Summary
- Over 15 years experience as Art Director for online and offline projects.
- Interface well with all levels of personnel to achieve efficient, effective results.
- Able to develop, manage and maintain production systems and schedules for multiple projects.
- Highly proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite Programs.
Education
Cleveland Art Academy, Cleveland, OH
Double major: Graphic Design and Illustration
Cooper School of Art, Cleveland, OH
Major: Illustration
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
PHP
HTML
CSS
SASS
Wordpress
Experience
Demotrac, Los Angeles, CA
2012-2017, User Experience Designer, Web Developer
Design and code custom websites for a variety of clients using mobile-first standards. Collaborate to define the visual direction for message clarity and user adoption. Adapt established and leading-edge structural elements within WordPress using PHP, CSS and HTML to produce attractive, secure and stable sites. Maintain technical and esthetic attributes over time.
Mark Rakow Design, Los Angeles, CA
2004-2011, Graphic Designer, Contract
Work with a variety of clients on design projects including direct mail, email, website, CD/DVD packaging and promotional materials. Interface with outside vendors. Manage multiple simultaneous projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
LA Family Magazine, West Hollywood, CA
2002-2004, Graphic Designer
Design, layout and produce editorial and ad content for monthly publication. Design, layout and produce brochures, ads, emails and website for Pali Overnight Adventures summer camp.
Frontiers Newsmagazine, West Hollywood, CA
1996-2002, Art Director
1992-1996, Assistant Art Director
Manage 4-person art and production department. Interface with editorial, classifieds and sales department supervisors as well as outside vendors. Develop and maintain production guidelines and schedules. Create art and production department budget. Produce one- to four-color covers and editorial features from concept to final art for Bi-weekly Newsmagazine. Produce, track, organize and maintain an archive of numerous client ads. Produce promotional materials, forms and corporate support materials. Train and supervise art department personnel.
Lisser and Associates, Santa Monica, CA
1990-1992, Publications Specialist
Design, layout and produce comprehensive auto maintenance manuals, direct mail materials, and packaging for clients including Izusu and Mazda. Design and produce corporate identity and logos. Train office personnel on computer system and assist in the organization and maintenance of office operations.