experience
Freelance Art Director, Seattle 2002 - Present
Art Director, Seattle and New York 1992 - 2002
highlights
Art Directed Global Advertising Campaigns - As a Senior Art Director with Ogilvy and Mather
in New York, I developed campaigns that elevated the brand profile of IBM Software
in markets all over the world.
Design Director for a Digital Media Startup - I developed the branding and visual identity
for Metabeam Corporation from inception, and oversaw every aspect of the company's
creative presence from collateral to interactive digital content.
Extensive experience with regional clients in the Seattle market - Both in my freelance work
and my agency work, I have experience with banking, healthcare, retail and high tech.
work experience
Freelance Art Director, Seattle 2002 - Present
Design Director for new-media company Metabeam, as well as other miscellaneous projects.
Senior Art Director; DNA Brand Mechanics, Seattle 2000 - 2002
Continued to work on technology clients including FizzyLab, WorldStream and Drivewire.
Other clients include Bellevue Square, Evergreen Hospital, Columbia Hospitality and Pyramid Breweries.
Art Director; Ogilvy & Mather, New York 1997 - 2000
Art directed worldwide ad campaigns for large clients, specializing in information technology.
Clients: IBM Software; IBM Small to Medium Business; IBM Business Partners; Tivoli
Art Director; CF2GS, Seattle & Portland 1992 - 1997
Acquired a broad diversity of experience with a varied client base in a rapidly growing shop.
Clients: California State Automobile Assn; U.S. Bank; Ford Used Trucks; Harrah’s Casinos;
Pacific Science Center
Jr. Art Director; A.K.A. Advertising & Sass, Portland 1992
Assisted senior creative staff and developed teamwork skills in a rapidly-paced, highly creative
environment. Clients: Portland Area Honda Dealers; Portland Radio Federation
education
Winter 1995 Advertising Concepts course at School of Visual Concepts, Seattle.
1987 - 1989 Oregon State University; Corvallis, Oregon; Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design.
outside activities
Judge; Art Directors’ Club of Philadelphia Awards Show
Co-Chair of Art Enrichment, John Rogers Elementary PTA
references
Upon request.