Profile
Award-winning art director with more than 15 years of experience and a passion for providing clients with out-of-the-box concepts, dynamic visuals, innovative strategies and, most importantly, results. Possesses an eye for the big picture, continually able to deliver new and inspiring solutions. Proven leadership skills exercised in a team environment.

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer
Sharon Brooks & Associates 
Richmond, Virginia 2012-2015
Responsible for brand building, art direction, print and digital design and strategic direction for senior living communities across the nation. Creative lead for several brands, responsible for producing campaigns including direct mail, print advertising, collateral materials, digital advertising and website creation. Art direction and graphic design from concept to production.

Creative Director
Kate Carpenter Design 
Richmond, Virginia 2001-2011
Kate Carpenter Design specialized in branding, project management and graphic design.  Procured and supervised services such as copy writing, photography, illustration, printing and web development. Responsible for marketing efforts, web site maintenance, client interactions and employee supervision. Clients include Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA), Tredegar Corporation, AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board), VCU’s Massey Cancer Center, St. Catherine’s School, St. Joseph’s Villa, Richmond Symphony, Richmond Jewish Foundation, Special Hope Network and others.

Creative Director
Ginger Brown Consulting
Richmond, Virginia 2006-2008
Ginger Brown Consulting specialized in branding, strategy, and research for nonprofit, corporate and small business clients. Lead creative team to rebrand, reposition and realign messaging for clients in the greater Richmond area. Responsible for creation of collateral, direct mail, websites and email marketing materials. 

Art Director
Theatre IV / Barksdale Theatre 
Richmond, Virginia 2001-2010
Responsible for creative direction, art direction, graphic design and brand development for two professional theaters.

Graphic Designer 
James River Press
Richmond, Virginia 2000-2002
Responsible for design and prepress for a full-service printing firm.  Provided project management for design clients, supervised interns, directed and procured outside services including photography and illustration.

EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 
1996-1999   Communication Art and Design                                          

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia     
1990-1994   Speech Language Pathology  

SKILLS    

Brand development, identity development and logo design, project management, art direction, graphic design, conceptualization, digital photography and editing, strategic planning, print brokering, budget development, copy writing, strong interpersonal skills, problem solving, illustration and leadership.  Expert in Adobe Creative Suite. Software proficiency includes Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Microsoft Office. 

Associations and Honors 

AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board):  
Consumer Member of Board of Directors   2002-2007                                             

AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board):  
Committee Chair, Public Relations Task Force   2004-2006    

American Society of Illustrators:   
Certificate of Merit (Art Direction)   2006                                                                                            

Illustrators Club: 
Certificate of Merit (Art Direction)   2006

Virginia Commonwealth University Art Foundation Department:  
Outstanding Student Award   1996

REFERENCES     

Connie Mattox  
CEO, Brooks Adams Research    
804.545.8656

David Jones
Creative Development Director, SB&A 
804.335.8670

Jennifer Harris
Marketing & Communications Director, Health Service Administrators 
804.514.7612

Sarah Scott Thomas
Senior Account Manager, Sharon Brooks & Associates  
804.612.9408