CV
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts — Graphic Design 1999
Cum Laude
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
EXPERIENCE
2008-Present
SicolaMartin
Senior Art Director
Advertising and marketing agency specializing in targeted and integrated campaigns and strategic marketing. Worked with the creative team to deliver effective campaigns for consumer and technology industry leaders like St. David's Healthcare, Samsung, and VMware.
2006 - 2007
Madison Design Group
Senior Art Director
Madison Design Group is a small strategic design group that delivers strong design solutions for small to large corporations and not-for-profits. We deliver quality holistic campaigns in design of advertising, magazine design, web site design, brand identity systems, brochures, and direct–to–consumer print materials. The studio environment is set-up as collaborative experience where everyone jumps in to give feedback and work together to achieve the clients goals.
2005 - 2007
Northern Kentucky University
Adjunct Instructor
Introduction to Computer Graphics/
Introduction to Graphic Design
These introductory design courses cover the technical use of major design applications including Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign. Students are also introduced to a wide variety topics such as symbols, imagery & meaning, information design, design history and three-dimensional graphic design. Students leave these courses with an understanding of how to create and analyze mature graphic form and functionality while furthering technical skills and achieving a better understanding of what graphic design is.
1998 - 2005
Benchmark
Senior Art Director
At Benchmark I designed advertising, identity systems, brochures, point–of–purchase displays, and direct–to–consumer print materials for major Procter & Gamble brands including Olay Global, Zest, Bounce, Noxzema, etc.; Craftsman tools; and Kavo Dental. I have a strong understanding of model and product photography concepting. Strategic development of branding research for existing brands and new clients was one of my primary responsibilities. I developed and managed new business materials that helped grow the business for the agency. In addition, I reviewed and advised college students on portfolios and resume writing.
1999 - 2003
The Artery
Founding Member/President
The Artery was a non-profit art center dedicated to serving emerging local artists by providing low-rent studio spaces and the opportunity to exhibit in professional gallery spaces. Here, I helped create, develop, and instruct art programs for inner–city youth and low–income families. I was also a guest lecturer at public schools, colleges and universities on topics such as design, art, community service and career counseling.
1991 - 1999
224th Chemical Company,
United States Army Reserves
Specialist
My specialization was in chemical/biological and nuclear warfare. I was responsible for creating and teaching chemical warfare training programs for company, maintenance and inventory of equipment, and created multimedia presentations for command briefings.
SKILLS
• Manage design teams through all phases from the conceptual to the final art.
• Strong experience in photography art direction concepting, research, and photo shoots.
• Self-starter & team player.
• Excellent typographic skills.
• Experience in strategic branding.
• Experience and knowledge with web design.
• 2-D & 3-D environmental graphics.
• Digital imaging, retouching, and manipulation.
• Traditional illustration in a variety of mediums.
• Skilled in designing, layout, and printing with the letterpress.
• Work within deadlines and within budget.
• Vendor/printer negotiation.
• Excellent customer and client relation skills.
HONORS & AWARDS
• AIGA Poster Design Merit Award 2007
• AIGA Invitation Design Merit Award 2007
• AIGA Logo Design Merit Award 2007
• Cincinnati Design Awards Retail Store Design 2005
• Graphic Design: USA Award of Merit 2005
• The Great Design Show Finalist 2005
• AIGA Design Excellence Award 2004
• AIGA Poster Design Merit Award 2004
• Art Directors Club of Cincinnati — Judges Choice 2000
• Art Directors Club of Cincinnati — Poster Design (Gold) 2000
• Zanders International Paper Award of Distinction 2000
• Schiff Family Art Scholarship 1997 - 1999
• Minority Education Opportunity Scholarship 1995 - 1999
• Jerome D. Robinson Scholarship 1998
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• AIGA American Institute of Graphic Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts — Graphic Design 1999
Cum Laude
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
EXPERIENCE
2008-Present
SicolaMartin
Senior Art Director
Advertising and marketing agency specializing in targeted and integrated campaigns and strategic marketing. Worked with the creative team to deliver effective campaigns for consumer and technology industry leaders like St. David's Healthcare, Samsung, and VMware.
2006 - 2007
Madison Design Group
Senior Art Director
Madison Design Group is a small strategic design group that delivers strong design solutions for small to large corporations and not-for-profits. We deliver quality holistic campaigns in design of advertising, magazine design, web site design, brand identity systems, brochures, and direct–to–consumer print materials. The studio environment is set-up as collaborative experience where everyone jumps in to give feedback and work together to achieve the clients goals.
2005 - 2007
Northern Kentucky University
Adjunct Instructor
Introduction to Computer Graphics/
Introduction to Graphic Design
These introductory design courses cover the technical use of major design applications including Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign. Students are also introduced to a wide variety topics such as symbols, imagery & meaning, information design, design history and three-dimensional graphic design. Students leave these courses with an understanding of how to create and analyze mature graphic form and functionality while furthering technical skills and achieving a better understanding of what graphic design is.
1998 - 2005
Benchmark
Senior Art Director
At Benchmark I designed advertising, identity systems, brochures, point–of–purchase displays, and direct–to–consumer print materials for major Procter & Gamble brands including Olay Global, Zest, Bounce, Noxzema, etc.; Craftsman tools; and Kavo Dental. I have a strong understanding of model and product photography concepting. Strategic development of branding research for existing brands and new clients was one of my primary responsibilities. I developed and managed new business materials that helped grow the business for the agency. In addition, I reviewed and advised college students on portfolios and resume writing.
1999 - 2003
The Artery
Founding Member/President
The Artery was a non-profit art center dedicated to serving emerging local artists by providing low-rent studio spaces and the opportunity to exhibit in professional gallery spaces. Here, I helped create, develop, and instruct art programs for inner–city youth and low–income families. I was also a guest lecturer at public schools, colleges and universities on topics such as design, art, community service and career counseling.
1991 - 1999
224th Chemical Company,
United States Army Reserves
Specialist
My specialization was in chemical/biological and nuclear warfare. I was responsible for creating and teaching chemical warfare training programs for company, maintenance and inventory of equipment, and created multimedia presentations for command briefings.
SKILLS
• Manage design teams through all phases from the conceptual to the final art.
• Strong experience in photography art direction concepting, research, and photo shoots.
• Self-starter & team player.
• Excellent typographic skills.
• Experience in strategic branding.
• Experience and knowledge with web design.
• 2-D & 3-D environmental graphics.
• Digital imaging, retouching, and manipulation.
• Traditional illustration in a variety of mediums.
• Skilled in designing, layout, and printing with the letterpress.
• Work within deadlines and within budget.
• Vendor/printer negotiation.
• Excellent customer and client relation skills.
HONORS & AWARDS
• AIGA Poster Design Merit Award 2007
• AIGA Invitation Design Merit Award 2007
• AIGA Logo Design Merit Award 2007
• Cincinnati Design Awards Retail Store Design 2005
• Graphic Design: USA Award of Merit 2005
• The Great Design Show Finalist 2005
• AIGA Design Excellence Award 2004
• AIGA Poster Design Merit Award 2004
• Art Directors Club of Cincinnati — Judges Choice 2000
• Art Directors Club of Cincinnati — Poster Design (Gold) 2000
• Zanders International Paper Award of Distinction 2000
• Schiff Family Art Scholarship 1997 - 1999
• Minority Education Opportunity Scholarship 1995 - 1999
• Jerome D. Robinson Scholarship 1998
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• AIGA American Institute of Graphic Arts