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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

DiplomaAll Aspects of Commercial Design 

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Continued StudiesVisual 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

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