EXPERIENCE

 

1997-Present

 

 

 

 

 

1985-Present

ART4HIRE (www.art4hire.com) Glencoe , IL / Far Hills , NJ / Toronto

Founder

Started web-based business marketing creative services. Currently sell a variety of commissioned works as well as oil paintings represented in galleries. Projects included illustration, packaging, graphic designs and corporate identity, murals, painted furniture, portraits, still lifes, and landscapes.

 

FREELANCE ARTIST/DESIGNER New York, NY/ Chicago, IL

 

Create illustrations for print and private use. Design layouts for catalogs, publications, point of purchase displays and advertisements. Create logos and corporate identities.

 
  • Created layout and design using graphics, illustrations and photographs for Recovery Now, a full color, 80 page, monthly publication.

 
  • Supervised the development of an art department and created the original banner and layout for Resident Publications, a weekly New York city newspaper.

 

Designed advertisements for major trade and consumer magazines including Private Label Monthly, The New York Post, Weekly World News, Philadelphia Magazine and TV Guide.

  • Created logo and corporate identity for: Centerpost Corporation, Del Sir Inc., The Mail Order Exchange, Winsor Pharmacies, Clay-Park Labs, Med-Vet International, American Health Service, and The Corporate Courier
  • Developed point of purchase displays for: Vision wear, Sun Deck, Valu-Rite and Nanelle Inc.
  • Created and redesigned logos for: Super X Drugs, Eye care Opticals, Pathmark Food Stores, Albany Concert board, Vetco Pharmaceuticals, After-Tat, Lionel Kiddie Kare, Ocean Kingdom Surfwear, Neutral Surf Boards, Big Kahuna Surf, Sur America Magazine, Clay-Park Labs and Med-Vet International.
  • Illustrated and designed paraphernalia for annual Leukemia Society of America events.
  • Illustrated children’s book “How I Wish You Could All Be Here With Me”
  • Wrote and illustrated children’s book “ In My Room”
  • Designed web sites

 

 

1996-1999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1987-1996

MED VET INTERNATIONAL Libertyville , IL

Director of Marketing and Creative Services

Managed all aspects of marketing and creative needs for a rapidly growing medical supplier. Key responsibilities included launching new product lines, telemarketing, researching distribution and pricing. Utilized computer design and illustration to develop innovative catalogs and mailers. Additional responsibilities included writing copy for advertising and promotional materials and conducting market research.

 

CLAY-PARK LABS New York , NY / Chicago , IL

 

Assistant Art Director, Chief Packaging Designer

 

Managed the art department of one of the world’s largest private label pharmaceutical manufacturers. Created over 2500 pieces of art annually which appear in 400 U.S. cities and 20 countries worldwide. Designed point of purchase, packaging, display and advertising materials. Coordinated photo shoots, hiring of freelance artists, styling and retouching photographs. Consulted with clients regarding art concepts and modifications. Evaluated samples, color correction and approval of material for production. Developed package, product and corporate identities for new product launch. Supervised and directed art department staff and handled traffic. Upon moving to Chicago , Clay-Park Labs set up a telecommuting network for the sole purpose of retaining my services.

 

 

1986

DAN BRECHNER INC. Long Island City , NY

 

Head Graphic Designer

 

Designed toys and souvenirs for theme parks, and sporting venues throughout the U.S.

 

Summer 1984

THE NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY ( Bronx Zoo) Bronx , NY

 

Artist

 

Assisted with all exhibit art relating to the zoo and all New York zoological television events.

 


EDUCATION

PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF ART Philadelphia , PA

 

BFA- Illustration 1987

Minor in Industrial engineering.

 

 

 

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO Chicago , IL

 

Computer Illustration

 

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS New York , NY

Advertising Courses

 

SCUOLA LORENZO DI MEDICI Florence , Italy

European Art History Studies and Sculpture

 

 

LAKE FOREST GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Lake Forest , IL

 

Courses toward an MBA in Marketing

COMPUTER

SKILLS

Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dimensions, Adobe Streamline, Omnipage, MacWrite, Claris, Freehand, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Front Page, Corel Draw, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromeia Dreamweaver.

OTHER

Resident Publications-NYC Art Director, Ravinia Associates; Glencoe Newcomer’s Board of Directors, Vice President Newsletter