Chief Creative Officer & Creative Director
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Working as a senior creative for over 25 years my experience has led me to run various art departments for businesses in the New York City area within a multidisciplinary expertise. I embrace collaboration with all members throughout a company structure while personally thriving around the marketing, creative, and design fields. My independent skill sets range from orchestrating marketing campaigns, to advertising, product design, packaging/display design, and all the creative facets that make up a thriving business.
I now find myself at a point where joining the ideal company is my number one priority and I'll use everything in my arsenal to achieve those goals.
Art Director & Marketing Lead at Supreme New York (2022-01 – 2025-01)
I worked personally with Tyshawn Jones, the lead brand ambassador on Art Direction and Marketing for clothing and accessories across all categories. From original art for tee's, hoodies and skateboards to a full range of more complex cut and sew boutique pieces like jackets, pants, and outerwear. I collaborated with a range of brands such as Adidas, New Era, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Pelle Pelle, G-Shock, and Thrasher Magazine on original works and designs for Hardies Hardware, King Skateboards, and Brick Underneath.
I designed and tech-pack all works for production while handling supplier correspondence. My original artwork and designs in clothing, skateboards, sneakers, and watches are sold internationally in Supreme stores as well as other notable boutiques such as Dover Street Market. I also participated on murals in both the Manhattan and Brooklyn locations of Supreme.
Creative Director & VP Sporting Goods Division at Lifeworks Brand Group (2012-01 – 2025-01)
Running the creative department which consisted of around 24 employees ranging from product developers, staff packaging designers, industrial designers, photographers, and sales peripheral designers. Divisions included were technology & audio, sporting goods, fitness/wellness, and automotive. My work ranged from employee management to marketing, product design, CMF, style guide creation and deployment, to packaging, display, catalogue, and web design.
I was VP to the sporting goods division where my original basketballs, hoops, baseball equipment, footballs soccer balls, and insoles were all of my original design from industrial to print. I spearheaded AND1 Basketball program which sold over 20 million units during my tenure. My direct report was to the owner of the company and I happily collaborated with sales, ecommerce, and all divisions of planning and operations.
During the 14 years with LW I personally generated hundreds of millions in profits.
Art Director & Lead Designer at BP Signs (2003-01 – 2010-01)
7 years as the Art Director and lead designer of signs and advertisements all over New York City.
BFA in Fine Arts: Painting, Drawing, and Design – SUNY Purchase New York (1999-01 – 2003-01)
High School Diploma in Fine Arts: Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking – Central HS Philadelphia (1996-01 – 1999-01)
