2013-2025 | That Meetball Place Group – Long Island, NY – Full Service Restaurants – Sr. Brand Designer
Developed restaurant brands for That Meetball Place, Portly Porker, Millie’s Smash Bar and Aces and Eights Cocktail Club.
For each entity I created a distinct brand identity, including the brand story, voice and tone. I designed full identity systems including logos, graphics, icons, illustrations, patterns and photo usage guidelines. Worked closely with chefs and ownership to develop and design menus, signage, environmental graphics, and websites. Provided ongoing design support for advertising, promotional and event collateral which includes print and digital ads, social media campaigns, in-store posters, postcards, brochures, merchandising, server uniform designs, and brand style guides.

2012-2022 | Optima Group, Inc. – Fairfield, CT – Financial Services Marketing Agency – Sr. Graphic/Brand Designer
Played a key role in brand development initiatives for financial services companies, including wealth management, institutional, and fintech firms. Designed comprehensive identity systems, websites, and core marketing assets, such as corporate brochures, product brochures, annual reports and sales materials in both digital and print formats. Developed creative concepts and visual content for social media campaigns. Provided ongoing support for marketing and communication efforts by designing digital presentations, newsletters, thought leadership content, informational videos, sales kits, and other collateral. Clients included Hightower Advisors, Luma Wealth Advisors, Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors, Palisade Capital Management, Symmetry Partners, Washington Trust Wealth Management, and Spruce Investment Advisors.

2018-2019 | The Taylor Group – Boston, MA – Brand Experience Agency – Sr. Graphic Designer
Created large scale exhibition graphics for national and international trade shows, events and sales meetings for various clients, adhering to branded campaign guidelines, utilizing agency assets. Clients included Keurig Dr. Pepper, Celgene, and OSRAM.

2011-2013 | drinkcaffeine – Madison, CT – Integrated Marketing Agency – Sr. Art Director
Art direction, design and production services for boutique integrated marketing agency. Created print and digital advertising, brochures, OOH, event materials, and wayfinding graphics. Clients included Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Bradley International Airport, and Hinckley Yachts.

2009-2010 | Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – Bentonville, AR – Nonprofit Organization – Sr. Graphic Designer
Worked with the Director of Marketing Services during the pre-opening phase of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to promote awareness and excitement for the new Museum through off-site exhibitions and events. Created brochures, postcards, interior and exterior signage, street banners, invitations, digital advertising, and program logos for Museum Exhibitions and Community Programs.

2005-2009 | Catapult Marketing – Los Angeles, CA – Shopper Marketing Agency – Sr. Art Director/Graphic Designer
Led art direction and graphic design of retail marketing and promotions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) clients, delivering impactful and visually cohesive campaigns. Conceptualized and designed in-store displays, point-of-sale materials, promotional assets, direct mailers, brochures, and sales kits to drive brand visibility and sales. Managed and collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production designers, illustrators, photographers, and print vendors, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to project timelines and brand guidelines. Clients included Foster’s Group Wines, Intel, Masterfoods Pet Foods,
Beam Global Wine & Spirits, Uncle Bens, DelMonte and Sunkist.

2001-2005 | J. Walter Thompson – Los Angeles, CA – Advertising Agency  – Studio Manager-Design/Art Director
Responsible for the daily production of global advertising, budgets, staffing and project management for multi-million dollar international and regional accounts. Managed staff of freelance and full-time production artists. Performed duties as Sr. Graphic Designer. Clients included Symantec, Children’s Hospital, Bolthouse Farms, Bandai and all New Business pitches. As an Art Director, I concepted and designed for Symantec’s Global Consumer Division and Bolthouse Farms Juices and Carrot products. Creating promotional advertising, retail marketing, POS, OOH, and trade show/exhibition graphics and sales materials. Directed photoshoots, coordinated with print production and graphic designers.

Early Career Employers include:
Cornell University College of Engineering | DDB Los Angeles | March of Dimes | Ryan Partnership LA