Summary

Twenty years in defining and designing brand-focused print and interactive experiences, creating and presenting strategic creative solutions to fortune 100 and 500 corporations, as well as small to medium size companies. Top clients served: FedEx, International Paper Company, Thomas & Betts, Global Card Services, Humko Oil Products, First Tennessee Bank, nexAir.

Objective

Provide my clients and community a better experience through strategic design.

Design Experience

Oden Marketing And Design—Memphis, TN 1994-2009
Design Director
Organize and lead creative teams in producing business-to-business print collateral for Fortune® 100 and 500 clients such as FedEx® and International Paper Company.

Michael Guthrie Design—Pasadena, CA 1993-1994
Freelance Designer
Art direction and design for agencies in the Los Angeles area.

First Strategic Group Whittier, CA 1991-1993
Art Director
Produced advertising and direct mail campaigns for health care institutions across the country.

Educator Experience

The University of Memphis Department of Art, Memphis, TN 1998-present
Associate Professor, Design Practice Studio
This is a working studio that takes on real projects. The class has produced work for Tunica Chamber of Commerce, Goode Wealth Council and Management, Estes Furniture Design, Wesley School, MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association), Memphis Area Athletics, and First Book to name a few.

Education Experience

The University of Memphis 1988
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design

Other Experience

AIGA | Memphis
President—2009-current

National Ornamental Metal Museum Board–instated in 2005
I have been doing pro-bono strategic planning and identity work for the museum for 6 years,. They recently asked me to serve on the board. The board votes on funds usage, and members chair events throughout the year. My main responsibility will be continuing to manage the identity of the museum.

Center City Commission—Design Review Board 1996-1999
Review and approvals of signage, facade design, and site plans for development in the CCC downtown core district.

Work Published

Power Packaging (Hammermill Invent it Packaging), Graphis Poster Annual 1999 (Communigraphics [now PUSH] Design Conference Poster), CA Illustration Annual 2001 (Accent Opaque Calendar Series)

References available upon request