skills
Creative visionary. Coveted ability to harness the consumer pulse, and integrate public trends and aspirations into innovative and fashion forward products that sell.
Can instinctively identify emerging trends to maximize profits and messaging. Experience working with Pantone’s the Color Institute and leading housewares designers to color the seasonal stages of the future.
Seasoned private label and branded product designer for some of the world's largest retailers, including Home Depot, Ace, Target, Wal Mart, AtHome, Lowe’s and more (list here).
Experienced executive level designer capable of managing or producing visual content across all touch points, including logo development, brand identity, website design, packaging, sales collateral, moving and still imagery, and social media content.
Repeated demonstrated ability to lead and inspire creative teams in strategic brand execution and design from concept development to store shelves, while maintaining cohesion in all visual experiences.
Expert knowledge with global supply chain and manufacturing/importing processes from product quotes to landed containers, and able to integrate awareness into package and POP design to maximize profitability and shipping cube, and launch or promotional calendars.
Savvy product, press and editorial copywriter.
Strong, professional and polished communication skills with proven ability to navigate departments, buyers, manufacturers, press and community relations with poise and ease.
Experienced corporate spokesperson and engaging public speaker.
Solid understanding of print technologies and substrates, and all methods of print, label, package and POP production
Working knowledge of applicable regulatory compliance in production and packaging.
Serial entrepreneur knowledgeable in all aspects of creating and managing a business.
experience
nugeni, llc Chief Creative Officer (2014-2018)
Consolidated Foam, Inc. Vice President Marketing and Product Development (1997-2018)
Soben Studios Owner/Photographer (2006-2022)
Paris Presents Senior brand manager and product development specialist (1996-2000)
College of Lake County Lecturer- Computer Science, Design, Marketing (1997-2000)
CTL Engineering Environmental Technician (1995-1997)