Associates of Science Degree in Advertising Design

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Designer / Illustrator / Art Director

Design creative solutions, develop/maintain a brand with a clear vision and message, ideate/innovate and product develop, art direct, inspire and manage teams, strategize and market specifically for the sports and lifestyle industries.

Client list includes: MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA, Reebok, adidas, EA Sports, Tervis, Panini America, Harley-Davidson, The Beach Boys, Locs Sunglasses, Romance Eyewear

•	Lead both sports and entertainment groups on the creative development of all product lines while enforcing licensor guidelines (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA, Marvel, Hit Entertainment, Sanrio) and multiple exclusive athlete and entertainer contracts.
•	Worked with cross-functional teams to generate branding strategies in line with company goals.
•	Continually investigated and streamlined processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
•	Enforced the branding of our products, managed team schedules, coached and mentored team leaders, provided and fostered a creative rich environment.

Design Director

•	Provided leadership and direction for Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA), a division of Upper Deck specializing in high-end, hot market and novelty collectibles for sports and entertainment.
•	Developed multiple patented products with outside manufacturers which broaden our consumer base, increased revenue and help establish UDA as an innovative leader in the memorabilia industry.
•	Created high-end sports memorabilia product lines for the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA and exclusive contracts with top athletes including Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Peyton Manning, Sidney Crosby, Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols.
•	Managed workflow for UDA, enforced policies and established creative processes.
•	Lead various sports teams (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA) designing product, packaging and marketing materials producing as many as 25 product lines annually.
•	Designed and managed projects throughout the creative process including the engineering of product, press checks and managing outside vendors and artists.

Art Director

•	Provided all aspects of design for branded and sports licensed apparel ranging from trend research and color forecasting to creating tech packs and approving final samples.
•	Designed unique lines for special retail accounts (Footaction, Footlocker and Champs).
•	Created artwork for apparel, footwear, accessories, packaging, catalogs and other marketing materials.

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Waldo Ramirez: Designer / Illustrator / Art Director in Carlsbad, CA

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Upper Deck

Reebok International

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale