Gina Maria, "Head Crackerjack", has been a student of the visual arts for many years, studying and observing great designers. Formally she has a BFA in Graphic Design and Illustration from Georgian Court College in New Jersey.

After paying her dues as a catalog production artist, she traded in her pantyhose for blue jeans and found herself in a small mountain town without enough suited graphic designers. She joined forces with a local publishing group specializing in publications showcasing Southwestern Colorado. Here she perfected the display advertisement as Art Director.

Realizing how the business owners that she worked with needed more detailed design needs in their advertising budgets, she teamed with another designer customizing and designing invitations, brochures, rack cards, stickers, trade show booths and other advertising materials.

She was now finally prepared to give it a go on her own, bringing her knowledge and quality design to her own clients.
Knock on wood, The Creative Crackerjack has been going strong, now looking towards year number three! Thank you "Crackerjack" clients!

Lola, "Head of PR", is the office pest and people greeter. Lola has been a recent addition into The Creative Crackerjack ad campaign and Carmack household, receiving many compliments. Having Lola seen weekly in the local paper recently helped to retrieve her after a stint with chasing a car. Another town resident recognized her via the ads and called to let us know where she was!

Count Carmack, "Head of Collections", is The Creative Crackerjack sounding board and an encouraging force for Gina. He has offered much understanding and patience in their new marriage, so Gina can slave away at her computer. He just deserves a special thank you!

  • 1995 Celebrating Student Creativity
    Selected to participate in the Monroe Towhship High School Arts Festival.
  • 1995 "Most Artistic": Senior Superlatives
    Nominated along with fellow classmate Robert Lisk.
  • 1995 Senior Graduate Edward Jacobsen Art Award
    Nominated by William Wainwright, Monroe Towhship High School's Art Department Chair.
  • 1999 Photography Exhibition/Competition "Focus on Sculpture"
    Black and white traditional photography selected for display.
  • 2000 Striving Student Example
    Georgian Court and Brookdale Colleges team to make student incentives.
  • 2000 Recipient of "Outstanding Achievements in Communications"
    Nominated by Geraldine Velasquez, Georgian Court College's Art Department Chair.
  • 2001 Member of the Georgian Court College "Dream Team"
    Professional Client Based Student Designer for Great Adventure.
  • 2002 Art Director Announcement for Circle B Publishing
    San Juan Silver Stage (Winter 2002-03 Edition)
  • 2003 New Staff Announcement for Beckoning Design
    Silverton Standard (Friday, October 17, 2003 Issue)
  • 2005 The Creative Crackerjack Studiofront Opens
  • 2005 Best Informal Graphic, Colorado Press Association
    Designer for the Silverton Standard's Special Editoral Piece on Immigration (Friday, August 26, 2005 Issue)
    http://www.elinmigrantemovie.com/link_files/8_26_05StandarDigital1.pdf
  • 2007 Backpacker Magazine Photo Pick
    "Vanishing Act" (October 2007 Issue)

"Senior Superlatives", circa 1995
More blackmail photos to come...
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