I started my education in graphic design at my family’s publishing company at age fifteen. Working paste-up and being exposed to the churning Heidelberg presses in the back room.
My college art education changed with the desktop revolution. With a thirst for tech and programming starting in grade school, my two passions came together. Hired out of college, I started creating product packaging and print materials for the game and software industry in the Bay Area, went through agency experience during the dot-com boom in San Francisco, and onto toy, collectible, education, and finance industries in beautiful Sonoma County.
EXPERIENCE
LEGACY MARKETING GROUP
Lead graphic design and branding of products, promotions, and events at this insurance company. Execution of client print materials, direct mail, and online campaigns. Management of print and promotional items. Creator of ad and e-mail campaigns for outside companies to promote our products and services.
MANN DESIGN STUDIO
Had several longterm clients like LeapFrog, Sapien Technologies, The Myriad Group, and Legacy Marketing Group. Various client work with small businesses to notable design agencies.
WILLITTS DESIGNS
At this gift collectible company, I provided catalog layout, packaging, and brand identity. Special duties included setting up an in-house product photography studio, product photography, art direction, advertising, and point-of-purchase display engineering.
LIQUID THINKING, INC
A professional agency for the new economy. This firm combined creative, technology, and strategy. I contributed UX design, technical illustration, corporate branding, and print design.
BE
In-house designer at this award-winning design agency. Duties included creative and execution of printed pieces and brochures. Managing and production of product packaging. It was later named Brand Engine and is currently cba-design
IMSI DESIGN
Designed product packaging for a software company. From concept, design, production, and developing custom die-lines for the offset press. Mentored junior designers. Collaborated with international marketing department to maintain a consistent global identity for packaging and printed materials.
THE MYRIAD GROUP
College intern hired to become a valuable member as a designer for marketing and creative solution group, supporting software and game companies throughout the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Was part of the acquisition with NetSource.
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Broderbund
Citi Bank
Electronic Arts
Guittard Chocolate Company
Hewlett-Packard
International Data Group (IDG)
Intel
LeapFrog
The Clorox Company
The Learning Company
Mindscape
Nestlé
NonStopNet
Sony Computer Entertainment
AWARDS
IMCA
2009 Industry Award for Best Publication
Legacy Portfolio
Communication Arts, Featured in Exhibits Online
Name credited, be design
Hewlett-Packard elipitica