With over 14 years of professional experience in Graphic Design, I have been exposed to most of the creative disciplines and information that a solid designer must master. The experience that I have gained has prepared me to be a rigorous thinker, a good problem solver whose strong design skills are the most critical aspect of Visual Communications. The sum of my past work and education has prepared me for both the fast paced and the creative environment that I believe is necessary for a successful career in Graphic Design. As a Visual Communications designer I have been responsible for all aspects of design, from conceptualization to fabrication and implementation.

A partial list of clients include:
Direct Buy®
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Healthcare providers in the Texas Medical Center
Houston Zoological Gardens
Lowe’s® Home Improvement Stores
The City of New Orleans French Quarter District
The Fountain of Praise Church
The Great Indoors®
The Home Depot®
The Houston Community College System

In addition to my work featuring print and marketing, I also have experience in the area of exhibit design including The Kitchen and Bath International Show - (selected for Best of Show for 2009, 2010, 2011), The Exhibit at The Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Gladney Visitor Center and The Exhibit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Design and execute innovative marketing strategies, which significantly have improved company’s recognition and revenues. Provides Art Direction of all Graphic related materials and responsible for the overall strategy, management and administration of all company-wide Graphic Design.

Oversee team projects and work independently to complete the most demanding individual projects including the creative development of collateral materials, retail displays, web, packaging and advertising for Cosentino North America.

Activities include:
Provide Art Direction and manage artwork completion with Graphic Design team
Upload product images and graphic related material to Data Access Management website
Extensive travel throughout the United States and Europe
Develops materials for Sales Presentations, Line Reviews, Catalogs, Sell Sheets for National Accounts and Kitchen and Bath dealers throughout North America
Interact with Sr. Management and all other internal company departments

Product brands include:
Cosentino®
Cosentino Centers(23 locations in the United States)
ECO® by Cosentino®
Prexury® Semi-Precious Stones
Scalea® Natural Stone
Sensa® Natural Granite
Silestone® Natural Quartz
Stone Systems® Inc.(14 locations in the United States)

COMPETENCIES

Teamwork
Communication
Timeliness / sense of urgency
Strong Work Ethic
Self-starter / enthusiasm
Able to rapidly change directions
Ad Design Layout
Brings new ideas
Catalog Design
Exhibit Design
HTML / CSS
Management
Negotiations
Photo Shoots
Pre-Press
Print Design
Production
Program Development
Project Management
Retail Design
Sales / Presentations
Strategic Marketing Planning
Team Building and Leadership
Vendor Relations
Front End Website Design and Development



RECOGNITIONS

AdStudy® AwardSignet Research Inc.
Interior and Sources Magazine - Sept 2009

Kitchen and Bath International Show
Best of Show Exhibit Design
Atlanta2009
Chicago2010
Las Vegas2011


CERTIFICATIONS

InDesign CS4
GREP Styles2010

InDesign CS4
Learning GREP Styles2010