PAT PHILLIPS

Oakland, CA 94610
510.847.2926
pp5c8138@westpost.net (email) * http://www.fedorukphillips.com (online desig
n portfolio)

SUMMARY
Enthusiastic individual that thinks conceptually and strategically about design
to develop ideas into innovative, brand - right concepts to deliver quality resu
lts on time / within budget. Strong initiative and leadership experience in desi
gn and photo art direction in branding to include retail catalog, corporate iden
tity, magazine publication and web. Inspire, motivate and cultivate a strong cre
ative team to achieve win - win results. Effective presentation, communication a
nd negotiation skills. Strong type sense, as well as, expertise in retouch, file
preparation and printing. A hands on person who is willing to take risks, organ
ized, decisive, efficient, highly motivated and highly values the synergy of the
Team.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IRIDIO SF, an RR Donnelley Company, Point Richmond, CA (2007-2008)
Senior Photo Art Director - Mervyns Account
AMBROSI AGENCY, a Division of Schawk, Inc., San Francisco, CA (2004-2007)
Photo Art Director - Mervyns Account
* Produced compelling photography to support client branding, sales strategies a
nd merchant objectives in independent digital photo studio.
* Functioned as creative lead in the product, jewelry and domestic divisions. Sp
ecialized in jewelry art direction and layout.
* Provided leadership and guidance to all freelancers and staff ensuring highest
quality of work and inspiring the Team to set them on fire.
* Managed internal photo production meetings with the team and set project creat
ive direction.
* Oversaw the development of projects including, set design, propping and stylin
g.
* Developed seasonal product style boards. Established visual standards for crea
tive resource teams.
* Interfaced with client at proofing stages to sell or negotiate creative vision
within merchant strategy.
MERVYNS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, Hayward, CA (1989-2004)
Senior Art Director / Photo Art Director
* Functioned as creative lead in development and execution of design and photogr
aphy for print advertising of weekly circular and key campaigns for Holiday, Mot
her's Day, jewelry books, etc. Successful with re-branding the design and photog
raphy in the jewelry division resulting in increased sales.
* Inspired and directed design staff to approach a continual sense of newness in
their design and take creative risks.
* Participated in merchandise and trend presentations to discuss branding direct
ion. Lead OshKosh Campaign to re-gain the brand for Mervyns.
* Interfaced with merchant and planning areas in all proof stages. Negotiated wi
nning results.
* Communicated creative direction in photo production meetings to set visual dir
ection of project and inspire the Team.
* Directed innovative brand - right photography and reviewed all images for fash
ion, product and domestics for studio and location to ensure branding consistenc
y.
* Managed budgets and tight schedules on multiple projects.
ART DECO SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA (ADSC), San Francisco, CA (2001-2005) (2008-Pres
ent)
Design / Print Director. The ADSC is a member of the International Coalition of
Art Deco Societies.
* Volunteer position with a non-profit 501(c)3 membership organization focused o
n preservation.
* Set the visual direction and branding of the ADSC with hands on design from co
ncept to completion, resulting in an increase of membership.
* Team with editor in successfully translating the deco vision into smartly desi
gned products to
include annual magazine, calendar, stationery, and event invitations.
* Strong type sense and knowledge of Art Deco history, patterns, graphics and ar
chitecture.
* Communicate and solicit professional resources for funding the printing of yea
rly annual magazine.
PRIOR TO 1989:
Layout Artist / Designer. ROBINSON'S, Los Angeles, CA
Layout Artist / Designer. BULLOCK'S, Los Angeles, CA
Fashion Illustrator. FROST BROS., San Antonio, TX
Lecturer in Design. UNIVERSITY OF INCARNATE WORD, San Antonio, TX
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in MAC CS3 & 4 software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweave
r), Microsoft Office and Capture One Pro, web design, HTML, CSS, Flash.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Fashion Visuals. PRATT INSTITUTE, Brooklyn, NY
Associate of Art / Graphic Design. MACOMB COMMUNity COLLEGE, Warren, MI