OCTOBER 2016 - AUGUST 2020
A freelance job that turned into a full-time position, I was hired as a Senior Graphic Designer to help revise current and create new product to further enhance Daron’s successful line of aviation models and novelty toys.
FEBRUARY 2011 – AUGUST 2016
A Creative Director of this Integrated Marketing and Communications Firm. Some of the key specialized products include advertising, PR, social media, research, co-op advertising, sales promotion, interactive and web design. Our creative philosophy is based on sound, strategic ideas that connect with our prospects.
SEPTEMBER 2009 - JULY 2010
A versatile part of the art department, I was involved with creating the look and feel of many of the video casino games produced by High 5 Games. The primary focus was with logo designs, text work and frameworks used in the games. I was also called upon from time to time to create the glass and pay tables that are prominently displayed in each game to help draw the attention of potential game players.
JUNE 2008 - APRIL 2009
An integral part of the in-house marketing department at Aetrex that developed new and exciting visual promotions to a footwear product line. These new promotional materials increased sales and distribution of products and made the company a more recognized brand.
MARCH 2003 - MAY 2008
I managed a group of designers in the company’s in-house art department that was relied upon to create packaging, catalogs, advertisements, product photography and promotional materials, which were vital to the promotion and sales of our company. Also directed the design and construction of our showroom and booths for various toy shows, which helped to promote our products and increased interest and sales from our prospective buyers.
JUNE 1997 - MARCH 2003
A vital part of this small design firm, I was part of a team of designers that produced various packaging, advertisements and promotional materials for various major corporate clients including: Maxell Corporation of America, Brother International, and Sony.
B.A. in Graphic Design and Media Arts with a Concentration in Web Design
Summa Cum Laude
Graduated October 2019
A.A.S. Degree in Applied Sciences with Concentration in Graphic Design
Graduated May 1995