what i do

design and layout for print, web, interactive
motion graphics and animation
video editing and visual effects
website architecture and interface design
logos and branding
photo retouching/compositing
conventional & digital illustration

what i’ve got

a creative “swiss army knife”
flexible, adaptible, multi-talented problem solver whose mantra is “There’s always a way”
understands connection of words, imagery, and presentation to convey total brand personality
balances creativity and style with technical requirements/limitations and client desires

quick creative thinking
accustomed to juggling multiple projects under strict deadlines

attention to detail
copy editing, typography, pixel-precise alignment, perfectionist about rhythm and timing

outstanding communication skills
adept at articulating creative ideas, and building rapport with clients, team members, executives and stakeholders

interactive concept development
experience with storyboards, interactive page layouts, site grids, interface demos

expertise
InDesign – Illustrator – Photoshop – Acrobat – Dreamweaver
HTML, CSS, Javascript | Adobe Premiere, After Effects; Final Cut, Motion | Cubase, MIDI

where i’ve been

20+ years design & creative management for print and multimedia
10 years content & editorial management
8 years as creative director for a team of five designers and writers

entertainment partners 2011 – 2019

Graphic design and layout for print and digital advertisements, brochures, manuals, social media, emails, websites. Web and email HTML/CSS coding. Develop graphics, animation, and scheduling for internal digital signage. Some video editing and motion graphics.

Primary designer for all elements of short-lived sub-brand Emergent.

Writer/illustrator of in-house “EPisodes” comic strip spotlighting company principles, policies, and culture.

Principal creator and custodian of company forms, including PDF functionality and custom javascript.

After dept was dissolved, was retained as contractor for graphics and video services.

pmc 2008 – 2009

Web and print design for municipal agencies and their projects/programs. Interface design, production, HTML/CSS coding, Flash design/development, integration with Ektron content management system (ASP.NET based). Design of print advertising and promotional materials.

Principal web and advertising designer for Los Angeles County Public Works “CleanLA” campaign.

Principal designer for Santa Monica CityTV, Airport, Rent Control web sites.

freelance 2007 – 2008 / 2009 – 2011 / 2019 – present

Print and web design – theatrical production art – video editing, animation, motion graphics – packaging – identity design – advertising design – web programming & development – forms design and PDF scripting. Clients included a variety of theatrical, educational, industrial and financial companies, including NBC Universal, Néstle, Nielsen Business Media, TransAmerica.

american youth soccer organization 1992 – 2007

Publications Editor – Publications/Design Mgr – Creative Services/Web Mgr
Progressively responsible roles in content and design of publications, PR & marketing communications for national nonprofit youth sports organization. Culminating as art director, responsible for designing/overseeing design of overall organization identity: publications, advertising & marketing materials, program & event logos/identity/graphics, website & microsites, video & interactive projects. Manager for five-person department of designers/writers; senior member of marketing communications team.

Designed and implemented identities for 12 years of annual themes, conference series, and other events, including collateral and signage.

Editorial content, design, and layout of quarterly magazine, as well as quarterly and monthly newsletters.

Single-handedly designed and developed several promotional sub-sites, including online soccer camp registration systems.

hare publications 1989 – 1992

Managing Editor, “Police” Magazine
Editorial and design management for monthly 4/c trade magazine (circ. 45,000). Establish editorial and design philosophies and maintain their consistency. Conceive magazine and page layouts, oversee art production. Work closely with freelance writers, photographers and artists, supervise photo shoots, assign/select art and photography.

Magazine nominated for 12 and won 5 WPA “Maggie” awards for editorial and design excellence over three years.