Relevant Work Experience

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Dixon Schwabl Advertising, Art Director
April 2014-Present, Rochester, New York

Dixon Schwabl is a full-service ad agency where I work with account executives, copywriters, creative directors and more to deliver a wide range of marketing pieces to clients. Types of projects included direct mail, print ads, environmental signage, billboards, event collateral, digital banner ads, emails, websites, videos/commercials and much more.

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Mirror Show Management, Art Director
May 2012-September 2013, Rochester, New York

MSM is an exhibit design company where I collaborated with exhibit designers to bring a client's brand to life in a three-dimensional environment. Through a combination of graphics, physical structures, and interactive digital media, an exhibit aims to create a unique and engaging brand experience.

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Skooba Design, Designer
June 2008-May 2012, Rochester, New York

Responsible for a range of tasks including website maintenance and improvement, email marketing, SEO, copywriting, social marketing initiatives, magazine ads, online ads, packaging, promotional trade show signs, and various print collateral. Skooba is a joint venture with Tenba Gear, and though I mainly did work for Skooba, I also worked for Tenba which included a total rebrand.

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Atara Clothing, Partner/Designer
June 2008-May 2012, Rochester, New York

A clothing line I started with a business partner. We started with an idea, and ended up with a company. I was responsible for design and marketing, and my business partner did the financial end.

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Gallery R Marketing Team, Designer
September 2007-June 2008, Rochester, New York

Responsible for the creation of multiple pieces of print collateral for monthly gallery exhibits as well as promotional pieces for the gallery itself. Also collaborated with another designer in the ideation and implementation of an identity system and marketing campaign for the annual benefit event.

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ETC Design Services, Designer
September 2005-June 2008, Rochester, New York

Responsible for the ideation and creation of various design and marketing projects ranging from brochures and posters to the rebranding of different programs and events offered at RIT. Responsibilities also included proofreading, establishing and maintaining close communication with clients, collaborating in a team environment, and managing multiple projects at once.

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