Creative Director, Art Director, Graphic Designer and Illustrator specializing in brand development and integration, creative strategy and advertising design. Tom is a former owner and founding partner of Red Rocket Studios, a boutique agency specializing in Brand Design and Advertising. For over 18 years Tom helped grow the agency to one of Orlando’s Top 20 Advertising Agencies, with national and international accounts and annual billings over 6 million. Tom has extensive experience in agency management, including day-to-day operations such as production coordination, procurement, estimating and billing.
Tom is able to manage multiple print and digital projects from concept through completion in fast-paced deadline oriented environments working within scheduling and budget requirements. Collaborative with clients, designers, copywriters, photographers and developers.
Work
Manager of Brand Integration
Holiday Inn Club Vacations
2017 – Current
Designer & Art Director
Sublime Design Studios
2016 – Current
Creative Director
Owner, Chief Executive Officer, Founding Partner
Red Rocket Studios, LLC.
1997 – 2015
Senior Art Director
Merkel Schleicher Graphic Communications, Inc.
1995-1997
Art Director
Media III Advertising, Inc.
1989 – 1995
Production Artist
Jacobson Stores Inc.
1987 – 1989
Visual Merchandising Assistant/Printmaker
Jacobson Stores Inc.
1985- 1987
Education
Tampa Technical Institute
Associate of Science Degree
Commercial Art, 1986
Honors Graduate
Member National Deans List
Edison State College
Associate of Art Degree
Fine Art, 1984
Honors Graduate
Member National Honor Fraternity Phi Theta Kappa
Recognition
2012
City Artworks/National Arts Program
Juried Exhibit
3rd Place
2011
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
Silver, Best of Category: Design Your Nautique Web App
Client: Correct Craft
Internet Advertising Competition
Best Leisure Interactive Application: Designyournautique.com
2010
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
District Gold – Self Promotion
Client: Red Rocket Studios
District Silver – Siemens Smart Chopper Road Show
Client: Siemens Energy
Local Gold – Siemens Smart Chopper Road Show
Client: Siemens Energy
Local Gold – Self Promotion
Client: Red Rocket Studios
Best of Category Silver Addy – Self Promotion
Client: Red Rocket Studios
Internet Advertising Competition
Outstanding Website: Nautiques.com
Client: Correct Craft
2009
Web Marketing Association
Best Leisure Website: Nautiques.com
Client: Correct Craft
2008
Web Marketing Association
Best Leisure Website: Nautiques.com
Client: Correct Craft
2006
Florida Print Association 20th Annual Print Awards
Best of Category: 4 Colors Digital Print; Poster
Client: Anglican Church in America
2004
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
District Gold: Special Event Invite: “Black Tie & Blue-Jeans”
Client: Park Maitland School
Local Silver: Special Event Invite: “Black Tie & Blue-Jeans”
Client: Park Maitland School
United Arts of Central Florida Arts Awards
2nd Place Small Business Partner
Client: Orlando Museum of Art
Stora Enzo What Teams Can Do Competition
Finalist: Self Promotion: “Mini Portfolio”
Client: Red Rocket Inc.
2003
25th Annual Telly Awards
Bronze: 30 sec TV Commercial: “Dawn-”
Client; Orlando Harley-Davidson
Bronze: 30 sec TV Commercial: “Chuck”
Client; Orlando Harley-Davidson
Bronze: 30 sec TV Commercial: “Ed”
Client; Orlando Harley-Davidson
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
National Silver: Public Service Collateral: “Apollo 13 Flight Plan”
Client: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
District Gold: Public Service Collateral: “Apollo 13 Flight Plan”
Client: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Local Silver: Public Service Collateral: “Apollo 13 Flight Plan”
Client: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Local Silver: Advertising for the Arts: “First Thursdays”
Client: Orlando Museum of Art
Local Silver: Pubic Service Print Advertising: “Apostles”
Client: Anglican Church in America
Web Marketing Association
Best Entertainment Animated Banner and Campaign
“10th Anniversary 2003 Walt Disney World Marathon Banner”
Client: Disney Wide World of Sports
Best Entertainment Animated Banner Campaign: “Sports Specific Event Banners”
Client: Disney Wide World of Sports
2002
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
4th District Silver, Local Silver
Consumer Magazine Ad: “Final Exam”
Client: Anglican Church of America
2001
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
4th District Gold, Local Silver
Interactive Media, Business to Business
Client: Doug Scaletta Photography
2000
Florida Print Association 14th Annual Print Awards
Best of Category1 – 3 Colors, Corporate Communications
Client; Jasos Group, Facility Brochure
1998
9th Annual Creative Club Awards
Merit Award
Client: Anglican Church in America, Home Depot Ad
1995
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
Local Silver
Client: Recovery Resources
1991
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
4th District Silver, 3 Local Silvers
Client: Recovery Resources
1989
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
2 Local Silvers
Client: Orlando Ad Fed
Notable Clients
AMC Theaters
Anglican Church In America
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Ben Franklin Crafts
Central Florida Regional Hospital
Correct Craft
Disney’s Wide World of Sports
Florida Manufactured Housing Assoc.
Florida Conference of United Methodist Church
Homewatch Caregivers
Kennedy Space Center
Just Born Candies
Mears Transportation
Mercedes Homes
Mix 105.1
Nautique
Orlando Harley Davidson
Orlando Magic
Orlando Miracle
Orlando Museum of Art
Orlando Seals
Orlando Solar Bears
Park Maitland School
Pirate Cove Adventure Golf
Red Lobster Cup Regatta
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Roly Poly Franchise System
Siemens
Siemens Energy
Siemens Healthcare
Siemens Mobility
Siemens Power Generation
Sobiks Subs
Starter Athletic Apparel
Time Warner Cable
UCF Athletics
U. S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Walker Pest Control
Walt Disney Company
Warner Brothers WB 18
Waste Pro
Water Mania
WHTQ 96.5
Zanetti Dealership Group