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Senior Art Director | Studio Production Manager
HyperPointe (formerly GCG Connect)

 Create, conceptualize and design campaigns and projects for all of the agency’s clients .

  •  Work closely with the leadership team to drive new business, support overall efficiencies, and  develop new models and tools to support creative work, including: design systems, automation,  offshoring and utilization of external agencies 

  •  Perform layout support, edits to existing work, versioning and resizing, rebranding of materials,  recreation of agency created materials, image replacement, image retouching, and image sourcing 

  •  Manage the development of creative work for new business pitches as well as existing clients  

  •  Implement best tactical and workflow processes for the entire agency 

  •  Improved production accuracy, reduced turnaround time, and increased profitability by  successfully  restructuring internal workflow  

  •  Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive, cross-channel strategic  approach that is relevant to the current issues facing the client's business and brand  

  •  Prepare and package final files and assets for integration into client systems and programs for  distribution (Content Hub, Veeva) 

  •  Provide design and production services for various print and digital projects for parent
     company XWELL

  •  Clients include Novo Nordic (Sogroya, Norditropin, Ozempic, NovoCare, Saxenda, Victoza,  Wegovy). Pfizer, Novartis, ROME Foundation, XWELL (XpresCheck, Xpres Spa) 

Art Director 
ghg | greyhealth group

Manage and direct creative execution from concept to completion of various marketing and promotional materials in both print and digital formats.​

  • Shape all phases of creative development including conceptual development, branding and visual design while possessing a depth and expertise in content development. 

  • Work closely with the leadership team to drive new business, support overall efficiencies, and develop new models and tools to support creative work, including: design systems, automation, offshoring and utilization of external agencies

  • Handled all aspects of production for print and digital projects including creation of mechanicals and final disk release files, as well as turn over of digital assets   

  • Help lead the creative direction for new business activity; help direct and coordinate the communications strategy and art development of all pitch materials

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive, cross-channel strategic approach that is relevant to the current issues facing the client’s business and brand 

  • Clients include Aralez, Greer, Shionogi, Dendreon, Bayer, Therakos, Pfizer, Novartis,
    Celgene, Janssen

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe XD
Acrobat Professional 

Powerpoint

Word

Excel

Figma

Sketch

After Effects

Premiere Pro

HTML, CSS

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Therapeutic Areas

Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)

Endocrinology/Diabetology

Type 2 Diabetes

Chronic Weight Management

Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD)

Cardiovascular/Cerebrovascular

Gastroenterology

Allergy and Immunology

Biosurveillance/ Covid 19 testing

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Experience
 

2010 - present

2010 - present

Art Director 
Sudler & Hennessey

Quality Matters

Lead creative in the design and development of projects including launch materials, interactive materials, and leave behinds while maintaining brand identity and consistency.

  • Oversee and implement the process by which a project moves from concept and rough
    layout, through tight comps, client comments, medical/regulatory submission, to a finished produced piece

  • Conceive and design visual materials according to the clients established guidelines regarding branded and unbranded materials

  • Manage effectively all aspects of art direction for multiple brands including Pfizer (Prevnar 13®, Trumenba, CSSG,) Genentech, Novo Nordisk

  • Maintain a hands-on role in each brands strategic and creative development process

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive, cross-channel strategic approach that is relevant to the current issues facing the client’s business and brand

  • Participate in business-building efforts; help maintain existing business, explore new opportunities with current clients

Art Director 
Pearson Education

​Professional & Career/Health Science division

Responsible for interior and cover designs for higher education and college level educational materials and online, mobile and print products.

  • Commission and oversee the design of various book or product elements from freelance vendors from presentation stage through final pre-press: e.g., interior design, cover design, multimedia package design.

  • Create, design and/or modify 4-color book covers, interiors, graphic art pieces and computer illustrations needed.

  • Create web icons and basic web pages.

  • Work closely with project team including Production Editor, Buyer, Editor, and Marketing Manager to ensure successful completion and functionality of all projects.

  • Research and secure photos and permissions for covers, interior design elements and work-for-hire agreements as needed.

  • Discuss and resolve design and electronic production problems with editors, marketing, manufacturing and outside vendors.

  • Monitor delivery dates for all assignments, ensuring general schedule needs of the project are met.

  • Establish initial budget and monitor costs, including alterations throughout the course of the project.

  • Evaluate expertise, costing structure and prior performance of outside vendors to ensure a good match between project’s need and vendor’s ability.

Outstanding Product Team  Award  Emergency Care 10th Edition

Awards
 
BFA Graphic Design
William Paterson University
Education
 

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