Managed creative project workflow for marketing department as well as two other marketing designers. Provided art direction, graphic design, copy writing, and web design for many projects as well as major company initiatives. Helped to launch Sun-Times Media's products by creating logo, marketing, advertising campaigns, web site design, email blasts, etc. Refreshed identities of existing products by redesigning brand & web site plus creating new advertising print & web campaign.

Worked as graphic designer, art director, & department co-manager. Managed 2 other designers, assigning their work, scheduling time, & providing art direction. Spearheaded creation of corporate style guide that detailed logo usage, tagline usage, color palette, typography, etc. Created new concepts for company’s marketing and branding initiatives. Carried this across multiple mediums & usages to help make marketing and branding a success. Brought new life into product lines by reinvigorating visual identities. Created new logos & supporting identities.

Managed all aspects of the business, from sales to billing. Worked on print and web design, plus illustration and copy writing, overseeing all aspects of projects from start to finish, including print management and procurement. Provided web site hosting and management to clients. Helped to launch companies, such as MilitaryHire.com and Nursetown.com, and helped them grow into successful businesses by creating their identity, web site, marketing materials, and advertising.

Oversaw and created nearly three dozen web sites and new media pieces, including CDROMs, kiosks, and internet applications. Carried Paetzold Associates through hard times with profitable new media work. Consistently created concepts and designs that clients loved. Acted as art director and designer on numerous print pieces, including identity, marketing, publishing, and retail. Managed other designers, photo shoots, programmers, and copywriters. Estimated and managed dozens of projects. Worked within tight budget constraints and fast turn around times.