artwork and design for sections of the Playboy.com site and online store. Partnered with photography, video department and writers on new weekly content.
Toy Life
2010-2018
Owner / Designer / Developer / Artist / Toy Designer
Emmelle
2009-2014
Art Direction / Designer / Developer
J'envie
2009-2014
Art Direction / Designer / Developer
Master of Arts: Illustration - Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor Arts: Illustration - Ball State University, Muncie, IN
James Webb Young 2000 winner
Award based upon votes by J. Walter Thompson agency. This award is handed out to the top creatives in the company, usually given to people who have been with JWT for some time. I received this award after my first six months.