
Assistant Art Director, East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina Area

Assistant Art Director, East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina Area
Award-winning graphic designer with art director experience. Solid background in print collateral, corporate identity, annual reports, in-house marketing and advertising. Accustomed to performing in deadline-oriented environments, within budget requirements. Comfortable with project management, communicating with vendors and clients, attending press checks and photo shoots. Highly focused and organized with extreme attention to detail.
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
November 2005 — Present (4 years 2 months)
Design, conceptualize and produce a variety of in-house printed collateral promoting ECU to potential and current students, and positioning the university as a top-notch educational institution. Projects include graphic identity and stationery overhaul, ongoing development of graphic standards, and numerous marketing/promotional projects for each the 12 colleges and schools. Art direct photoshoots, and assist art director with organizational tasks and projects.
(Graphic Design industry)
2001 — Present (8 years )
(Graphic Design industry)
2001 — 2005 (4 years )
Produced a variety of printed collateral including brochures, catalogs, ads, direct mail, identity design, website design, and packaging from conception to completion; supervised interns and fellow designers as well as managed the day to day activities of the creative dept.; also assisted in photoshoots and focus groups
(Graphic Design industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year )
Participated in creative concepting and design of identities, packaging, signage, television spots, and collateral materials. Demonstrated ability to learn and thrive in a team environment.
BFA , Communication Arts with emphasis in Graphic Design , 1996 — 2000
graduated magna cum laude, work featured in Rebel (art and literary magazine), 2000, secretary of Visual Arts Forum, 1998-2000.
ECU Staff Senate, Professional Ad Club East (division of AAF), Gamma Beta Phi, AIGA