Summary
I am looking to lead, inspire and mentor an edgy, creative team developing Internet marketing solutions using the power of state-of-the art digital media. With the precision of an artist and the passion of a scientist, I am a creative problem solver; detail oriented with strong verbal communication skills. I have extensive client interaction experience developing and presenting campaigns as well as extensive experience directing photo shoots. I have 13 years of professional experience in web site development and 20+ years of experience in the graphic and industrial design fields.

Key strengths: I have a strong visual aesthetic sense, ability to manage, mentor, and inspire design and production teams, develop proposals, manage work streams, build relationships and create value for the company and clients.

Computer Knowledge & Expertise:                             
Proficient & Expert skills: CS3 Photoshop, Camera Raw w/Bridge, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat,
Indesign, QuarkXpress, GoLive, Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Flash, Fireworks, Javascript, AJAX, .PHP, MySQL, SEO & SEM, IA
Macintosh Operating System – programming, consulting, mentoring

Skill:
Web site development, management and marketing utilizing Web 2.0 philosophy
Project Management
Client Interaction and Relations
Branding and identity
Pre-flight, print production and design.
On-location and studio Photography Director
Fluent in Italian

Education and Certifications
• College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI, Digital Arts: Web Certificate 2008
• Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1987, B.S., magna cum laude
• College for Creative Studies, Fine Art – painting, photography, industrial design

Experience:
Interactive Web & Marketing – Project Director, Dalton Art & Design            1995-present
Web design and marketing specialist for hospitality clientele providing website development using Web 2.0 trends,  e-mail campaigns, photography and graphic design using industry-standard computer programs.

Project Director/Business Manager, Dalton & Foles Design, Detroit MI             1985-1995
Coordinated marketing, graphics, photography and development projects including: product, exhibit, interior design, transportation and urban design. Directed and produced multi-image and video productions for support materials. Developed visual concepts and mock-ups for client-related materials.

Web Design & Management
Tapawingo, Village of Ellsworth, Dalton Art & Design, The House on the Hill, Bellaire Bed & Breakfast,
Dalton & Foles Design, Moon Keeper Bed & Breakfast

Selected Projects
ALPS Automotive: Coordinated design and construction of SAE exhibits. Facilitated establishment of initial presence in Detroit market of first-tier automotive supplier.
State of Michigan: Project director of historic designation surveys including St. Florian Historic District, the first urban designation awarded in Michigan.
College for Creative Studies: Director of photography for Industrial Design Department
Program Coordinator, State of Michigan Extension Service: Initiated and operated Master Gardener program in Antrim County. Completion rate of students was 85% compared with 35% average completion rate in the state of Michigan.
Santa Clara County Transit Authority, CA – Coordinated & developed visual presentation for the strategic planning of San Jose Transit System, which obtained federal funding.

Client/Project List
Western Michigan University
Meadow Brook: Antrim Cnty. Medical Care Facility
Char/Em Early Education
ALPS Automotive
City of Mountain View, CA
Children’s Creative Concepts Corporation
Sunset Books
Santa Clara County Transit Authority, CA
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Fisher Guide – GM
DuPont Automotive, Troy MI
Wolff Wire Corporation
City of Hamtramck, MI – Joseph Campau Redevelopment Project

Memberships
A.I.G.A. American Institute of Graphic Arts
Information Architecture Institute
National Museum of Women in the Arts, charter member
Surface Design Association, member

References
Furnished upon request.