As a Creative Lead, specializing in branding, I have been responsible for managing the conception and development of client-oriented CI and branding programs for some of the world's most valuable brands. I am looking for part-time or contract work that I can produce from my home office at least 2-3 days a week. Please see my resume below.
To see some of my work, to see how I see and think, please visit my website: http://www.mgsquared.net
clients | projects
Riverbed Technology | tradeshow graphics
Little Grad | corp id, website
Lou Wirth Productions | corp id, website
Genentech | hr look, feel
BioRad Technologies | ads, brochure
Microsoft | flash product demo
Symantec | website, product packaging
Alpine Capital | identity, folder
Array Networks | website redesign
eTranslate.com | branding system
Prophet Brand Strategy | holiday card
Belvedere Winery | wine label
Venture Strategy Group | conference guide
Big World Magazine | redesign
San Francisco Opera | invitation
Infoseek | brochures
Autodesk | web design
PC Games | saleskit
Zia Cosmetics | pop signage
full time employment
creative director| mgsquared | oakland
My own design business where I create, manage and produce identity/business systems, web sites,
exhibit materials and collateral for high-tech companies, wineries, travel magazines and
organizations in the arts. Present and pitch ideas to clients. Direct photo shoots and manage
customized design teams. Work to ensure growth and profitability for clients and within the
company. September 1998-present.
design directer| Walmart.com | brisbane
As Design Director in this temp-to-hire position, I lead a team of 11, overseeing product
development for merchandising, email campaigns, and a 17 room showcase displaying current and
future merchandise available on Walmart.com. Also produced a branding project for kiosks
integrating all Wal-Mart in-store brands, to be rolled out in 2007.
design instructor| UC Berkeley Extension | san francisco
Taught several studio theory classes including: graphic design studio one, typographical design and
portfolio design. August 1997-August 2002.
lead art director| March First | US Web | CKS Partners | san francisco
Hired as an art director to work with design, production and programming teams to create, produce
and art direct a nine month campaign for Kinkos, Inc. Directed photo shoots, conceptualized product
guide and subsequent material to support it. October 1998-October 1999.
design lead | Wang Hutner Design | san francisco
Created and produced identity/business systems, sales/corporate brochures, and web sites for big
and small high-tech firms and organizations in the arts. Directed photo shoots and lead design
teams. Oversaw projects while communicating with clients to ensure high quality design standards.
July 1997-August 1998.
art director| Ziff Davis Comdex and Forums | foster city
Hired to maintain design standards for Networld+Interop, an international networking trade show.
Directed ads, POP displays and exhibit materials. Created and produced identity systems,
promotional guides, and sales material for in-house sales teams. April 1996-January 1997.
freelance work
Symantec | san francisco
Bonfire Communications | san francisco
Hamilton Partners | healdsburg
Frog Design | sunnyvale
1185 Design | palo alto
Marc Herring Media Group | sausalito
Kenwood Productions | san francisco
Casper Design Group | berkeley
Frank Harrison Perez | san francisco
Clark Design | san francisco
Washam Design | san francisco
Howry Design Associates | san francisco
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners | san francisco
The Learning Company | fremont
education
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
Communication Design
MS_1991
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Art and Design
BS_1989
Academy of Art College
San Francisco, CA
Related Design
Studies_1986
awards
The American Business Awards
Best Corporate Web Sites:
Product Advertising.
Client: Microsoft_2004.
How Magazine
The 192 Best
Self-Promotions_1998.
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