University of Delaware
Fall ****
Certificate in Web Design
Millersville University
of Pennsylvania
Fall 1993 - Spring 1997
B.A. - Graphic Design
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WordPress
Shopify
SquareSpace
Hubspot
MailChimp
ConstantContact
BannerSnack
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Marketing Communications Manager Ambu Inc. nov 2018 - aug 2020
· Directed the creative team on all marketing, advertising, photography, digital and video related marketing communications for the US
· Utilized design thinking to launch creative campaigns across the global brand
· Lead campaigns for product launches including messaging, medias and budgeting, including negotiation of annual digital and print media buy with 15+ medical associations and publications
· Managed a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Videographer and Tradeshow Specialist with increasing deliverable output by 25% YOY
· Conceptualized photo and video shoots for product launches and campaigns
· Developed theme and messaging, as well as assisting in event coordination, for the 2019 Ambu National Sales Meeting, which led to a PERCENT% increase in sales YOY
Senior Graphic Designer Ambu Inc. aug 2017 - nov 2018
· Lead creative brand on all marketing materials, print and digital advertising for 100+ medical devices in the Ambu product portfolio
· Lead and manage a creative project life cycle utilzing a creative request process
· Managed content all web pages on company website AmbuUSA
· Initiated and tracked email campaigns for product launches and content hubs
· Collaborated with a global team to ensure effective materials were produced with the specific messaging and presentation needs of the US market
· Combined print, photo and video resources to save Ambu 20% YOY Creative Marketing Manager Baltimore Sun Media Group jul 2012 - may 2017
· Developed and coordinated advertising, photography, digital and video related marketing for BSMG, an in–house advertising agency for 30+ properties
· Directed the development of creative for a variety of select clients, such as restaurants, healthcare, automotive, banking, real estate, contracting and business development
· Lead the conceptual process from multiple initial concepts to a design solution
· Managed and directed a team of eight graphic, digital and video designers
· Constructed positive culture of unity, teamwork and professional development
· Conducted creative strategy meetings to stay informed of current initiatives and objectives and to provide creative guidance
experience
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Senior Graphic Designer Tenable Network Security aug 2011 - may 2012
· Developed and built brand consistency and professionalism
· Implemented a complete re-branding of the company’s website, datasheets and trade show designs to convey an overall consistent image
· Collaborated with product managers to convey the message that Tenable was the most-trusted and most-valued security monitoring software in the industry Senior Graphic Designer TESSCO Technologies jul 2007 - aug 2011
· Ensured our creative brand was consistent across print, digital and trade show graphics, consulting product specialists on campaign messaging for desired audiences
· Developed, designed and implemented campaigns from inception through to finished product for B2B and B2C markets
· Produced a 38 page trade publication with 40,000 bi-monthly circulation to promote TESSCO as a thought-leader in the wireless industry Marketing and Creative Manager Russel Automotive Advertising Agency nov 2002 - may 2007
· Responsible for the branding of five distinctive, automotive franchises in the local market, consisting of Toyota, Mazda, Volkswagen, Subaru and BMW
· Implemented monthly media budgets of 100K+ consisting of print, radio, television and digital advertising and negotiated annual media contracts
· Developed all creative messages for print, television, radio and Internet ads
· Analyzed marketing activities and recommended ways to improve on investment
· Monitored competitor advertising and performance within the market
· Supervised and managed an advertising assistant
Graphic Designer & Web Site Designer Coldwell Banker Residential may 2001 - sept 2002
· Implemented an established corporate identity through promotions advertising and website
· Designed identities, advertising and promotions for the 250+ staff of real estate agents
experience continued
Days End Farm
Horse Rescue
Volunteer
Designing print, digital and
email advertising, annual cal-
endar and logo concept since
2012
League of Maryland
Horseman
Avid member and
horse owner
interests