Professional Experience
Art Director
Bee Terrific Media | December 2020 – Current
- Lead all creative efforts in the development of original comic books and English light novels, overseeing concept development, character design, and storytelling.
- Manage a team of writers, artists, colorists, and letterers, ensuring alignment with the creative vision and project deadlines.
- Direct the character and setting design processes, using AI tools and collaborating with freelance artists to bring concepts to life.
- Oversee the publishing process, including print and digital distribution through platforms like Lulu and WooCommerce.
- Implement and manage marketing strategies, including automation via Zapier and WordPress, and analyze weekly performance metrics.
- Handle all legal aspects of the business, including contracts, LLC formation, and trademarks via LegalZoom.
Social Media Content Creator
NBCI | August 2023 – Current
- Design and schedule social media content, including carousels, reels, and posts, using Canva and Predis. Use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for more detailed posts.
- Streamlined social media presence, resulting in increased organization and improved engagement metrics, including donations.
- Collaborate with partners to post content, following provided instructions and materials, and manage scheduling through Later.
Logo Designer & Brand Identity
Freelance | August 2019 – Current
- Developed logos and brand identity materials for a variety of clients, including:
- Lesoya LLC: Created logo and design manual.
- RC&E Logistics: Designed logo.
- DevDivaHacks: Developed logo.
- Chris Brooks: Supervised menu design project, hired and communicated with a freelance designer.
- Heart and Sole: Currently working on logo design.
- Provided design consultation and project management services, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery of design assets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design and Digital Media
Rowan College at Burlington County
Graduated: August 2019
Skills
- Design Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Predis
- Project Management: Team leadership, client communication, freelance collaboration
- Creative Tools: MidJourney (AI art), WordPress, Zapier, WooCommerce
- Publishing: Print and digital book setup, distribution via Lulu
- Social Media: Content creation, scheduling via Later, analytics
- Legal & Business: Contract management, LLC formation, trademark registration
Projects
- Pack Matters, Sword Dancers, Destiny Hero, Motor City Girls, Web of Anansi, Magnum Arcana: Developed character designs using AI tools.
- Draftpool, Angel Protocol: Managed initial concept art and collaborated with artists for finalized designs.
- Copycats, Favor of Athena: Oversaw external character design processes.
- Publishing & Marketing: Successfully published and marketed multiple comic issues and light novels, overseeing both creative and business aspects.
