I'm a closet architect with an affinity for the modern >> Podcasts about science fill my gaps in time >> Late-night ice hockey keeps me lean >> I strive to be a great steward for the environment >> My attention to detail is unconsciously automatic >> The love I have for my wife and three kids is the driving force behind it all >>
THE PROFESSIONAL SIDE
I believe in turning the complex into simple, emotional, and memorable experiences.
Experiences
Creative Director
Martin Group
7+ years
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Associate Creative Director, Digital AD
Martin Group
1 year, 2 months
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Creative Supervisor
Martin Group
4 years
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Senior Art Director
Martin Group
3 years, 3 months
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Senior Art Director
The University at Buffalo, Marketing and Creative Services
12 years, 6 months
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Freelance Graphic Designer
The Wolf Group
10 months
Current Duties
As a managing creative director, my duties include conceptual thinking, management and art direction of broadcast, branding campaigns, print design, identity design, paid social, organic social, and environmental graphics.
​While developing solutions for complex campaigns to small, individual requests, I have also been heavily engaged with leading several large digital projects which include responsive web design and augmented reality. Ensuring that the execution of all creative efforts are on strategy, on budget, and on schedule.
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My administrative responsibilities for a small team of graphic designers include managing their professional growth, assessing their daily workload, creative directing their work, and injecting creative enrichment.​
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I have also built and managed strong vendor relationships with photographers, videographers, illustrators, and printers.
Education
State University of New York
College at Buffalo
Publicity Director for Phi Beta Lambda
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Brands I've Touched
28+ years dedicating myself to local and nationally recognized companies.
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Samaritan Medical Center, ECMC, BestSelf Behavioral Health, GreenFields Community Care, Greatbatch Inc., Vention Medical, Albany Law School, University at Buffalo, Canisius College, Under Armour, Dick’s Sporting Goods, New Era Cap
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Software Chops
InDesign
Photoshop
XD
Illustrator
Bridge
Excel
Teams
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Volunteer Work
West Seneca Travel Baseball