Award-Winning master of the creative process: delivering projects and fulfilling visions in digital & print channels; whether as a Manager of Departments, Manager of Projects, or hands-on Designer. A results focused, purpose driven leader with a passion for the power of visual communication. Collaborates on strategic solutions to complex challenges with integrity & high standards. I am seeking a new opportunity where I can contribute to a creative environment using my abundant experience in leadership, workflow and creative process.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
Macy’s.com	Digital Project Manager: Freelance	8/2012 - 1/2013
Johnson & Johnson	Operations Manager: Design Center	2/2010 - 11/2011
AlphaMedica, Inc	Workflow, Project Mgmt. & Systems Consultant	10/2008 - 4/2009
Macy’s Corporate Marketing	Workflow, Project Mgmt. & Productivity Consultant	5/2008 - 7/2008
(Confidential)	Creative Management Analyst/Workflow Consultant	1/2008 - Present
G2 Direct & Digital (formerly Grey Direct)	Sr. Project Manager/Supervisor	9/2000 - 11/2007
Richard J. DuFour	Project Manager: Freelance	1/1996 - 9/2000
Wizard Entertainment (formerly Wizard: The Guide to Comics)	Art Director	4/1991 - 1/1992
Great Eastern Conventions	Designer/Graphic Artist	9/1989 - 6/1991
The Graphics Source	Art Director/Studio Manager	6/1987 - 1/1988
Marvel Entertainment (formerly Marvel Comics Group)	Graphic Artist / Designer	3/1986 - 5/1987
Richard J. DuFour: Graphic Art & Illustration	Art Director/Graphic Designer: Freelance	1/1984 - 12/1995

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Robbins Research Institute	Practical Psychology & Leadership, Productivity, Time & Project Management	2009	Specialist Degree
The David Allen Company	Complete Workflow and Project Management	2007	Specialist Degree
Franklin Quest	Time Management & Productivity, Project Management		Specialist Degree
The County College of Morris	Media Sciences: Journalism, Design, Broadcasting		Associate Degree

Highlights:

Repeatedly Recognized & Awarded by Colleagues: "Exceeding expectations with Integrity, Outstanding Work Ethic, Superb Attention to Detail & Excellence. Reliable Proficiency, Focused Determination, Proactive, Independent, Effective Communication, all with a Remarkable Level of Professionalism" Endorsed by Colleagues: "Exceedingly Innovative, Strategic & Thorough, in creating solutions for all Cross-Functional Departments, Innovating New Systems & Process." "Extremely Efficient, with Intelligent, Organized Precision, Rapid Assessment of Situations" UNIQUE combination of knowledge Tremendously valued by clients & colleagues for "a comprehensive understanding of industry & business needs; proven knowledge of creative workflow process & phases involving cross-functional departments. Excellent Grasp of every project."

Companies I like:

Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, comiXology, IDW Publishing, Dark Horse Comics

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Project Management
• Advertising
• Creative Manager Pro
• Workamajig
• Publishing
• Creative Management Analyst/Workflow Consultant
• Digital Asset Management
• Illustration
• Workflow
• Comic Book
• Editors
• Writers
• Artist
• corporate identity
• Collateral
• Marketing
• print production
• Direct Marketing
• Displays
• Magazine
• database
• metrics
• purchasing
• procurement
• process
• interactive
• digital
• Leadership
• Management
• Training
• Scope-of-Work
• S.O.P.
• G.D.P.
• Creative Services
• ecommerce

• Increased profitability and revenue up to 57% for multiple clients. • Led cross-functional teams of 3 - 20 people. Coached & trained, optimized psychology and workflow performance. • Created new workflow process, business rules & infrastructure to meet unique client needs, transforming challenges into success. • Designed unique creative workflow solutions/project management databases to optimize workflow, solve organizational challenges. • Recognized and leveraged patterns of proven success to both teams and technology; producing greater results. Example: Improved project cycle times by optimizing creative server structure partitions, strategic user rights & permission sets. • Successfully met Clients' needs by cultivating & managing key relationships in a wide variety of cross-functional teams, including: publishers, editors, artists, writers, letterers, colorists and production, including: programmers, pre-press & printing departments. • Designed and led presentations & trainings to clients and colleagues. • Successfully delivered thousands of creative, publishing, advertising & marketing projects; all within cost/time/quality parameters. • Designed, Created & Produced revenue-generating advertising & publishing projects, including: Corporate Identity & Collateral Marketing materials, Feature Magazine & Newspaper Articles, Print Advertising, Direct Marketing, Concept Illustrations, Pen & Ink Illustrations, Corporate Communications, Catalogues, Packaging, Large Scale Displays for conventions, trade shows, courtrooms. • Proficient in Creative Workflow Solutions/Project Management Databases (Workamajig, JobSuite/AdTrak), Digital Asset Management across multiple DAM systems (brand, production, ecommerce), Metadata, Creative Server/Folder Structure Design, File Permissions, Mac OS X, Apple iOS, MS Office Suite, MS Project, Graphic Design & Illustration • CRM, Direct Marketing, Consumer Promotions, Advertising, Publishing in Interactive/Digital and Print • Thorough understanding & mastery of the creative process, and the needs of all parties involved