OBJECTIVE

To manage and motivate a dynamic creative team while taking an existing brand to the next level, by applying a broad range of skills and experience to complete the design process. Pushing the boundaries of visual communications and applied graphic design.

WHAT I DO

Graphic Design / Illustration / Typography / Photo Manipulation / Photography Direction / Prepress + Production / Print Catalogs / Advertising / Web /Tradeshow Design / Retail Merchandising / Product Packaging / Hardgoods Design / Softgoods Design / Tech Manuals / Consumer + Shop Employee Swag / Rep Tools / Dealer Tools / Promo Videos / Events / Tours / Camps / Consulting

BUSTAH BROWN DESIGN INC.

2005-PRESENT

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

A determined leader with the ability to conceptualize, direct, and execute global brand objectives through visual communication. Skilled with managingg diverse projects, from concept to delivery, within multiple product cycles. A deep passion for youth culture, design, art, and illustration influences all executions.

Currently working on a trademark for Coca-Cola. Blue Planet Run is an international team race across the globe. By showcasing human endurance and athleticism on a global scale in an ongoing event, they will raise awareness and provide funding to bring safe drinking water to those who need it most.

ROSSIGNOL SNOWBOARDS

2000-2005

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Extended role as brand creative director to include product creative, developing board graphics, softgoods branding, and additional product branding.

Manage relationships with media, sales, contracted photographers, team, product, and marketing managers to ensure visual consistency that exceeds expectations.

Consistently deliver impactful creative that has helped a less desirable European Ski brand gain respect within a critically image driven industry.

Organize and direct team and product shoots to be Applied to all international creative, resulting in the strongest visualbrand representation to date.

Created an in-house Design group tasked with all multiple design projects, while managing schedules and objectives, saving coin globally.

SENIOR DESIGNER

1999-2000

Designed all marketing collateral and promotional items for the N. American market with targeted international use.

Streamlined creative development process allowing riders direct, unfiltered access with design projects, ranging from product to advertising.

Maximized budget efficiencies by designing all marketing collateral in-house, saving the company more then 75% from original design expenditures.

NORTHWAVE / DRAKE / BAKODA

1998-2000

LEAD DESIGNER

Designed visual identity for all three brands from marketing collateral for retailers and consumers to product.

Responsible for brand repositioning of two existing, small European companies, to give them leverage as global competitors within the industry, helping them achieve a number two position in the NA market.

DESIGNER

1997

Developed ads, POP, posters and packaging to deliver a consistent identity and establish a foundation for growth.

Re-launched Bakoda with an aggressive accessory specific campaign and a total branding overhaul.

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX

1996-1997

JR. DESIGNER

Filled diverse roles and responsibilities which included designer, print production manager, silk screener, offset printing, vinyl design and application for a small, family run business.