Senior User Interface Designer with a background in Graphic Design and over ten years of experience designing solutions for complex design issues in large corporate environments. Held multiple positions within the industry including graphic designer, print art director, interactive art director, digital art director, user interface designer and senior web developer. Quickly learn new software programs and effectively communicate design knowledge to team members and users.
Digital Art Director MRM // McCANN
May 2013 – April 2014
Birmingham, MI General Motors client work was transferred from CE to MRM along with prior responsibilities.
Created facebook contest for GM Card that increased page likes by 13% and won first place Target Award in Financial Products and Services at Direct Marketing Association of Detroit (DMAD)
Lead designer on company initiative to support General Motors in development of responsive emails.
Designed 50+ responsive templates to be utilized for responsive emails.
Managed and designed websites and emails for Targeted In-Market Retail Program for General Motors.
Provided art direction for digital GM CRM design elements.
Creative digital lead on redesign of MRM internal website.
Clients: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, GM CRM, GM Card, Vehicle Purchase Program, New Business
Interactive Art Director Campbell Ewald
July 2012 – May 2013
Warren, MI
Created dynamic mobile friendly emails, static web banners, landing pages and websites.
Collaborated with other departments to create efficient web experiences.
Managed multiple projects under extremely tight deadlines.
Worked closely with different departments to manage and successfully complete projects.
Presented design work to clients for various projects.
Developed innovative design solutions to meet the client’s needs as described in a creative brief.
Clients: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, GM CRM, GM Card, Vehicle Purchase Program, New Business
Art Director Campbell Ewald
September 2010 – July 2012 Warren, MI
Concepted, designed and executed bold dimensional packages, direct mail, collateral, digital, email, promo tiles, e-newsletters and promotional packages.
Developed business-to-business CRM direct mail packages for clients.
Teamed up with copywriters for the creation of effective visual solutions.
Produced final assets to send to the production studio, including preparing files and providing direction for mockups, presentation boards, and completion of project.
Presented work both internally and externally to sell ideas effectively with extensive interaction with Creative Directors.
Clients: GM CRM, GM Card, OnStar, Kaiser Permanente, Dow Solar, Consumers Energy, Vehicle Purchase Program, New Business
Junior Art Director Campbell Ewald
April 2009 – September 2010
Warren, MI
Executed exceptional composition skills by creating detailed layouts, including use of typography and color arrangement to create captivating visual solutions.
Created positive working relationships with other Creatives throughout the agency.
Directed retouchers to create refined, final artwork for all forms of print mediums.
Prepared efficient and effective digital files to be supplied to vendors for output.
Maintained great attention to detail and brand identity in designs.
Clients: GM CRM, GM Card, Vehicle Purchase Program
Graphic Designer Campbell Ewald
September 2007 – April 2009
Warren, MI
Collaborated with Human Resources on planning, design, and execution of internal designs.
Worked in a team environment in the graphics department as well as in close contact with all inner-company creative groups.
Evaluated images, retouched, edited and color corrected photos.
Executed production services for presentations including element boards, packaging, and mock-ups.
