Experience

John Paul Mitchell Systems, 2015-present

Production Manager
-Design collateral, packaging, powerpoint presentations and large scale print banners for multiple brands.
-Create tutorials and direct freelancers and new artists when needed.


JAKKS Pacific, 2012-2013

Packaging Designer
-Created Packaging for Graco, Disney’s My First Princess and Safety 1st preschool toys.


Sagon-Phior, 2010-2012

Graphic Designer
-Created packaging, print collateral and web designs for brands such as 360 Vodka, Rodney Strong Vineyards and Tarantula Tequila.


Freelance, 2006-2010

Graphic Designer
-Clients included: Physicians Formula, Herbalife, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel Toys, Venice Family Clinic, and Plan Ahead (Stationary)


Freeman Beauty Labs, 2006

Graphic Designer
-Created all packaging and marketing materials for skin care products.


Freelance, 2003-2005

Graphic Designer
-Clients included: Cal Tan, American International Industries (Beauty Packaging), Gap, Inc. (Including both Gap Kids and  Banana Republic Brands), Restoration Hardware (Visual Merchandising), Shaklee (Catalog), Willliams-Sonoma (Catalog)


Equity Marketing, Inc., 2001-2003

Graphic Designer
-Conceptualized and designed promotions, packaging and advertising for clients such as Burger King, Sony and Embassy Suites Hotels.
-Created strategic solutions for new business client pitches by designing unique leave behind as well as projected presentations.


YSL Beauté, 1999-2001

Graphic Designer, Oscar de la Renta worldwide
-Created all promotional and packaging materials for Oscar de la Renta fragrances.
-Designed set-ups and display units for special events, including national and international sales meetings.
-Supervised press-runs and photo shoots.


Skills

Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office


Education

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Packaging Design, May 1999

State University of New York at New Paltz: Fine Arts, September 1994 - May 1996