Professional Summary

Award-winning graphic designer specializing in luxury resorts, travel, and tourism. I blend strategic thinking with elegant design to craft visual identities, marketing materials, and campaigns that captivate and convert. My work explores local culture, brand story, and guest expectations to deliver immersive, brand-elevating experiences—from logo to landing page. With over 10 design awards and standout campaigns including Delta Vacations and American Express International, I transform good ideas into beautiful, results-driven designs.

Professional Experience

Graphic Design Consultant — Travel & Tourism
Windsong Resort, Turks & Caicos 
Jan 2025 – Present

• Provide specialized branding and rebranding services for luxury hospitality clients.

• Lead design strategy and visual identity updates for Windsong Resort.

• Consult with clients on campaign rollouts and marketing asset development.

Art Director — Luxury Resorts & Hospitality
Richard Williams & Associates, New York, NY
Jan 2015 – May 2022

• Directed creative services for high-end Caribbean resorts: Belle Monte Farm, Marigot Bay Resort, Ocean Terrace Inn, and SailRock Resort.

• Oversaw branding, print and digital design, and campaign execution.
  
  

Senior Graphic Designer — Security Technology
Vicon Industries Inc., Hauppauge, NY
Jul 2015 – Mar 2020

• Managed corporate branding and design for global security firm.

• Created marketing collateral, landing pages, email templates, and ad campaigns.

• Led vendor relations and internal communications design.

Presentation Designer — Retail Brands
Havas PR US, New York, NY
Jan 2014 – Dec 2015

• Designed executive-level sales and pitch decks for major global retailers including Massage Envy, Primark, and JCPenney.

• Collaborated with VPs, marketing directors, and editorial teams.

Senior Graphic Designer — Travel & Tourism
Travel Impressions (American Express), Farmingdale, NY
2006 – 2014

• Designed branding and promotional materials for American Express International and Luxury Villa Program.

• Led design team across web and print.

• Spearheaded the award-winning Delta Vacations campaign.

• Created company’s first universal email signature and interactive video series.

• Winner of 11 industry awards, including the company’s first-ever Gold.

Graphic Designer
Times Review Media Group, Mattituck, NY
Jan 2002 – Dec 2006

• Produced print and digital ads for Long Island’s premier publications.

• Designed for clients including Prudential, Corcoran Real Estate, and leading local businesses.

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, NY
Degree in Fashion Art & Design

Design & Technical Skills

• Creative Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere), Adobe XD, Figma, Powtoons

• UX/UI: User Interface & Experience Design, Color Theory, Typography, Layout Design

• Marketing Tools: Constant Contact, SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint

• Other: Visual storytelling, Presentation design, Logo & brand development, Communication strategy
  
  

Awards & Recognition

• Delta Vacations Campaign (American Express / TI): First company Gold

• HSMAI Adrian Awards:

  • 2012: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Blue Ribbon

  • 2009: Silver

• Travel Weekly Magellan Awards:

  • 2012: 2× Gold, 1× Silver

  • 2010: Silver

  • 2009: Gold, Silver