Resume

SUMMARY

At my core, I’m a storyteller, and have been designing and crafting strategies for some of the biggest names in the Federal tech industry for the past 15 years. For my previous employer, I served as Senior Designer and Creative Director, weaving narratives for renowned brands in Washington. Now, I’m eager and very excited to explore new pastures, and uncover fresh stories waiting to be told on a more human, intimate scale.

EXPERIENCE

300Brand

Creative Director | 2014 - 2023 | Alexandria, VA

• Led strategy exercises with sales and writing teams, focusing on determining the true purpose and impact of cross-platform marketing campaigns for major players in the Federal technology space
• Oversaw all project elements, including scheduling, milestone deadlines, QA and review,
  and client delivery
• Developed and maintained in-house brands for four separate entities
• Led a team of talented designers in creating compelling campaign artwork across various platforms, including web, print, event theming and support, motion graphics, live video, and podcasts
• Fostered an environment of open communication within all teams in the project life cycle
• Developed and encouraged a culture of peer review and response to bolster designer
  confidence and performance
• Served as the primary creative point of contact for both internal and external clients
• Actively advocated for fresh ideas in content creation, promotion, and solutions, aiming for increased share-of-wallet outcomes for both external and internal clients

300Brand

Senior Designer | 2008 - 2014 | Alexandria, VA

• Developed, managed, and executed concepts, strategies, and projects for a broad range of organizations concentrated in the government IT space, including Adobe, CDW, Oracle, Northrop Grumman, Dell Technologies, Red Hat, and the U.S. Army
• Worked closely with account teams to develop realistic production schedules and delivery deadlines
• Managed day-to-day schedules of department employees and adjusted long-range scheduling when necessary
• Conducted project reviews to ensure the quality of design throughout the department met company standards
• Assisted the Creative Director with resource budgeting and allocation

Web Teks, Inc

Creative Director | 2003 - 2008 | Chesapeake, VA

• Managed all phases of graphic design required for a base of over 200 clients from medium-sized business to large multi-brand conglomerates as the primary creative contact
• Designed over 120 unique websites ranging in scope from small brochure-style marketing sites to large-scale e-commerce and data management applications resulting in formal praise for accurately and artistically reflecting the vision of the client
• Managed multiple projects and designers simultaneously, successfully meeting all timeline and budget requirements
• Collaborated with account managers and production manager to define project deliverables, milestones and deadlines
• Coordinated with the production team to identify and plan for major obstacles and processes, often resulting in a more streamlined and efficient production schedule
• Conducted design reviews for completed web applications to ensure adherence throughout

Heathcott Design Group

Founder/Creative Director | 2001 - 2003 | Pittsburgh, PA

• Managed all aspects of project development from project scoping and estimating to storyboarding and final deployment
• Produced demos, prototypes and storyboards of proposed creative concepts
• Conducted presentations and meetings with clients to review design concepts
• Designed and deployed original marketing websites for small to medium-sized businesses
• Designed multiple format print media including brochures, direct mail pieces, stationary, billboards and guidelines and style guides

References available upon request.