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With ** years experience in brand strategy, advertising & design, I pride myself in bringing a diverse & eclectic mix of skills to any team. After attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, I started as an apparel graphics designer, then worked at top agencies on a variety of consumer brands— many seen below and at www.IdeaTradingCompany.com

In the last decade or so, I started designing high fidelity objets d’art & bespoke home goods. I’ve created & produced world-class events in locations across the United States, Europe & Africa which included everything from marketing to executive relations to program creation. As a Creative Director, I’ve led design teams up to 15 people. Everyday I wake up excited about the creative process, and remain incredibly hands-on with primary skills including:

• Creative & Art Direction

• Marketing Strategy

• Event Creation & Production

• Brand Positioning (developed client workshop)

• Product Management

• Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite)

• Corporate Identity & Logo Design

• Print Advertising

• Product Design & Production

• Website Design (Squarespace & Shopify)

• 3D illustration (Lightwave 3D & Maya)

• Industrial & Product Design

• Photography

• Copywriting

• Database Development

• Social Media Strategy

IDEA TRADING COMPANY / CRAFTHAÜS DESIGN

(2013-Present)

Creative Director & Co-founder at an agency that “creates new experiences where shared wisdom is the blueprint for success & happiness”. Clients/projects include:

• Heinsenfolg Bespoke Home Goods

• BrüFrou: craft beer + culinary pairing events

• MMMixer: craft cocktail + culinaring pairings

• Executive Symposium at Cisco Live!

• Cisco CIO Summit

• Music, Eats & Arts Festivals

• Boulder Spark

• Wibby Brewing

VAN HEYST GROUP

(2007-2013)

Chief Creative & Marketing Officer at an agency that specialized in global event programming, marketing & executive relations. Clients/projects included:

• Executive Symposium at Cisco Live!

• Cisco CIO Summit

• Cisco CEO•CIO Leadership Council

• African Green Revolution Forum

• Bill & Melinda Gates Malaria Forum

• Equinix Events

BLUEBOXER COMMUNICATIONS

(2000-2006)

Creative Director & Co-founder at an agency where

“consistency strengthens the campaign”.

Clients/projects included:

• Milagro Tequila

• Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea

• Ball Packaging

• American Crew

• Union Jack Brilliant Men’s Grooming

• Innersound

• PS Audio

• StockItToYa! Board Game

• Zicam

BOULDER MARKETING

(1997-1999)

Creative Director & Vice President at

an agency that focused on print advertising

& website design of consumer products.

Clients/projects included:

• JVC Consumer Electronics

• PGA Eyewear

• Saucony Running

• Case Logic

CHAMELEON CREATIVE

(1996-1997)

Creative Director at a graphic design studio.

Clients/projects included:

• Kelty Outdoor

• Maxtor Hard Drives

THE GUILD GROUP, NYC

(1991-1996)

Senior Art Director at an advertising agency

specializing in national food brands.

Clients/projects included:

• Maxhouse Coffee

• Kraft Foods

• Post Cereal

• Nutella

• Shick Razors

FASHION INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY, NYC

(Graduated 1990)

BA in Advertising & Marketing

CONTACT / PORTFOLIO

303-***-****

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