Over 15 years experience as creative lead
at some of the top global entertainment companies.
An award-winning graphic artist with decades of
hands-on expertise in print, web and video design.
Excels at motivating and inspiring teams to deliver consistently superb creative work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WALT DISNEY RECORDS, Burbank, California • 2004-Present
International Record Label, producing mutiple forms of music packaging,
digital music, websites and music videos.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Head of all creative facets, including packaging, branding, web design,
marketing and retail videos. In charge of Art Department and multiple outside designers. Directed all photo and video shoots. Managed all creative budgets.
• Restructured the Art Department and streamlined all graphic processes.
• Directed the design of multiple best-selling records, earning over
18 Platinum and Gold Record certifications.
• Innovated special packaging and box set design.
ARTIST DIRECT, Los Angeles, California • 2000-2004 International Music/entertainment website. Umbrella site that included multiple smaller enterprises such as The Ultimate Band List, iMusic and more.
Record company services developed in 2002.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Head of all creative aspects, including web design, branding, packaging,
and marketing materials. In charge of a 20 person Art Department
and multiple off-site freelancers and vendors. Directed all photo and
video shoots, managed all creative budgets.
• Redesigned the Artist Direct family of websites, involving
thousands of content and design pages.
• Played a vital role during the establishment of the new record label, incorporating more print and packaging into an almost exclusively
online company.
• Incorporated new technologies into the design process.
WARNER BROTHERS RECORDS, Burbank, California • 1998-2000
International Record Label, producing music packaging,
music videos, and music websites.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Collaborated with the Creative Director and junior staff in
creation of packaging, merchandise, and marketing materials.
Directed photo shoots, managed creative budgets.
• Mentored staff on project development, graphic design and the
implementation of new software and techniques.
VIRGIN RECORDS, Beverly Hills, California • 1990-1998
International Record Label, producing music packaging and music videos.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Worked with the Creative Director in creation of packaging, merchandise
and advertising. Directed photo shoots.
• Designed and directed some of the very first music websites.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Design • Art Center College of Design
EXPERT SKILLS
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Team Leadership, Project Management
Problem Solving, Logo Design, Creative Solutions.
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Flash, Keynote, Dreamweaver,
Fireworks, Strata Studio Pro, Lightwave, Logic, AfterEffects.
AWARDS
• Ad Review - Best American Print Advertising 2004: Sweet Relief Ad Campaign
• AIGA - Soundblast 2000: Orgy - Candyass
• 1999 Graphis Annual Award, Music Packaging: Videodrone - Videodrone
• Print Casebook 1986 - 1987, Best Of The Year: Scritti Politti - Perfect way
• Juno Award 1985: Honeymoon Suite - Honeymoon Suite
CERTIFIED PLATINUM COMPACT DISCS:
• Cars - Soundtrack, 1 Million Sold
• High School Musical - Soundtrack, 4 Million Sold
• Hannah Montana - Soundtrack, 3 Million Sold
• The Cheetah Girls 2 - Soundtrack, 2 Million Sold
• Disneymania 4 - 2 Million Sold
• Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream, 3 Million Sold
• Orgy - Candyass, 1 Million sold
• The Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy Up The Girl, 3 Million Sold
at some of the top global entertainment companies.
An award-winning graphic artist with decades of
hands-on expertise in print, web and video design.
Excels at motivating and inspiring teams to deliver consistently superb creative work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WALT DISNEY RECORDS, Burbank, California • 2004-Present
International Record Label, producing mutiple forms of music packaging,
digital music, websites and music videos.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Head of all creative facets, including packaging, branding, web design,
marketing and retail videos. In charge of Art Department and multiple outside designers. Directed all photo and video shoots. Managed all creative budgets.
• Restructured the Art Department and streamlined all graphic processes.
• Directed the design of multiple best-selling records, earning over
18 Platinum and Gold Record certifications.
• Innovated special packaging and box set design.
ARTIST DIRECT, Los Angeles, California • 2000-2004 International Music/entertainment website. Umbrella site that included multiple smaller enterprises such as The Ultimate Band List, iMusic and more.
Record company services developed in 2002.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Head of all creative aspects, including web design, branding, packaging,
and marketing materials. In charge of a 20 person Art Department
and multiple off-site freelancers and vendors. Directed all photo and
video shoots, managed all creative budgets.
• Redesigned the Artist Direct family of websites, involving
thousands of content and design pages.
• Played a vital role during the establishment of the new record label, incorporating more print and packaging into an almost exclusively
online company.
• Incorporated new technologies into the design process.
WARNER BROTHERS RECORDS, Burbank, California • 1998-2000
International Record Label, producing music packaging,
music videos, and music websites.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Collaborated with the Creative Director and junior staff in
creation of packaging, merchandise, and marketing materials.
Directed photo shoots, managed creative budgets.
• Mentored staff on project development, graphic design and the
implementation of new software and techniques.
VIRGIN RECORDS, Beverly Hills, California • 1990-1998
International Record Label, producing music packaging and music videos.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Worked with the Creative Director in creation of packaging, merchandise
and advertising. Directed photo shoots.
• Designed and directed some of the very first music websites.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Design • Art Center College of Design
EXPERT SKILLS
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Team Leadership, Project Management
Problem Solving, Logo Design, Creative Solutions.
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Flash, Keynote, Dreamweaver,
Fireworks, Strata Studio Pro, Lightwave, Logic, AfterEffects.
AWARDS
• Ad Review - Best American Print Advertising 2004: Sweet Relief Ad Campaign
• AIGA - Soundblast 2000: Orgy - Candyass
• 1999 Graphis Annual Award, Music Packaging: Videodrone - Videodrone
• Print Casebook 1986 - 1987, Best Of The Year: Scritti Politti - Perfect way
• Juno Award 1985: Honeymoon Suite - Honeymoon Suite
CERTIFIED PLATINUM COMPACT DISCS:
• Cars - Soundtrack, 1 Million Sold
• High School Musical - Soundtrack, 4 Million Sold
• Hannah Montana - Soundtrack, 3 Million Sold
• The Cheetah Girls 2 - Soundtrack, 2 Million Sold
• Disneymania 4 - 2 Million Sold
• Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream, 3 Million Sold
• Orgy - Candyass, 1 Million sold
• The Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy Up The Girl, 3 Million Sold