Key Qualifications
• Sixteen years of experience in publishing and marketing as an Art Director, Production Director and Creative Director
• Experienced manager of creative teams and a calm leader under tight deadlines
• Large network of relationships with editors, writers, photographers, illustrators, designers and other creative professionals
• Excellent knowledge of the entertainment industry, particularly the music business
• Strategic thinker in the integration of technology to expand audience and create new
outlets for existing content as well as new content
• Experienced in the design of print media, digital media, user interface, video production
Work History
August 2007 – October 2008
RevImage Digital
Creative Director
As Creative Director for RevImage Digital I worked with the two principal partners in the development of all products and business strategies for the startup. My responsibilities included oversight and direction for a creative staff that designed user interfaces, marketing materials, motion graphics and online video.
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July 2006 – August 2007
BurnLounge
Creative Director
My duties included oversight of the product design and marketing departments as well as publishing BurnLounge Magazine. I managed in-house product development staff that produced specs for new online products, design of user interfaces and worked closely with the IT department to provide deliverables on time with a consistently high quality aesthetic. I managed in-house marketing department that included several writers and designers. We produced numerous online and offline promotions along with events and promotional programs for sponsors.
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September 2002 – July 2006
Orbital Arts
Owner
I formed Orbital Arts to pursue new design clients and to develop a custom publishing business.BurnLounge, Inc. approached me with an RFP for a magazine to help promote their business. BurnLounge magazine launched as a quarterly title in early 2006, increasing frequency to monthly in January 2007. As publisher of BurnLounge Magazine, I managed a cross-country editorial and design team to deliver a magazine of exceptional quality. It was award winning for its design and though the magazine was young and relatively unknown in the marketplace, we landed cover story interviews with ColdPlay, Foo Fighters, Avril LaVigne, Busta Rhymes and Akon among others. Industry reaction was extremely positive and the response from readers was overwhelmingly positive in surveys we conducted.
October 2000 – August 2002
Unidea
Co-Owner/Partner
I co-founded Unidea to provide design services for a variety of clients. Projects included magazine design, book design, photography, illustration, website design, CD packages and a wide variety of marketing materials.
October 1992 – September 2000
CCM Communications
Creative Director
I reported directly to the Publisher. I provided visual direction and hands-on design for seven national magazine titles in addition to all marketing materials and several specialty publications. I was responsible for an annual manufacturing and content acquisition budget of $2M plus. I worked closely with department heads in advertising, circulation and finance to develop the general direction for the company. I participated in viability analysis and completion of several magazine title acquisitions. While at CCM I developed relationships with an extensive group of writers, editors, designers, photographers, illustrators and music business professionals.
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September 1991 – September 1992
Hendricks County Flyer
Production Manager
I reported directly to the Publisher. I managed a team of 10 that was responsible for production of all pages in two weekly newspapers and several specialty publications including a bi-weekly real estate magazine. I was responsible for the purchase of computer software and hardware and the training of all production staff. I worked closely with the heads of editorial, circulation and ad sales department to ensure the success of all publications.
Education
Herron School of Art, Indiana University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
Graduated 1990