Innovative and accomplished senior-level Graphic Designer with extensive experience overseeing and supporting graphic design, branding, and advertising initiatives for organizations in the medical, pharmaceutical, and consumer sectors. Adept at managing design teams and delivering creative excellence with a print and digital production background. Highly skilled at transforming client visions into impactful visual strategies that align with brand objectives and business goals. Recognized for exceptional communication and problem-solving with the ability to thrive in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
Core Competencies include: Creative Strategy | Content Development | Team Leadership | Graphic Design | Branding | Client Relations
Professional Experience
Design Manager, Journals Production Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA
October 2010 – July 2024
Independently managed and allocated assignments to in-house Design Department and team of five design freelancers. Elevate staff with protocol guidance and best practices.
• Drove concepts and innovation based on the client’s vision, priorities, brand guidelines, and production parameters to meet and exceed business objectives.
• Demonstrated core values, practiced mindfulness, empathy and active listening to foster the growth of client relationships and execute strategies in a collaborative effort.
• Oversaw quality and workflow of all design projects from initiation to final delivery via print vendors, typesetters and online platforms.
Electronic Arts Specialist GSW-Worldwide, Newtown, PA
February 2007 – April 2009
Prepared and delivered final art files of client-approved layouts. Evaluate and improve files for accuracy and consistency based on established brand standards and print specifications.
• Assisted and mentored creative team in professional file-building techniques.
• Provided application support and troubleshooting for Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Organized and maintained all art and files on the servers used by the creative team.
Digital Studio Project Manager Foote Cone and Belding, New York, NY
April 2005 – April 2006
Coordinated with art directors, copy editors and production to refine and create pre-press-ready mechanicals for detail aids, patient education brochures, journal ads, slide kits, and other collateral pieces for high-profile clients such as Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, and Pfizer.
Graphic Designer Elsevier, New York, New York
May 2001 – April 2005
Oversaw design initiatives, from concept to completion, including the design and production of full-color covers, complete interiors, and classified advertisements for Elsevier’s science and medical journals.
• Built mock-ups for approval, prepared graphics and files/materials including written type specifications, mechanicals, and proofing for off-site print vendors.
Education
Associate of Arts (AA), Specialized Technology, Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Technical Skills
PC and Mac Operating Systems | Adobe Creative Cloud | Microsoft Office