Bachelors of Fine Arts - Graphic Design & Media Arts with concentration in Web Design

2017 - 2019

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Associates of Applied Sciences - Graphic Design

1992 - 1995

County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

Freelance Graphic Designer

2020 - Present

MWC Graphic Design, Gettysburg, PA

• My Personal freeelance business. Helping local businesses with their graphic design needs.

Senior Graphic Designer

2017 - 2020

Daron Worldwide Trading Inc., Fairfield, NJ

• A freelance job that turned into a full-time position, I was hired as a Senior Graphic Designer to help revise current and create new product to further enhance Daron’s successful line of aviation models and novelty toys.
• Projects worked on include: Model Designs, Product Packaging, Catalogs, Brochures, Sell Sheets, Product Photography, Trade Show Displays and Promotions

Creative Director

2011 - 2016

SGW/McGuggan LLC, Montville, NJ

• A Creative Director of this Integrated Marketing and Communications Firm. Some of the key specialized products include advertising, PR, social media, research, co-op advertising, sales promotion, interactive and web design. Our creative philosophy is based on sound, strategic ideas that connect with our prospects.
• Projects worked on include: Product Packaging, Catalogs, Advertisements, Brochures, Sell Sheets, Web Design, Public Relations, Research & Development, Video/Multimedia, Trade Show Displays and Promotions

Art Specialiist - Finishing Art & Glass Department

2009 - 2010

High 5 Games, Mahwah, NJ

• A versatile part of the art department, I was involved with creating the look and feel of many of the video casino games produced by High 5 Games. The primary focus was with logo designs, text work and frameworks used in the games. I was also called upon from time to time to create the glass and pay tables that are prominently displayed in each game to help draw the attention of potential game players.

Senior Creative Designer - Marketing

2008 - 2009

Aetrex Worldwide, Inc., Teaneck, NJ

• An integral part of the in-house marketing department at Aetrex that developed new and exciting visual promotions to a footwear product line. These new promotional materials increased sales and distribution of products and made the company a more recognized brand.
• Projects worked on include: Product Packaging, Catalogs, Advertisements, Brochures, Sell Sheets, Trade Show Displays and Promotions

Art Director - Senior Graphic Designer

2003 - 2008

Meega Brands America, Inc. / Rose Art Industries, Livingston, NJ

• I managed a group of designers in the company’s in-house art department that was relied upon to create packaging, catalogs, advertisements, product photography and promotional materials, which were vital to the promotion and sales of our company. Also directed the design and construction of our showroom and booths for various toy shows, which helped to promote our products and increased interest and sales from our prospective buyers.
• Projects worked on include: Product Packaging, Catalogs, Advertisements, Brochures, Sell Sheets, Product Photography, Trade Show Displays and Promotions

Graphic Designer

1997 - 2003

JRI Graphic Communications, Inc., Little Falls, NJ

• A vital part of this small design firm, I was part of a team of designers that produced various packaging, advertisements and promotional materials for various major corporate clients including: Maxell Corporation of America, Brother International, and Sony.
• Projects worked on include: Product Packaging, Catalogs, Advertisements, Brochures, Sell Sheets, Trade Show Displays and Promotions

Freelance Graphic Designer

2016 - 2017

Daron Worldwide Trading Inc., Fairfield, NJ

• Working as a graphic designer to create artwork and packaging designs for Daron’s new line of airplane models and toys. This job turneed into a full-timee position.
• Projects worked on include: Model Designs, Product Packaging, Catalogs, Brochures, Sell Sheets, Product Photography, Trade Show Displays and Promotions

Freelance Graphic Designer

1995 - 2020

McGuggan LLC, Morristown, NJ

• I’ve worked many years with McGuggan to create advertisements and promotional materials for various small corporations and charitable organizations that have made significant differences in people’s lives.
• Some of the organiztions worked with include: Jersey Cares, Neighborhood House of Morristown, Chiildren's Center of Morristown, Newark Bears Minor League Franchise

Freelance Designer

2009

High 5 Games, Mahwah, NJ

• Created artwork for various video casino games developed at High 5 Games. This opened the door for me to gain a full-time position with the company.

Freelance Graphic Designer

2004 - 2005

Noodlesoup Productions, New York, NY

• I was involved in the production of game card designs, logo designs and layouts for an up and coming fantasy card game.

Intern Graphic Designer

1995

Kings Super Markets Inc., West Caldwell, NJ

• Involved with the creation of weekly store circulars and promotional materials.