OBJECTIVE: Continue to hone my abilities and to take my experience to new levels. Fashion my creative energy into new perceptions. New and engaging projects are the challenges
I yearn for.
Employment
Senior UX/UI Consultant
TK
CGI,
TK
Move-Elevator GmbH,
01/2020-11/2021
Art Director UX/UI, Dresden, Germany
UX/UI designer, motion animator and designer. I am apart of a small group of
2 UX/UI designers that support both saas products, existing tools and websites. I am responsible from conducting workshops which help pinpoint client needs, goals and untapped potential. Than creating experiences that uncover and build on these opportunities and potential. Leveraging latest methods and tools to accomplish these goals.
Art Director UX/UI, Dresden, Germany
Websites, social campaigns, customer apps and digital communication, are just some of the things I am involved with. As the digital arm of the Zebra group my tasks are to ensure quality of design, conceptually optimised user journeys and efficient digital workflow.
Mindbox GmbH,
11/2018-12/2019
Wildstyle Network GmbH,
1/2016-10/2018
Sr. Art Director, Dresden, Germany
Creative Lead, in digital savvy agency that specialises in start-ups, innovative digital projects/programs, video animation and student marketing. During my leadership at WSN, I have had the opportunity to work on some diverse and innovative brands such as: Leica, Microsoft, Samsung, and HERE just to mention a few. Credited for creating an efficient digital workflow, incorporating rapid prototyping tools; such as sketch, design systems, invisionapp and craft.
CDM NY,
6/2011-9/2015
Vice President, Art Supervisor New York, NY
Successfully created a brand identity for a newly launched obesity drug for Novo Nordisk. Transitioned to become lead Art Director on CDM’s biggest brand, Victoza® by Novo Nordisk. Manging all creative on the US and global business.
Cafemom,
3/2009-6/2011
Art Director/Interactive Designer New York, NY
Lead designer/animator for all online co-branded and branded sponsorships, including game development. Responsible for concept, design and production. Managed a small group of designers and developers.
KENNETH COLE,
11/2008-2/2009
Sr. Art Director/Interactive Designer New York, NY
Responsibilities included creating print ads, online campaigns, photo shoots and retouching.
Global Ad Solutions,
7/2007-10/2008
Online Art Director New York, NY
I was the lead creative person for online and interactive campaigns. Responsible for concept, design and production. Produced multicultural advertising for online and print campaigns. Developed successful campaigns for notable brands such as Lufthansa, AeroSvit, Direct TV and Thai Air, just to mention a few.
Bloomingdales,
9/2002-6/2007
Online Art Director New York, NY
Created a successful on-line branding strategy which helped bridge the creative between Bloomingdale’s store and their online presence. My design concepts played a critical part in the redesign of bloomingdales.com. Reported directly into the creative director, as the most senior interactive on-line AD. Spearheaded many special projects which included: package redesign, product development, special promotions and electronic gift cards. Worked on other notable Federated brands like Macys.
E-CONOMIA GmbH
1/2001 - 6/2002
Art Director Hamburg, Germany
Effectively implemented on-line initiatives, strategy development and execution. Managed a team of 4 designers. Successfully turned an untrained and fledgling Internet division into a profitable department. Increased profits and efficiency by eliminating the need to outsource both programming and animation. Helped the company secure essential accounts: Fisherman’s Friend, Pierre Cardin, henschel-ropertz.de, Lieken Urkorn, Camelactive.de and Bushmills.
Bloomingdales,
1/2001 - 6/2002
Art Director New York, New York, United States
Responsible for the design and execution of weekly email blasts, web updates and catalog layouts. Played an instrumental role in accomplishing efficency in processing web assets for on-line e-commerse transactions and user experience.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE,
1997 - 2007
Jr. Art Director & Retoucher New York, NY
Created all newspaper ads for all publications. Reported directly to the Creative Director. Preformed all retouching and scanning on newspaper photography. Created catalog layouts. Lead Interactive Art Director during the inception of Saks Direct. Managed Photo shoots and stylists.
Education
Xavier High School, NYC
1986 - 88
I attend Xavier for two years, where I majored in German, Computer Science and Biology. While at Xavier, I was a part of JROTC and the swim team.
St. Johns Prep HS, NYC
1988 - 90
I attended St. Johns Prep for the last two years of my high school career. Here I majored in Art, Visual design, Computer science and Psychology. I was a member of the debate team and Math team. I also participated in our schools baseball team.
St. Johns University, NYC
1990-95
I attended St. Johns University for 5 years earning a bachelors of science in Psychology. Secondary focus was visual art and computer science.
Credentials
Adobe Certified Expert:
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Flash
Dreamweaver
Acrobat