SUMMARY
Experienced in creating new brands from the ground up. Managing and growing the potential and market goals of existing brands, elevating them both to compete effectively in the highly competitive creative marketplace. Proven experience as an innovator, quick to remain on trend to effectively stand out. Track record of experience with high-profile intellectual property such as Marvel, Universal Studios, etc. Some of my most satisfying work experiences have been when I have sat in on meetings and given solutions and ideas that ended up being successfully implemented.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
• Art Direction • Design • Brand Management • Product Development and Management
• Domestic and Overseas Production Management Trade Booth Design • Creative Consulting
• Photo Editing • Pre-press Management • Public Relations • Digital Art • Production

EMPLOYMENT
2020-Present Brand Manager & Creative Services
Della Penna Foundation www.dellapennafoundation.org
Founded by Michelle Della Penna, daughter of renowned race car driver and Indycar team owner John Della Penna, the foundation aims to provide girls aged 5 to 16 with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to fuel their future in motorsports. With a mission to increase female
representation in the industry, the foundation recognizes the importance of providing
opportunities for girls to spursue their passion.
My Role: To design and manage the brand including logo, website, social media posts,
merchandise. Also, to assist the CEO in the day-today operations with event planning,
donations and training and directing interns.
References: Michelle Della Penna Founder • Susan Lucas-Conwell Executive Director

Atkins Réalis www.atkinsrealis.com
My Role: Freelance graphic design in creating design materials within their existing brand, as well as new designs.
References: Erin Capps Vice President

Ward Group LLC & Silver Route Partners LLC
My Role: Logo Design
References: Doug Ward Founder/CEO

Stonegate LLC www.stonegatellc.com
My Role: Logo Design
References: Leslie McGrath President

CBRE www.cbre.com
My Role: Freelance graphic design in creating design materials within their existing brand as well as new designs.
References: Giovanni Ramirez Senior Property Marketing Specialist

1996 - 2019 Art Director & Graphic Design
Gino Verna Studios Philadelphia, PA/Austin, TX, Freelance/Independent Contractor
Clients Include: Alen Air Purifiers, Baby Acapulco Restaurants, nkworks Trading Cards,
Johnson Bros. Bakery, Edward Gorey Estate, Sunset Press, Affintus, Richmond Office Works

Dynamic Forces Pennsauken, NJ, Art Director/Senior Designer (1996-1999).
Clients Include: Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm as well as numerous other studios.
Responsible for design and brand management of several licensed products. Original design as well as maintaining the integrity of established brands.

1990 - 1996 Graphic Design & Digital Artist
Grant Marketing/Kingswood Advertising Conshohocken, PA, Designer/Print Production
Clients Include: Berol Prismacolor Markers, Breyer’s Ice Cream, and Bell Atlantic (currently known as Verizon).

Hire Knowledge Philadelphia, PA Designer/Print Production/Mac Specialist
Hired out on a temporary basis to several surrounding Advertising and Marketing Firms.

Independence Press Philadelphia, PA, Designer/Pre-press

The Type Connection Philadelphia, PA Designer/Typesetter/Pre-press
Clients ranged from Campbell’s Soup to Cigna Insurance, as well as several Advertising and Marketing Firms.

SKILLS
DESIGN
Adobe Creative Suite:
InDesign, Illustrator,
Photoshop, Firefly
Procreate
Web:
• Wix & Squarespace

PRESENTATION &
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Microsoft Suite:
• PowerPoint
• Word
• Excel

Google Suite:
• Docs
• Sheets
• Slides
• Forms

PRODUCT DESIGN
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
20th Century Fox
• Alien vs. Predator
• The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
• Buffy The Vampire Slayer
• Robots
ABC
• Alias
• Jericho
• Lost
• The 4400
Darkhorse Comics/
Revolution Studios
• Hellboy
DC Comics
• Justice League
• Smallville (WB)
Dreamworks
• Shrek
Hasbro
• G.I. Joe
HBO
• The Sopranos
James O’Barr
• The Crow
Marvel Entertainment
• Earth X & countless others
New Line Cinema
• Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D
Paramount
• Tomb Raider
Top Cow Comics
• Rising Stars
UPN
• Veronica Mars
Warner Brothers
• Angel
• Charmed
• Scooby-Doo
• Supernatural
Wildstorm Comics
• Crimson