I've worked in digital media for over 15 years in both Atlanta and New York for companies ranging from large corporate enterprises to startups. The majority of my projects have involved creating branded content for clients in the sports, TV, film, music, gaming, retail and pharmaceutical industries. The creative work has consisted of highly interactive content, motion graphics, animation, video, games, print, and packaging. Distribution has utilized web, DVD and CD-ROM. [ download resume ]
For the last six years I held a Creative Director position in New York where I managed a 25-person creative staff, pitched and presented to clients, and established the creative and technical direction of each project.
I am currently looking for freelance and contract work with interactive agencies and design studios. Please contact me for references or questions.
Recent clients include: Manchester United FC, NBA, NASCAR, ESPN, NFL, EA Sports, Disney, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros., BBC, Nickelodeon, Prince, VS PINK,Cheetah Girls, Best Buy, Circuit City, DKNY, AstraZeneca
Serious USA, Inc. | Nov 2001 - May 2008
Creative Director
Serious creates integrated marketing campaigns for a wide range of clients in the direct marketing, gift card, sports, entertainment, and pharmaceutical industries using a patented CD and DVD media. During my time at Serious, I directed the design and development of over 400 unique CD and DVD titles.
As Creative Director, I directly led and managed a creative staff of 25 full-time designers, illustrators, programmers, web developers, video editors and DVD authors. I also worked with the CEO and SVP of Sales to engage clients and match the company's capabilities with their needs. I also played an important role in executive level presentations and directly supported efforts to win new business and maintain productive relationships with the company's partners. Once business was won, I initiated the art, editorial and technical direction for each project.
While at Serious, I also led the development of technologies and software that were key to the products and their applications. As Creative Director, I managed the continued development of these technologies and their role in the company's patent strategy. Currently, several of these software components are pending patent approval.
Fantascope | 1999-2001
Senior Interactive Designer
Fantascope is a boutique design shop focused on the licensing industry. I was hired to build out the interactive department and enable new revenue opportunities in online licensing programs. I also supported the animation department in developing syndicated web content such as webisodes and games.
Clients included: New Line Cinema, M&M's Mars, NFL, Noggin, US Postal Service, Def Jam Records.
Cox Interactive Media | July 1996 - Jun 1999
Senior Interactive Designer
Cox Enterprises created Cox Interactive Media to provide an online platform for content created by Cox radio stations, TV stations and newspapers across America. As Senior Interactive Designer, I managed syndicated content development for over 20 websites in the Cox Interactive network.
I also supported production groups at the website-level in coordinating with their media partners to acquire and publish content. My responsibilities also included working with the IT department to develop a company-wide web publishing system.
Winner - Gold Communicator Award of Excellence for Interactive Multimedia - Children's Audience 2008
Winner - Gold Communicator Award of Excellence for Branded Content/Non-profit 2008
Winner - Silver Communicator Award of Distinction for Direct Marketing 2008
Winner - Promo Interactive Marketing Award 2007 for New Media
Winner - Fresh Digital Awards UK 2007 for Best Digital Direct Campaign
Winner - The Davy Awards 2007 for Best Interactive Multimedia
Winner - The Globes, The MAA Worldwide Awards 2007 Best Direct Mail
Finalist - The Creative Media Awards 2007
Finalist - Sport Industry Award 2007
Finalist - Fresh Digital Awards 2007
Finalist - The Y Design Awards 2007
Finalist - Connect Awards 2007
Finalist - PRO Awards 2007
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature. 1988-92
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA