Resume

Work History

Summary

Creative, highly motivated Art Director/Designer, with over 30 years professional experience with computer-based graphics software, web development, e-learning (LMS) course development. Offering expertise in the following areas:

  • Expert knowledge of computer Design/Illustration software
  • UI design and asset preparation for Web and presentation
  • Computer based training (LMS) / e-learning applications
  • Extensive advertising collateral design experience
  • WordPress site design and development –

Experience

2008-Present: Penman Communications: Art Director, web designer, E-Learning (LMS) course developer. WordPress site design and maintenance of LMS based learning system for employee training – with online reporting capabilities.

2006-2008: Contract / Graphic designer, Critical Point Group Inc. – Responsibilities included: Design of e-statements, web portals and internal marketing materials for bank marketing services technology company.
2002-2006: Freelance Designer Wachovia Retirement Services. Responsibilities included: Design custom 401k presentation materials for sales presentations, custom plan participant materials, including direct mail, enrollment brochures and internal training material.
1997-2002: Art Director/Graphic Systems Manager: Evergreen Investments /Mutual Fund Company of First Union/Wachovia, with over 96 billion in assets. Responsibilities included: Design and branding of all marketing materials for print and web, consistent with corporate marketing strategy. Developed long-range strategy for hardware and software deployment for the creative group. Created budget for procurement of software and hardware, including new computers, software upgrades, and network equipment. Ongoing evaluation of new technologies for integration into core systems, and develop strategies for training and implementation.

Education

Art Institute of Charlotte: Web Interactive Multi-Media BA program – Ringling School of Art: Fine Arts Program

Professional

Software: Adobe CC, Adobe Captivate 2019, MS Office, Acrobat Forms and interactive PDFs, Audio editing, WordPress – Frameworks: Genesis, Divi and Elementor. Scormcloud course implementation and LMS setup. Premier Pro video editing and compositing.

SYSTEMS: Mac OSX, Windows 10, Android and iOS mobile.