Specialties
• Fluent in the expression of visual narrative and editorial art.
• Intimate knowledge of photography, illustration, typography and their associated processes.
• Exceptional project-management skills.
• A perverse affinity for organized and analytical processes.
• Successful experience managing numerous projects and people under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication abilities.
Visual Communications Consultant
baughaus.ink
May 2001 – Present
• Translated marketing and editorial challenges into award-winning design, analyzing clients’ needs and constructing appropriate, effective and poetic communications.
Professional History
Group Design Director
American Airlines, Fort Worth, TX
July 2010 – January 2015
• Defined the creative direction of all editorial design — photography, illustration, typography and layout — for American Airlines’ twice-monthly American Way, quarterly Celebrated Living and bi-monthly Nexos inflight magazines.
• Initiated and executed the redesigns of American Way and Celebrated Living, earning the praise of their readers and numerous industry awards, including Most Improved Publication, Best Travel & In-Transit Magazine, Best In-Flight Magazine and Best Transportation Publication.
• Designed meticulous and versatile magazine templates to maximize the efficiency of the Art Department and the visual consistency of our products.
• Developed original concepts for photography and illustration, providing shot lists, narratives, sketches and on-set art direction to guide the work of creative talent.
• Delegated, directed and coordinated the efforts of four direct reports, ensuring deadlines and budgets were maintained for three inflight magazine titles totaling 34 issues per year.
• Served alongside magazine staff to create original covers, features, departments and columns.
• Collaborated with the Managing Editor and Production Department during pagination and closing cycles, overseeing design and print quality and the timely delivery of magazines to press.
Senior Art Director
Pace, Dallas, TX
February 2015 – September 2016
• Collaborated with the Creative Director and Editorial staff to create original covers, features, departments and columns in Southwest: The Magazine. Directed and designed editorial feature layouts.
• Developed original concepts for photography and illustration, providing shot lists, narratives, sketches and on-set art direction to guide the work of creative talent.
• Delegated, directed and coordinated the efforts of three direct reports, guiding employee development by example and through supportive, constructive feedback.
• Collaborated with the Editorial staff during pagination and closing cycles, overseeing design and print quality and the timely delivery of magazines to press.
Deputy Art Director
D Magazine Partners, Dallas, TX
December 2002 – July 2010
• Collaborated with the Creative Director to conceptualize and produce editorial art.
• Identified and managed internal and external resources necessary for the production/procurement of photography and illustration; negotiated fair rates and usage.
• Managed the production of original art — from the logistical strategy to the execution and receipt of finished materials — according to the given budget and timeline; directed and supervised talent; maintained cost and quality control and provided status updates to the Creative Director and Managing Editor.
• Developed and maintained a searchable archive of original editorial photography and illustration; reduced Art Department expenses by negotiating the re-use of archived images.
• Nurtured mutually beneficial relationships with talent and agents.
• Researched and recommended talent and stock resources, including photography, illustration, and typography; scheduled portfolio reviews and castings.
• Directed and designed all editorial art and layouts in the annual Professional and Lifestyle Directories; designed features, departments and columns in D Magazine alongside the Creative Director and Art Director.
• Collaborated with the Marketing/Branding Departments to conceptualize and design presentation and collateral materials.
• Executed special projects for the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief.
Senior Designer
Ivie & Associates, Flower Mound, TX
November 2016 – October 2017
• Led Ivie & Associates’ creative efforts supporting Albertsons Companies’ store brands; guided original photography for store brand products with creative briefs, sketches and on-set art direction.
• Created all covers and editorial layouts for Albertsons Companies’ Live Healthy, Be You magazine, and collaborated with the Communications Department to ensure the timely delivery of magazines to the client.
• Developed and executed point-of-sale store signage — from trend reports to press-ready files — for retail grocery holiday promotions.
• Mentored junior members of the Creative Department to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the team.
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
June 2001
• Earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, exploring visual narrative through a diverse body of work inspired by the mythologies of my heritage.
