Summary:
Dynamic and accomplished editorial art director with over 15 years of experience in designing and producing high-quality publications. Adept at creating engaging and innovative designs for national and local magazines, as well as custom content marketing publications. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with editorial teams and clients to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a keen focus on visual storytelling.
Dynamic and accomplished editorial art director with over 15 years of experience in designing and producing high-quality publications. Adept at creating engaging and innovative designs for national and local magazines, as well as custom content marketing publications. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with editorial teams and clients to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a keen focus on visual storytelling.
Experience:
InMaricopa.com | Maricopa, AZ | June 2009 – Present
Designer | InMaricopa magazine (monthly), InBuckeye magazine (Bi-MONTHLY),
American Veterans magazine (quarterly)
Design and layout of InMaricopa, InBuckeye and American Veterans magazines.
Design annual relocation and visitor guide, health guide and marketing collateral.
Concept design and production for new quarterly InBuckye and American Veterans magazines.
Collaborate with editor and publisher to develop engaging content and layouts.
Work with Advertising Coordinator to design compelling print advertisements for clients.
Make changes and corrections as requested by editor.
Prepare PDF press files for printer.
Designer | InMaricopa magazine (monthly), InBuckeye magazine (Bi-MONTHLY),
American Veterans magazine (quarterly)
Design and layout of InMaricopa, InBuckeye and American Veterans magazines.
Design annual relocation and visitor guide, health guide and marketing collateral.
Concept design and production for new quarterly InBuckye and American Veterans magazines.
Collaborate with editor and publisher to develop engaging content and layouts.
Work with Advertising Coordinator to design compelling print advertisements for clients.
Make changes and corrections as requested by editor.
Prepare PDF press files for printer.
REM Custom Communications | Scottsdale, AZ | 2020 – 2024
Designer | InPaint Magazine
Design bi-monthly InPaint Magazine, a custom publication catering to the commercial paint industry.
Work closely with editor and creative service director to develop engaging content and layouts.
Make changes marked up by editorial team.
Prepare PDF press files for printer.
Designer | InPaint Magazine
Design bi-monthly InPaint Magazine, a custom publication catering to the commercial paint industry.
Work closely with editor and creative service director to develop engaging content and layouts.
Make changes marked up by editorial team.
Prepare PDF press files for printer.
LocalIQ/Gannett | Phoenix, AZ | 2023 – 2024
Designer | Retreats Arizona Living
Designed monthly tabbed insert in the Arizona Republic focusing on new home developments and lifestyle for the Phoenix area.
Sourced stock photography and illustrations where appropriate.
Collaborated with managing editor to ensure deadlines were met and press files were delivered to printers.
Designer | Retreats Arizona Living
Designed monthly tabbed insert in the Arizona Republic focusing on new home developments and lifestyle for the Phoenix area.
Sourced stock photography and illustrations where appropriate.
Collaborated with managing editor to ensure deadlines were met and press files were delivered to printers.
Backspin Media | Phoenix, AZ | 2010 – 2021
Art Director | AZ Golf Insider
Designed quarterly association publication for the Arizona Golf Association.
Collaborated with managing editor to ensure deadlines were met and press files were delivered to printers.
Art Director | AZ Golf Insider
Designed quarterly association publication for the Arizona Golf Association.
Collaborated with managing editor to ensure deadlines were met and press files were delivered to printers.
Sports Publishing | Phoenix, AZ | 2005 – 2009
Design Director | POST Magazine
Conceptualized and designed the launch of the national monthly sport and celebrity lifestyle POST Magazine.
Designed media kit and marketing materials.
Designed all content and advertising for the magazine.
Designed three softcover books for the Arizona Cardinals, Boston Celtics, and LA Lakers.
Design Director | POST Magazine
Conceptualized and designed the launch of the national monthly sport and celebrity lifestyle POST Magazine.
Designed media kit and marketing materials.
Designed all content and advertising for the magazine.
Designed three softcover books for the Arizona Cardinals, Boston Celtics, and LA Lakers.
