creative

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Live Nation Entertainment

Art Director

• Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs

• Meet and collaborate with Artists/Clients for creative discussions and concepts

• Collaborated Directly with KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Sex Pistols, Kid Rock, System of a Down, Ringo Starr, Motley Crue, Chris Rock

• Bily Joel, Megadeth, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Slash, Velvet Revolver, Incubus, LIL Wayne, Black Eyed Peas, ZZ-TOP

• Meet with licensed partners for creative discussions and consulting

• Manage multiple projects from conception through completion

• Develop creative programs and design assets and concepts for various departments

• Develop core assets for licensed properties that advance brand strategy for traditional & non- traditional markets

• Establish creative concepts & direction for all departments which include Retail, Tour, E-commerce, Licensing, Ticketing, VIP Exclusives, and House of Blues

• Supervise and inspire the creative team; generate multiple concepts for a campaign and or project presentation

• Work with internal/external teams to generate ideas and designs for all divisions

• Manage work flow and workload for internal and external design team

• Provide quality control over concepts, project presentations and production

• Create cutting edge designs and refreshing ideas for pop culture locally and globally

• Created Style Guide art and key assets for brand assurance

• 2010 employee of the year-Merchandise Division

2004-2007

TRUNK LTD.

-Luxury Apparel Company

Senior Designer/Art Director

• Designed cutting edge looks that advanced brand strategy and identity

• Lead creative project kick-offs

• Developed stylish concepts and project presentations

• Managed internal design team; provided inspiration and influence for stronger synergy

• Lead projects that were co-branded or highly exclusive

• Worked with outside contractors on development and process

• Created designs, branding identity for co-brand campaigns; concept to presentation

• Created entire deliveries from conceptual body/color story to finished goods.

2001-2004

King Baby Studio

-Luxury Jewelry/Accessories Company

Graphics/Designer

• Developed stylish concept themes, elements, and products

• Created and updated look books, press packs and catalogs for internal and external sales team

• Sourced and purchased materials and goods

• Managed and designed materials for trade shows including exhibit booths

• Managed creative workload and production for multiple projects

• Directed and created all private label and co-brand projects; from concept to production

• Worked with outside contractors on development and process

• Met with retailers for store exclusives

• Assisted high profile clients/celebrities with creative support in the showroom

Various

Amal Guessous

Bravado Entertainment-Division of Universal Group

Chip and Pepper

Doc McGhee Entertainment

Giant Merchandise

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Mattel-Hot Wheels

MGR Entertainment

Mighty Fine

NBA

Skechers

The Jim Henson Company

True Religion Brand Jeans

UFC

Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company

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