Experience


October 2008 – Current

Web Artist

Zimmerman - Lennar Division

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Work closely with Director of Web Marketing and Senior Web Artist on various projects including, but not limited to, web advertisements, promotional graphics, and e-blasts.

October 2005 – October 2008

Corporate Web Artist

WCI Communities, Inc.

Sun City Center, FL
  • Work directly with E-Marketing Manager and Director in overseeing and designing web pages, Flash presentation, emails and other web related items for each region, and its communities, within company.
  • Assist in the development of standards and best practices.
  • Received "Service Appreciation Award" for loyalty to company (5+ years).

July 2004 - September 2005

Art Director

WCI Communities, Inc.

Bonita Springs, FL
  • Responsible for the creation of identities for multiple communities and their main workload. This includes but is not limited to photo shoots, advertisements, billboards, emails, direct mail, flyers, newsletters, program brochures, rack brochures, fulfillment brochures, as well as the master brochures and all of it’s individual inserts.
  • Worked with internal departments and outside vendors through the proposal process for upgrading Corporate Marketing’s art servers, computers and software. Presented proposal to Marketing Vice President for approval.
  • Worked with team to organize a massive amount of data on multiple servers to maximize and streamline production.
  • Received the "2004 Five Star Employee Award" for the Marketing Department, which recognizes one person within each department on their outstanding performance and demonstration of company values.

Nov. 2002 - July 2004

Graphic Designer

WCI Communities, Inc.

Bonita Springs, FL
  • Worked in collaboration with Art Director for several communities on multiple projects including those listed above.
  • Communicate with multiple vendors in quoting jobs and work with chosen vendor through printing process.
  • Helped maximize and streamline production with the creation of Marketing Approval Form and Job CD Covers.

Jan. 2002 - April 2002

Design Internship

Caregiver Magazine

Miami, FL
  • Worked in collaboration with Art Director to design and produce print advertisements.

June 2001 - July 2001

Pro Bono Designer

March of Dimes

Miami, FL
  • Received specifications from Project Manager to created logo and generated Photoshop illustration.

May 2001 - June 2001

Freelance Designer

The Drake Group

Miami, FL
  • Received specifications from Owner to create logo and design business card and letterhead.

Feb. 1999 - July 1999

Freelance Designer

The Latin American Club

Defiance, OH
  • Received specifications from Event Manager to designed flyers for multiple events.