Work Experience

ART DIRECTOR
Accurate Lock and Hardware, Stamford CT
July 2023- Present

• Lead a team of designers and photographers in the creation of innovative visual campaigns, driving brand awareness and engagement across digital and print mediums.
• Directed the conceptualization and execution of comprehensive brand identity projects, establishing visual guidelines that enhanced brand consistency and recognition in competitive markets.
• Developed and implemented creative strategies for high-profile product launches, orchestrating all visual elements, from packaging to promotional materials, to maximize market impact and consumer appeal.

JR ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Alexander Isley Designers Inc., Redding CT
March 2022 – June 2023

• Developed a variety of identity, communication, and environmental design, with a focus on brand identities, including logo design, color schemes, typography, and additional brand elements.
• Coordinated with photographers and illustrators to produce compelling visual content, providing art direction to ensure assets align with campaign goals.
• Supervised and mentored design interns, providing guidance on design principles.
• Noteworthy clients include Duke University, the New Canaan Library, North Carolina State University, Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs, the Yiddish Book Center, and the Amsterdam Tulip Museum.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Accurate Lock and Hardware, Stamford CT
June 2021 – March 2022

• Worked directly with the Director of Marketing to design print and web ads, product catalogs, lookbooks, handouts, and trade show banners
• Lead set design and shoot photography and videography for use across social media, print, and web applications
• Aid in the development of brand campaigns in both concept and design direction

ART DIRECTOR AND PROJECT MANAGER
SASD Design Service, Bridgeport CT
August 2019 – January 2021

• Led a team of 15 individuals on 8 separate projects in various fields such as education, fitness, beauty, architecture, and interior design.
• Directly communicated with clients, and developed and executed presentations.

DESIGN TEACHING ASSISTANT
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT
August 2019 – May 2020

• Responsible for grading assignments, class participation, and exams
• Created lesson plans and taught material during class hours
• Served as a T.A. for FYS Design Thinking and 3D Design

GRAPHICS COORDINATOR, TEDx
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT
April 2019 – November 2019

• Designed logo, posters, wayfinding, handouts, and clothing for Bridgeport’s first ever TEDx talk, held at the University of Bridgeport
• Oversaw operations for printing materials and accessories
• Managed online presence and promotion of the event

• Accurate Lock | Print & Digital Collateral
• A.M. Bagel | Mural, Menu Design, Clothing
• Amsterdam Tulip Museum | Signage
• Burr Salvatore Architects | Logo, Brand Stationary, Print Collateral
• Colorblends | Print Collateral
• Collegiate School | Brand Identity
• Duke University | Environmental Design
• Gathered Harvest Granola | Label Design
• Laurel Glen Farm | Signage
• Marcella NYC | Apparel Design, Slide Deck Presentations
• New Canaan Library | Brand Identity
• North Carolina State University | Print Collateral, Packaging Design
• Panache Hair Design | Website Redesign
• TEDx | Event Promotion Collateral
• Thom Filicia For Accurate | Identity, Print & Digital Collateral, Website Design
• Yiddish Book Center | Magazine Design, Mural/Environmental Graphics