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
cum laude
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
December 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communications Design
cum laude
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
May 1994
Recent Honors
Best Guide, Catalogue & Directory
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2017
Source (Summer 2016)
art director
Best Trade Editorial Layout
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2017
Natural Aesthetics feature, Source (Winter 2016)
art director
Finalist: Best Overall Trade Publication Design
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2017
Source (Summer 2016)
art director
Finalist: Best Transportation Publication
Content Marketing Awards, McMurry/TMG, 2016
Southwest: The Magazine (2015)
senior art director
Grand Award: Best Redesign
APEX Awards, Communications Concepts, Inc., 2015
Celebrated Living (2014)
design director
Award of Excellence: Most Improved (Magazines, Journals & Tabloids)
APEX Awards, Communications Concepts, Inc., 2015
Celebrated Living (2014)
design director
Best Quarterly Magazine
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2015
Celebrated Living (2014)
design director
Most Improved Publication
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2015
Celebrated Living (2014)
design director
Finalist: Best Overall Publication Design
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2015
Celebrated Living (2014)
design director
Finalist: Best Special Theme Issue
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2015
Food & Wine issue, Celebrated Living (Autumn 2014)
design director
Gold: Best Use of Illustration (Feature)
Content Marketing Awards, McMurry/TMG, 2014
Halloween cover story, American Way (October 15, 2013)
design director
illustration by Red Nose Studio
Award of Excellence: Magazine/Journal
APEX Awards, Communications Concepts, Inc., 2014
Celebrated Living (2013)
design director
Award of Excellence: Magazine/Journal Illustration & Typography
APEX Awards, Communications Concepts, Inc., 2014
Halloween cover story, American Way (October 15, 2013)
design director
illustration by Red Nose Studio
Merit: Illustration (Single Spot)
49th Annual Awards, Society of Publication Designers, 2014
Final Approach department, American Way (May 1, 2013)
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illustration by Jon Reinsert
Merit: Illustration (Single Spot)
49th Annual Awards, Society of Publication Designers, 2014
Final Approach department, American Way (February 15, 2013)
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illustration by Douglas B. Jones
Finalist: Best Travel & In-Transit Magazine
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2014
American Way (2013)
design director
Finalist: Best Quarterly Magazine
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2014
Celebrated Living (2013)
design director
Finalist: Best Editorial Layout
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2014
Seed Preservation feature, American Way (September 15, 2013)
design director
design by Brian Smith
Finalist: Best Editorial Layout
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2014
Family Vacation feature, Celebrated Living (Summer 2013)
design director
design by Marilyn Calley
Finalist: Best Single Editorial Illustration
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2014
Halloween cover story, American Way (October 15, 2013)
design director
illustration by Red Nose Studio
Finalist: Best Single Editorial Photograph
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2014
Pigs in Paradise feature, American Way (September 1, 2013)
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photography by Roberto Muñoz
Silver: Best In-Flight Magazine
NATJA Annual Awards, North American Travel Journalists Association, 2013
American Way (2012)
design director
Finalist: Best Cover Photo
NATJA Annual Awards, North American Travel Journalists Association, 2013
Las Vegas issue, American Way (November 15, 2012)
design director
photography by Randal Ford
Honorable Mention: Best Travel Magazine
Ozzie Awards, Folio, 2013
American Way (2013)
design director
Merit: Design (Celebrity Profile)
48th Annual Awards, Society of Publication Designers, 2013
Amazing Kreskin feature, American Way (October 15, 2012)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon; photography by Ian Allen
Merit: Photography (Celebrity Profile)
48th Annual Awards, Society of Publication Designers, 2013
Andy Samberg cover story, American Way (June 1, 2012)
design director
photography by Peter Yang
Award of Excellence: Magazine/Journal Design & Layout
APEX Awards, Communications Concepts, Inc., 2013
Viola Davis issue, American Way (September 1, 2012)
design director
Best Travel & In-Transit Magazine
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2013
American Way (2012)
design director
Finalist: Best Editorial Layout
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2013
