Professional life

For the past 15+ years, I have worked in a variety of creative environments. More than 10 of those years have been specifically in the pharmaceutical industry, and include experience in oncology, vaccines, surgical products, medical communications, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and animal healthcare. I work well under pressure and can handle quick turnarounds and tight deadlines, without compromising the creative side of things.

From a very early age I realized I wanted to pursue a career as a graphic designer. Having had a great-grandfather who was a painter and an uncle who is a designer, I have been exposed to various aspects of the art world all of my life. 

I have many years of experience in both print and digital, and have extensive working knowledge in the Adobe creative suite programs. I love teaching/mentoring others and sharing the knowledge I have gained throughout my career. I am always up for a good challenge and enjoy coming up with unique solutions that help the client achieve their goals.

Personal life

I am a very driven person. I strongly believe you can do anything you put your mind to, and being a mother of 3, I try to instill that virtue in my children. I love teaching them about life, and learn a lot along the way. As adults it is important for us to remember to keep our hearts and minds open so that we can continue to learn as well.

In addition to my family, horses are also a big part of my life. I have been riding since I was 10 years-old, and used to teach lessons on the weekends. Like dogs, horses can sense and pick up on emotions. When working with horses, you really need to have your emotions in check, and leave all the anxiety and baggage behind. I love this relationship between horses and people, it helps me to reflect and stay grounded. 

2019-2020

Senior Art Director, Razorfish Health

• Collaborate with clients/agencies to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements.

• Develop original solutions with a high visual impact, presenting solutions to clients, and ensuring projects are completed in time

• Meeting or communicating with clients to understand what they want out of a project, and helping them get those ideas out in a workable way

• Designing advertisements, infographics, storyboards, banner ads, brochures, logos, PPT presentations, web pages and other branding and communication materials;

• Working as part of a team to create a larger design, or to complete a small portion of a big project, such as perfecting a unique illustration style for campaign

• Pitching ideas of how to actualize a client’s project

2018-2019

Art Director, The NAVICOR Group

• Full-time employee at pharmaceutical advertising agency in Center City Philadelphia, specializing in oncology

• Played key part in the concept development for the launching of new cancer treatments

• Create disease education/awareness campaigns

• Worked with vendors to develop trade show experiences

• Collaborated with team to develop virtual reality training experiences

• Active member of our culture club, planning and participating in team events

2016-2017

Art Director, Group Two Advertising

• Full-time employee at advertising agency in Center City Philadelphia

• Responsible for assigning, scheduling, and directing other designers/production artists

• Created quality concepts for campaigns that included both print and digital media

• Met art department work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards

• Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

• Enhanced art department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

2011–2016

Art Director/Graphic Designer, Circa Healthcare

• Full-time, permanent position at pharmaceutical advertising agency

• Developed creative and targeted marketing concepts for current campaigns and to pitch to prospective clients

• Responsible for national and international clients to deliver cohesive campaign materials

• Proficient at adhering to strict brand guidelines and corporate standards

• Coordinated with illustrators and photographers to create specific campaign art

• Worked with president to create a promotional video for company re-branding

• Laid out product brochures, magazine ads, and designed sales/detail aids

• Produced powerpoint presentations, eNewsletters, and trade show booth panel designs

• Experience with website layout, functionality and user experience

• Set up detailed job specifications for vendors and printers

• Created holiday cards and corresponding donation page

• Responsible for internal signage, and business card updates

• Key member of creative team