OBJECTIVE:	Dynamic 15-year Art Director career built upon consistent quality standards. Expert Photoshop manipulation and QuarkXpress layout skills. Impressive creativity with penchant for successful commercial approaches. Catalyst for engaging artists and building them into motivated and well-managed teams. Master of client interaction, development, and satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE:
2004 - Present:	Graphic Artist/Consultant • Blackfoxdesigns.com • Bear, DE Establish consulting service for clients requiring experienced graphic marketing schemes for both print and web. Provide original artwork and photo-manipulation in varying styles and resolutions. Deliver proactive designs ensuring consistent graphic materials and corporate branding. Publisher of The Pyrates Way, a national magazine in production since early 2006.
2001 - 1004:	Director, Graphic & Mktng Dev. • The Homer Group • Trooper, PA Management of designers, artists, and typographic staff for $25m marketing and printing company. Work with clients from initial design stage through completion. Guide, educate, and organize design team while providing customers with premium work quality. Major clients include Maaco, SNAME, Thayer Dental Labs, Instamold, Association of Builders and Contractors, and several Montgomery County PA township government organizations.
1999 - 2001:	Art Director • Commercial Graphic Systems • Washington, DC Develop initial design team with performance goals. Extensive client base included major pre-marketed branding such as GSA (National Capital Region), University of Notre Dame, Orthopedic Associates, Washington Capitals, University of Maryland Terrapins Football, and The Marriott Corporation. Cohesive presentation of seamless and consistent client identity in all projects regardless of communication vehicle.
1996 - 1999:	Dir., Graphic & Web Development • Cendant • Owings Mills, MD Built, Manage, and assume Art Director responsibilities for three design studios in two cities. Senior production artist in direct-mail and internet marketing environment. Graphic works include creation of marketing direct mail pieces, a quarterly magazine, promotional pieces, and a large range of marketing materials. Eagerly advise and exceed the expectations of senior management in creating viable internet business solutions. Company owned and operated The International Library of Poetry and The International Library of Photography.
1992 - 1996:	Senior Artist/Lead EPP Tech. • Lucas Printing • Baltimore, MD Train in digital scanning, electronic stripping, color management, layout/design, graphic interfacing, web design, product design, print design and print production. Extensive experience in electronic prepress provides practical post-design knowledge for successful marketing materials.
	NOTE: Although this resume lists most recent positions, employment history began in 1976. From freelance graphic work through an extensive US Navy career, an intense amount of practical and creative knowledge is provided therein. This wide base of experience has ensured the development of successful creative graphic and production pieces for high resolution printing solutions and internet optimization. A full online portfolio can be found at the Black Fox Designs home page.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree	Maryland Institute College of Art • Baltimore, MD Degree via Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation program following a decade of night and weekend course while working full time and raising a family. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Publication Design with a minor in Digital Imaging, with honors.
Associates Degree	Carroll Community College • Westminster, MD Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Graphics, with honors. This "stepping stone" allowed for continuation of formal education and technology training.
US Navy PhotoJournalism Graduate	Defense Information School • Indianapolis, IN Military "C" school in Photojournalism and attended Military "A" school for Public Affairs, Basic Broadcasting, Basic Journalism, and Shipboard Information Training and Entertainment.
SOFTWARE:
15 years Experience:	Photoshop, QuarkXpress, PageMaker, Freehand, Illustrator, HTML, DHTML, CSS, Macintosh troubleshooting, networking, and OS skills
1 - 5 years Experience:	Dreamweaver, Flash, GoLive CyberStudio, Microsoft FrontPage, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office Suite
PERSONAL:	44 years old, married 2 years, two children from previous marriage, good health, outgoing personality