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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
My superpower lies in crafting compelling visual campaigns that captivate target audiences and drive results. I thrive in leading creative brainstorming sessions, partnering seamlessly with copywriters, designers, and account managers to develop innovative concepts that align with client goals and fuel growth. With a sharp focus on detail, I oversee multiple projects across digital, print, and multimedia platforms, ensuring every design element is not only on-brand but also meets the highest standards of quality.
As a mentor, I inspire and guide junior designers, delivering actionable feedback that sharpens their skills and fosters their success. By integrating generative AI into creative workflows, I’ve streamlined production processes, enabling faster turnaround times without compromising quality. I am equal parts creative developer and marketing businessman.
SKILLS
Agency Experience
Leadership
Team Collaboration
Project Management
Campaign Development
Strategic Planning
Brand Messaging
Cross-Channel Design
Creative Ideation
Innovative Solutions
Remote Collaboration
Client Relations
Visual Communication
Graphic Design
Video Production
Problem-Solving
Photography Direction
Every Last Detail
EXPERIENCE
Independent Creative Art Director
LeeAllen Agency, Inc.
Baltimore, MD / Ocean View, DE
2011–Present
Lead creative teams to deliver innovative, on-brand campaigns. This involves collaborating with clients and strategists to translate objectives into compelling visuals while managing timelines, budgets, and quality.
Clients include: MGH Marketing & Advertising, Ainsley Agency Inc., New York Presbyterian Health System, Data Trace Publishing, Wines That Rock Agency: Star Trek, NPR, Hallmark Channel, Investigation Discovery, Turner Classic Movies, Skybase7 Data Research Technology, Acceleration Retirement, Humboldt Family Farms, OneMain Financial
Strategix / Noble Steed (SNS Marketing), Baltimore, MD
Senior Art Director
1992–2010
Developed and executed innovative visual concepts across campaigns while ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand identity. Collaborated with creative teams, managing design projects, and delivering high-quality, impactful work within deadlines.
Clients include: Jos. A. Bank Clothier, United Healthcare, Nutramax Laboratories, CCBC Community College of Baltimore County, Maryland General Hospital, Health Plus of Michigan, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, FMC BioPolymer, Baltimore Washington Medical Center
EDUCATION
Professional Institute of Commercial Art, Pikesville, MD
Diploma – All Aspects of Commercial Design
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Continued Studies – Visual Concepts in Advertising and Typography
PROFICIENCIES
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Generative AI
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Figma
• Animate
• Microsoft Office
• Keynote
• WordPress
• Basic HTML/CSS
• Premier Pro
• Research
• UX/UI
• Conceptualization
• MS Word
• MS Powerpoint
• MS Excel