Amazing Kreskin feature, American Way (October 15, 2012)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon; photography by Ian Allen
Finalist: Best Series of Editorial Photographs
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2013
Big Bend cover story, American Way (September 15, 2012)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon; photography by Samuel Solomon
Bronze: Best In-Flight Magazine
NATJA Annual Awards, North American Travel Journalists Association, 2012
American Way (2012)
design director
Finalist: Best Portrait
NATJA Annual Awards, North American Travel Journalists Association, 2012
Andy Samberg cover story, American Way (June 1, 2012)
design director
photography by Peter Yang
Award of Excellence: Magazine/Journal
APEX Awards, Communications Concepts, Inc., 2012
American Way (2011)
design director
Gold: Best Feature Design
Magnum Opus Awards, McMurry, Inc., 2012
Stogie King feature, American Way (May 1, 2011)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon; photography by Jeffery Salter
Silver: Best Use of Photography (Feature)
Magnum Opus Awards, McMurry, Inc., 2012
Disappearing Delis feature, American Way (July 1, 2011)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon; photography by Jason Fulford
Silver: Best Special-Topic Issue
Magnum Opus Awards, McMurry, Inc., 2012
Golf/Chevy Chase issue, American Way (September 1, 2011)
design director
Honorable Mention: Best Transportation Publication
Magnum Opus Awards, McMurry, Inc., 2012
American Way (2011)
design director
Merit: Feature Design (Corporate Publication)
47th Annual Awards, Society of Publication Designers, 2012
Public Schools feature, American Way (February 15, 2011)
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design by Samuel Solomon; photography by Chris Korbey
Merit: Feature Photography (Corporate Publication)
47th Annual Awards, Society of Publication Designers, 2012
Elijah Wood cover story, American Way (August 1, 2011)
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photography by Frank Ockenfels 3
Best Travel & In-Transit Magazine
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2012
American Way (2011)
design director
Most Improved Publication
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2012
American Way (2011)
design director
Finalist: Best Editorial Layout
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2012
Stogie King feature, American Way (May 1, 2011)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon; photography by Jeffery Salter
Juried Selection: Editorial Photography
Photography Annual 53, Communication Arts, 2012
Chevy Chase cover story, American Way (September 1, 2011)
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photography by Evan Kafka
Gold: 100 Best in Design
Design Annual, Graphis: The Best of International Visual Communications, 2012
Robert Plant feature, American Way (December 15, 2010)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon; photography by Gregg Delman
Gold: Best In-Flight Magazine
NATJA Annual Awards, North American Travel Journalists Association, 2011
American Way (2011)
design director
Silver: Best Portrait
NATJA Annual Awards, North American Travel Journalists Association, 2011
Michael Stipe cover story, American Way (April 1, 2011)
design director
photography by Evan Kafka
Gold: Best Use of Typography
Ozzie Awards, Folio, 2011
Stogie King feature, American Way (May 1, 2011)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon
Gold: Best Transportation Publication
Magnum Opus Awards, McMurry, Inc., 2011
American Way (2010)
design director
Second Place: Best Cover-to-Cover Magazine Layout
Lone Star Awards, Houston Press Club, 2011
Switzerland issue, American Way (August 15, 2010)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon
Bronze: Best Opening Spread
Pearl Awards, Custom Content Council, 2011
Starry Nights feature, American Way (May 15, 2011)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon
Juried Selection: Editorial Photography
Photography Annual 52, Communication Arts, 2011
Michael Stipe cover story, American Way (April 1, 2011)
design director
photography by Evan Kafka
Finalist: Best Travel & In-Transit Magazine
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2011
American Way (2010)
design director
Finalist: Best Cover
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2011
Switzerland issue, American Way (August 15, 2010)
design director
design by Samuel Solomon
Finalist: Best Editorial illustration
Maggie Awards, Western Publishing Association, 2011
Ultimate Sign-Out department, American Way (September 1, 2010)
design director
illustration by Matt Vincent
Gold: Best Portrait
NATJA Annual Awards, North American Travel Journalists Association, 2010
Steve Martin cover story, American Way (October 1, 2010)
design director
photography by Melanie Dunea
Colleagues
American Airlines
D Magazine Partners
Pace
Almae Matres
Rhode Island School of Design
University of Dayton