Republic Media | Phoenix, AZ | 2004 – 2005
Senior Art Director | Arizona Woman
Solely responsible for designing the local newsstand publication for businesswomen, Arizona Woman.
Assigned photo and illustration needs and managed art budget.
Art directed photo shoots and brainstormed art ideas with the editor.
Redesigned the magazine, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd place Magazine Design Award in the 2004 Arizona Press Club Awards.
Senior Art Director | Arizona Woman
Solely responsible for designing the local newsstand publication for businesswomen, Arizona Woman.
Assigned photo and illustration needs and managed art budget.
Art directed photo shoots and brainstormed art ideas with the editor.
Redesigned the magazine, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd place Magazine Design Award in the 2004 Arizona Press Club Awards.
Tycoon | Phoenix, AZ | 2001 – 2004
Art Director
Conceptualized the launch of the national bi-monthly men’s lifestyle magazine, Tycoon.
Solely responsible for content and advertising design for Tycoon and Ritz-Carlton quarterly custom publication.
Redesigned Tycoon and Ritz-Carlton.
Art Director
Conceptualized the launch of the national bi-monthly men’s lifestyle magazine, Tycoon.
Solely responsible for content and advertising design for Tycoon and Ritz-Carlton quarterly custom publication.
Redesigned Tycoon and Ritz-Carlton.
State Bar of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | 2000 – 2001
Art Director | Arizona Attorney
Managed a small design team.
Redesigned Arizona Attorney, a monthly association publication.
Introduced more efficient editorial and production work flow systems.
Planned and implemented an RFP to find new printers for the magazine.
Art Director | Arizona Attorney
Managed a small design team.
Redesigned Arizona Attorney, a monthly association publication.
Introduced more efficient editorial and production work flow systems.
Planned and implemented an RFP to find new printers for the magazine.
Africa Geographic | Cape Town, South Africa | 1999
Senior Designer
Responsible for the design, layout, and production of three consumer magazines: Discover Africa, Africa – Environment & Wildlife, Africa – Birds & Birding magazines.
Senior Designer
Responsible for the design, layout, and production of three consumer magazines: Discover Africa, Africa – Environment & Wildlife, Africa – Birds & Birding magazines.
Times Media Limited | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1996 – 1998
Art Director | Out There Magazine
Managed a small design team.
Art directed shoots and assigned photo and illustration needs.
Highly commended design award, 1998 Specialist Press Association for national publications.
Art Director | Out There Magazine
Managed a small design team.
Art directed shoots and assigned photo and illustration needs.
Highly commended design award, 1998 Specialist Press Association for national publications.
Design Skills
Graphic Design
Publication Layout
Typography
Color Theory
Brand Identity
Infographics
Graphic Design
Publication Layout
Typography
Color Theory
Brand Identity
Infographics
Software Proficiency
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
Microsoft Word, Excel
Google Docs
Dropbox
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
Microsoft Word, Excel
Google Docs
Dropbox
Technical Skills
Print Production
Digital Publishing
PDF Creation
Pre-press Preparation
File Management
Print Production
Digital Publishing
PDF Creation
Pre-press Preparation
File Management
Project Management
Creative Brief Development
Client Collaboration
Time Management
Project Coordination
Deadline-driven
Industry Knowledge
Publication Trends
Content Strategy
Editorial Design
Visual Storytelling
Publication Trends
Content Strategy
Editorial Design
Visual Storytelling
Personal Attributes
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Creativity
Communication Skills
Collaborative
Calm under Pressure
Fast but Accurate
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Creativity
Communication Skills
Collaborative
Calm under Pressure
Fast but Accurate
AWARDS
Arizona Press Club Awards, 2nd and 3rd place Magazine Design Award for Arizona Woman, December 2004
Specialist Press Association for national publications, Highly commended design award, OutThere magazine, Spetember 1998
Arizona Press Club Awards, 2nd and 3rd place Magazine Design Award for Arizona Woman, December 2004
Specialist Press Association for national publications, Highly commended design award, OutThere magazine, Spetember 1998
Education:
National Diploma in Graphic Design, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
National Diploma in Graphic Design, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa