EXPERIENCE

Graphic Design Manager

Sarasota Orchestra » Sept 2008 - June 2021

This 76-member professional Orchestra performs more than 100 concerts each year, plus a full calendar of youth education programs. Starting in an entry level position and growing into management, I developed an efficient system of project management for the entire visual language of the organization. I conceived graphic design for print and digital, art directed photo shoots, and upheld brand standards for the organization. I strengthened working relationships with print vendors and outside contractors like photographers and cultivated my colleagues into a champion marketing team.

• Art directed photo and video shoots including; coordinated schedules, secured locations, styled costumes and props. Retouched images.
• Revitalized advertising assets of a concert series with ailing attendance by creating stylized photography of concert themes using musicians as models which resulted in concerts selling out again.
• Designed marketing materials that complied with brand guidelines and connected with audiences across platforms from print to social to digital.
• Created lasting relationships with outsourced vendors including offset and digital printers and photographers and videographers.
• Systemized schedule of ads, direct mail, programs, event signage, invitations, social media and email campaigns for over 25 distinct campaigns.
• Collaborated with Web manager, PR & Social Media manager, and Communications manager to grow the organization’s brand and message across multiple platforms.
• Spearheaded community outreach programs in the art gallery at Symphony Center. Curated works, managed artists and brought in as much as $5K income annual revenue from sales.
• Awarded ADDY silver award for season campaign in 2020.

Creative producer:

Flying Car Pictures » Jan 2011 - May 2014

Flying Car Pictures is an independent film production company focusing on science fiction and fantastic stories. As Creative Producer I organized logistics and managed teams on seven films. I mobilized 12-50 creatives on each project to produce video on a micro budget in an environment of empathy, persuasion, and service.

• Recruited volunteer Camera, Sound, and Art Departments crew.
• Coordinated auditions: posted casting calls, secured spaces, sourced volunteers, organized timetable of the day.
• Executed production breakdown of script and planned shooting schedules with Director.
• Conceived and secured filming locations.
• Apprised cast, crew, location and property owners of evolving schedules.
• Produced and distributed call sheets for each shooting day.
• Organized lunch catering and craft services.
• Oversaw shoot with all prep completed, and adapted solutions for when things did not go to plan.
• Awarded Honorable Mention Boston Science Fiction Film Festival 2013
• Showcased films in seven festivals nationwide

Business owner, designer

Beautifully Handmade Stationery » July 2003 - Aug 2008

• Designed and handmade bespoke invitation packages for weddings, parties and events.
• Advised and consulted with clients on the creative possibilities for their event.
• Identified new products, trends, and industry standards.
• Promoted Beautifully Handmade to the public via networking groups, bridal shows, and website.

EDUCATION

Ringling College of Art + Design

Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Cloud - Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom • Email newsletters - MailChimp, Prospect2 • Microsoft Office • Branding • Typography • Color Theory • Press file prep including Variable Data Printing • Art Direction Photo/Video Shoots • Systemizing • Problem Solving • Presentation • Communication • Critical Thinking • Time Management • Emotional intelligence