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OBJECTIVE:
Utilizing my design & display, marketing and advertising experience in the areas of Product Development, Visual Design, + Visual Merchandising/Store Design.
DESCRIPTION OF MY PERFECT JOB:
Conceptual Designer for Product or Service. Artistic in Nature,
Driven by Good Design - Form and Function...
some travel,developing & forecasting home fashion trends, new product introductions/promotions. I am able to see whole picture, working with clients,
vendors and customers. To then create Concepts for Visual Impact, Achieved thru merchandise/product design, visual merchandising presentation and/or photography art direction. All in an effort to stimulate sales/purchase/brand identity and awareness
1/2004 PRESENT Contract / Freelance Projects
DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, CONSULTING
Creative Director for various independent projects
Building Exterior color schemes & landscaping, Environments for outdoor garden spaces, Organizing and set-up of Home/Office space, Design and printing for Wedding Announcement, Decorate homes for Christmas.
Product design and development for stained glass lighting & home accents manufacturer.
Digital photography for Images as large format art, room interior accent, artwork greeting cards and stock photography.
Set design for trade-show exhibits. Consulting for home sellers to present their home to it\'s best advantage with minimal expense.
2002 -2003 Director, Design & Development
WILLOWBY DESIGNS, INC. - Woven items for home accent/home decor (basket, bath, storage)Created concepts, designs for woven products based on customer needs.
All products sold directly to retailer, as a Direct Import
1999-2001 Product Development Director,
AURORA - Plush product/gift line
Wholesale market
Develop new plush concepts/extend current offering and source new fabrics, fabrications, catalogue layout, showroom layouts
1995-1999
Design Director, VP Sourcing and Product Development
ACI
Asian manufacture of home decor, garden and gift products
Direct Import
1982-1995
Designer/Partner
RJM STUDIO - Visual Design & Display
Advertising, Display, Store Design & Visual Merchandising services offered to Retail, Wholesale and Consumer market
