Wayne State University

BFA, Advertising Design

1985 - 1990

Art Director

Real Integrated

Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

• Produced art layouts by developing concepts and provided work direction to staff • Ensured that al... l aspects of the campaign align with the needs of the client • Data entry for new business documents and spread sheets • Prepared projects for print and digital upload • Strategized design, staff, or process issues • Retouched stock photos and consumer products • Developed typography designs and iconography charts for projects and concepts Contract Graphic Designer/Prepress Specialist | 3 years • Designed campaigns for events and social media posts • Organized and curated client assets • Prepared projects for print or digital upload with meticulous attention to detailread more

Owner/Creative Director

MAC Design

May 2019 - Jan 2021

• Provided creative, marketing, and prepress services • Created and implemented style guides for cli... ents • Data entry for spread sheets and reports • Finished projects within the deadline and budget approvalread more

Contract Graphic Designer

The Berline Group

Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

• Retouched photographs for digital collateral • Designed strategic planning slides for presentation... s • Designed logos, made minor and extensive revisions to various projectsread more

Art Director/PowerPoint Specialist

The MARS Agency

Oct 1996 - Apr 2013

• Supervised assignments for a team of six employees and ensured timely completion of projects • Dig... itally retouched photographs/client assets; prepared files for print • Created and designed presentations to acquire new business • Collaborated with CDs and other designers on new project opportunitiesread more