Resume

Deadline driven, user experience director and designer with over a decade of enterprise client experience.

Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Verifone, Inc | Scottsdale, AZ

Designed and directed tier 1 client UI/UX projects resulting in the company securing multiple high value contracts.
Conducted discussions for mapping out complex information architecture and user experience flows.
Project lead on user interface design/mechanics for payment systems to be used by the visually impaired.
Directed all aspects of the new product packaging initiatives.
Worked with development team to ensure high-fidelity prototypes accurately matched design vision.

ZIVELO, Inc | Scottsdale, AZ

Designed and directed multiple product design proposals that resulted in securing a multi-million dollar contract with McDonald's Corporation.
Developed and managed all aspects of digital and print marketing design.
Managed up to 15 projects at a given time.
Recommended and consulted with account executives on multiple aspects of product design.
Created 10+ design presentations and proposals a month for clients, account managers and VPs.

PetSmart Corporation | Phoenix, AZ

Digital Design and Marketing Team Member.
Responsible for the creation, design, update and management of all graphic/web materials that lived in the PetSmart digital world.

Papagalos Strategic Communications | Phoenix, AZ

2013 Benelli USA Product Guide (Firearms Catalog): Produced 80 page catalog for print. Responsible for all aspects of production including design/composition of all spreads.

Colliers International | Phoenix, AZ

Created new and edited existing commercial real estate collateral materials while maintaining the international brand standards of Colliers.
Designed eye-catching E-Blasts promoting new properties using web standards to ensure smooth delivery through the internal digital marketing teams. Produced large high resolution presentation banners.

Crosby--Wright | Scottsdale, AZ

Re-built creative department while managing multiple existing design projects.
Completed direction of multiple ad campaigns.
Designed multiple marketing proposals and investor packages.
Developed identity and branding packages for several new companies.
Managed project tracking and budget management. Responsible for client presentations and meetings pertaining to all aspects of the Art Department. graphic prototypes and developement direction. Intern management and demonstration of creative suite tutorials.

AZ Big Media | Scottsdale, AZ

Responsible for the complete design of seven print publications: AZ Business Magazine, AZ Real Estate, Experience Arizona, Scottsdale Living, Ranking Arizona, PlayBall Magazine and People to Know in AZ Real Estate.
Managed print deadlines, house ad creation, retouching and placement. Completed re-branding of existing publication identities resulting in direct financial gain for the company. Coordinated story budget with editorial staff while maintaining a 50/50 ad ratio in all publications. Created web ready graphics for the digital media department. Designed and managed all aspects of printed collateral material for company expos and events.
Complete re-branding of existing publication identities resulting in direct financial gain for the company. Coordinated story budget with editorial staff while maintaining a 50/50 ad ratio in all publications. Created web ready graphics for the digital media department. Designed and managed all aspects of printed collateral material for company expos and events.