David W. Cherrytree
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I've always had an interest in the arts and being a part of meaningful work, whatever my role in that is. My career began in print production but has continued on as a designer, communications planner,  and all-around doer. My interests include writing, illustration and photography. Of course being a part of a solid creative department produces the best work but I've taken pride in the fact, I can also be a one-person shop. 
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Besides my career and family, I enjoy watercolors, traveling, baseball and running.
*It should also be noted that after marrying in 2014, I changed my name from Ortega to Cherrytree.


WORK EXPERIENCE 

Freelance
Since moving to Oregon I've been the primary parent staying home with the kids. However I have occasionally taken on freelance design and illustration projects for clients including; United Methodist Women, Related Companies, Achievable and others.

United Methodist Women

New York, NY
02/15- 09/18
Operations Manager

Worked in the national communications office for 400,000 member organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women, children and youth around the world. My focus was to consult on projects and manage work flow between a dozen staff, freelance and consultant assignments, project schedules and procurement for the department. Collaborating with communication staff and internal offices to develop communication tools, promotions and production of outreach material that support the organization's mission.

Related Companies
New York, NY
02/14- 09/14
Marketing Designer

Creative designer for Hudson Yards department.

New York City Department of Education 
New York, NY
06/12 - 02/14
Creative Director

Communications designer for public relations department. Developed print, subway and radio campaigns for public school programs.


Designed targeted outreach campaigns for: High School Choice, Kindergarten Connection, Pre-K Enrollment and Common Core Testing.   

Lower Manhattan Construction
Command Center

New York, NY
06/06-04/12
Website & Marketing Director

Responsible for communications and website contract management for this joint New York City-State agency charged with coordinating construction and development projects in Lower Manhattan. Work with consultants and internal communications staff to maintain accurate information on LowerManhattan.info website and in related print material. Managed and designed “This is 2010” NY Public Library exhibit. Provide design and photography work as necessary.

• Provide ongoing contract oversight.
• Developed department business plan and five-year budget.
• Maintain visual appeal of campaign
website and oversee posting of time-sensitive information.







National September 11 Memorial and Memorial Museum 
New York, NY
07/05-06/06
Communication Designer

Developed brand identity for WTCMF, which would eventually become the NS11M. Incorporated brand across corporation, working with public relations and marketing departments to unify print, media, public awareness, and 
web communications. Worked within 
the department to develop content 
for campaign website. Negotiated and oversaw relationships with print and internet vendors. Photographed events.

• Established in-house design department.
• Worked with consultant on brand identity and collateral.
• Collaborated on website design and architecture


Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
New York, NY
04/03-05/06
Communication Design Manager

Launched in-house design department for this city-state government agency created to lead the rebuilding of World Trade Center site and Lower Manhattan after September 11, 2001. Oversaw and/or designed all visual content for the agency. 

Provided LMDC with design and consulting services for a wide range of projects, including website design, exhibit design, print design, and various Lower Manhattan outreach campaigns. Enforced branding standards of agency. Oversaw day-to-day operation of agency website (RenewNYC.com). Utilized illustration and photography skills to complete original design projects.

Managed printing, website, and exhibit design contracts, including vendor selection process.

• Designed campaign for WTC Memorial Competition.
• Designed material for public outreach.
• Managed vendor selection and provided contract oversight.
• Started in-house design department.

Chicago White Sox
Chicago, IL 
11/98-07/02
Manager of Design Services

Created first-ever in-house design department for this national baseball organization. Managed department, provided creative direction, and produced designs for an assortment of publication material, including game programs, direct mail, marketing material, and stadium signage. Worked with multiple departments initiating projects and overseeing them from concept through printing.

Wunderman Advertising
New York, NY
07/96-06/98
Freelance Production Studio

Worked for the in-house production department of this direct mail advertising agency as production artist and photo-retoucher. Assisted art directors in bringing projects from concept to prepress. As production artist, produced mechanicals and output film and prepared files for press.



FREELANCE

Areas of focus include book covers, brochures, annual reports, illustration and photoshop. Please contact for details.

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EDUCATION

Pratt Institute 
Masters of Science degree in Visual Communication
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Savannah College of Art & Design
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

JURIED SHOWS - EXHIBITED WORK

2013 

Group Show, MAYA Play for Guatemala,
 
Falmouth, MA
Exhibited watercolors for pre-school fundraiser.

2012 

Solo Show St. George Public Library, Staten Island, NY

From A Certain Angle the Skyline Untangles, Watercolors from the Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center Rebuilding Years 2004 - 2012

2011 

Salmagundi Club Annual Juried Painting and Sculpture Exhibition for Non-Members

Philadelphia Water Color Society's 111th Anniversary internation Exhibition of Works on Paper

2010 

Accepted Canadian International Watercolor Exhibit 

Upstream People Gallery 
12th Annual Faces Juried Online 
Internation Art Exhibition

2009 

Pratt Alumni Show 

Philadelphia Water Color Society's 109th Anniversary internation Exhibition of Works on Paper 

National Watercolor Society 
Members Show 

Salmugundi Photography and 
Graphics Exhibition 

Art Society of Houston Watercolor Exhibition

2008

National Watercolor Society 
Members Show 

California Watercolor Association National Exhibition



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