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Strategic Growth Advisor
Sonick GroupStrategic Growth Advisor
Aug. 2024
Strategic Advisor
NaradaStrategic Advisor
Jan. 2024
Freelance Design
HashgraphFreelance Design
Jan. 2023
Creative Team Lead
Publishers Clearing HouseCreative Team Lead
Jan. 2020
Partner | Director of Strategic Operations
2x2 PartnerPartner | Director of Strategic Operations
Apr. 2019Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Creative Director
Captivate, LLCCreative Director
Sep. 2016 - May. 2022Greater New York City AreaSome of what I do for Captivate: - Source and liaise with designers, management, clients, and outside client production. - Review departmental workflow, time tracking, equipment and staffing needs to ensure deadlines and budget requirements are met. - Serve as a point of contact for inter-office projects (eg. Corporate branding, campaign development etc.) - Offer creative direction and advise on copy and visuals to produce effective ads that are visually compelling and meet client objectives, including the captivate.com web site. - Assist Marketing in the design and execution of promotional and virtual collateral. - Handle tasks as assigned by the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). - Miscellaneous Managerial Duties such as: - Hire, induct, and train new staff members as needed. - Prepare and deliver employee performance reviews. - Mentor & train staff on company and departmental standards and processes, etc. - Oversee & lead the team of creative marketing managers to deliver the highest quality content.
Art Director / Creative Services Operations Manager
WPIX-TVArt Director / Creative Services Operations Manager
Sep. 2014 - Sep. 2016New York, NYWhat I'm responsible for: Creative Services- Enhancing social media presence on/off air Provide better social integration Liaison to News gfx department Help maintain/establish a brand identity for News and ensure we are staying on brand mark Provide support to network preditor Support department artists Create Concept integrated sales opportunities Producing and coordinating sales billboards and snipes Editing and versioning spots as needed Oversee Freelance production of requested graphics IT- Project and Media Management Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures Liaison between CS and IT Attend Ops meetings and work with the other departments to keep lines of communication open Makes sure CS is taking advantage of all in-house technology properly, maintains the technology and troubleshoot when needed VizRT- Facilitate our on-air graphics using Viz Arist News- Help establish and maintain News’ standards and practices Build and maintain a News centric calendar for events to be ahead of them and be able to be better prepared Help bridge the gap between Sales, Creative Services and News Facilitate Sales initiatives and promos in a timely manner so all teams are better prepared and can properly help support the client My Qualifications: A strong working knowledge of the creative process, fundamentals and design aesthetic Strong knowledge of VizRT, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Web development and design, Cinema 4D, video editing as well as project management software Excellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels for internal employees, clients and vendors Strong ability to prioritize work and resources based on short- and long-term needs Strong ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy Ability to grasp technical aspects, programs and lead department Value preparedness and understand that processes set us up for successful execution Astute, quick, resourceful, efficient and ready to make things happen.
Art Director
Tribune MediaArt Director
Oct. 2013 - Sep. 2014New York, NY
Instructor- Interdisciplinary portfolio class
School of Visual ArtsInstructor- Interdisciplinary portfolio class
Sep. 2011 - Jun. 2014New York, NYSenior Portfolio class
Motion Graphic Designer
WPIX-TVMotion Graphic Designer
Jun. 2010 - Oct. 2013New York, NY
Brand Strategist and Creative Director
Curious FrogBrand Strategist and Creative Director
May. 2010New HampshireBrand Strategy, design (motion and print), and branding for companies big and small.
designer/editor
Giraldi Mediadesigner/editor
Aug. 2009 - May. 2010-design and conceptualize various print and web promos, edit short films and commercials for director Bob Giraldi -create reels and motion design for Giraldi Media
Off Air design intern
MTV NetworksOff Air design intern
May. 2008 - Sep. 2008designed print materials for OFF AIR department on projects such as the VMA’s and the MTV Movie Awards
Lead designer
Corporate Giant RecordsLead designer
May. 2006 - Jul. 2007Oversaw all day-to-day operations such as booking of shows and finance operations, created and maintained client websites, created all advertisements for web and newsprint for clients

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