ABOUT ME

Over 25 years of experience as a Designer, Art Director and Creative Manager
Expert with the Mac OS and the Adobe Creative Suite
Strong sense of branding, marketing, packaging, publishing in a corporate setting
Skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, communication and self-motivation

“JR is a visionary! He has a brilliant eye for color, texture, lighting, composition, and all the things that make up stunningly beautiful design.” —Christa Woodall, Marketing Manager, Crucial Learning

Qualifications

• In depth understanding of design. Proven ability to create and oversee packaging, ads, catalogs, concept art, and visual assets while adhering to corporate branding style guides for new product launches, packaging redesigns, conventions, and digital and print copies, resulting in national awards, company accolades, and a promotion.

• Managing experience. Directed and mentored both large and small creative teams, including pho- tographers, retouchers, videographers, editors, graphic designers, copywriters, producers, and styl- ists, creating interdepartmental collaboration and flow, resulting in better communication standards and less reshoots, bringing our projects in below budget.

• Fast-paced creative environment. Thriving under a deadline and working on multiple projects, while using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create solutions for campaign design and directions, which led to the largest sales day in business history of $17 million.