I am an award-winning Art Director with over 20 years of experience in strategic creative development across all media. My abilities to understand the needs of clients made me an asset to the companies I worked with.  I am currently accepting projects only from select clients. Thank you.

[Professional Experience]

2013-Present
BRANDING CONSULTANT / ART DIRECTOR 
Honolulu, HI

Clients include: State of Hawall Department of Health, Excellence for Educators, Hawaii Dental Services, Blue Whale Children's Dentistry of Hawaii, American Savings Bank, Wind on Water Communications, Pineapple Tweed Marketing

- Conceptualized, designed and produced integrated branding & marketing solutions
- Collaborated with Copywriters and Project Managers to ensure all creative projects supported the overall business strategy and branding & marketing goals.
- Ensured branding & marketing solutions were delivered to specification, on time, within budget and with flawless execution.


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Sep 2012 - June 2013:
FULLTIME SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Capstrat, Raleigh NC

- Clients include: Duke Energy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, University of Florida Health

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July 2011 - Aug 2012:
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR
Marketing Design Group, San Diego CA

-Clients Include: Las Vegas Market at World Market Center, SuperZoo, World Tea Expo

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March 2010 - June 2011:
FULLTIME SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Brandkarma, Irvine CA

-Clients Include: Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Providence Speech and Hearing Center, Zymo Genitics, Ortho Dermatologics.

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Oct 2009 - Feb 2010:
FREELANCE CREATIVE CONSULTANT
Nik Software Inc, San Diego CA

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July 2007 - July 2009:
FULLTIME CREATIVE SUPERVISOR OF MARKETING
The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego CA

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January 2006 - April 2007:
FULLTIME SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Tocquigny Advertising, Austin TX

-Clients Include: Regent University, World Vision, Sprint, AMD, Inc., Dell Computers.

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2001 - 2005:
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR 
San Francisco CA & Austin TX

- Clients Include: Levi Strauss & Co. Foote Cone & Belding, TBWA Chiat Day, GSD&M.

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1999 - 2001:
FULLTIME ART DIRECTOR
Milici Valenti Ng Pack (MVNP), Honolulu HI

- Clients Include: Sheraton Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Hawaii Visitors Bureau

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1996 - 1999: 
FULLTIME JUNIOR ART DIRETOR
Wieden & Kennedy, Portland OR

- Clients Include: Nike Inc., Microsoft Inc., Coca-Cola Japan

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[Related experience]

Summer 2009:
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Platt College, San Diego CA

- Taught several classes on portfolio preparation and graphic design history.
- Mentored students from all disciplinary backgrounds and academic levels.
- Counseled students who were interested in pursuing a career in art and design.
- Developed curriculums and exams, which included incorporating guest speakers.

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[Awards]

Quality award, U-Team awards 2008, The San Diego Union-Tribune
Gold, Addy Awards 2007 Texas Region
Gold, Summit International Awards 2006
Gold, HSMAI Advertising Awards 2001
Award of Excellence, Hawaii Pele Advertising Awards 2000

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[Education]

BFA Graphic Design, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence RI

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[Special Skill]

Fluent in Japanese