Accomplished professional with more than six years’ hands-on experience in managing projects related to branding, advertising, marketing, and digital and print design. Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite CC such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as sketching and drawing. Detail-oriented and communicative professional adept at delegating creative teams in directing art and design projects within scope and timeline. Hobbies include design, music, crafting, cosmetics, fashion, and fitness. Ability to work in fast-paced environments across various industries, including music entertainment and sports.

career experience
The New York Racing Association, Queens, NY
Design manager, dec. 2022-present

Manage daily operations pertaining to design projects, covering print and digital design, editorial design and package design. Delegate work to Senior Graphic Designer including high scale projects, daily duties and ensuring prompt delivery of all wagering and general marketing assets.

  • Created the Belmont Stakes logo for the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat along with all sales and marketing collateral necessary for event advertisements.

  • Responsible for directing photography at both the Belmont Stakes and Travers events.

  • Assisted in the creative relaunch of the NYRA Bets website.

  • Promoted from Senior Graphic Designer to Design Manager.

senior graphic designer, jan. 2018-dec. 2022

Oversee design creative, including annual Media Guide, post position and winners graphics, social media creative, hospitality brochures, out-of-home advertising, and media buy assets for numerous organizations and departments. Manage projects pertaining to on track signage development, print design, editorial design, package design, digital assets, and info graphics.

  • Acted as interim Art Director for two months before employment of new hire.

  • Effectively implemented project management skills in completing 100+ design and creative projects for internal departments including:  NYRA and NYRA Bets Marketing, Food & Beverage Department, Facilities, Law and Press Office, and Human Resources and the Racing Office.

sam ash music corporation, hicksville, ny
production artist/graphic designer, nov. 2015-dec. 2017

Offered expertise in spearheading art and design projects for a large music corporation, covering package design, contest promotions, advertisements, logo design, brochures, and out-of-home advertising. Developed catalogues ensuring accurate incorporation of advertisements, images, product descriptions, and sales promotions. Established productive relationships with vendors and colleagues to create catalogue material and graphics for music clinics.

  • Played significant role in completion of 10 catalogues within 2 years.

  • Orchestrated design of in-store events promotional materials for 45 Sam Ash locations across the United States

  • Developed web banners and event graphics for SamAsh.com, SamAshMusic.com, and the Sam Ash Facebook page.

  • Edited photographs for the Guitars of Distinction collection.

education
bachelor of fine arts in studio art, graphic design, gpa-4.0
adelphi university, garden city, ny, may 2015

technical proficiencies

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe XD
Shopify
Sketch

KEY SKILLS

Project Management
Time Management
Art Direction
Creative Concepts
Detail Oriented
Communication
Marketing
Multi-Tasking
Desire to Learn
Teamwork
Creativity