Anne-Marie Byrd

Anne-Marie Byrd is a seasoned Creative Director at ConnectPay Payroll Services since December 2018, specializing in environmental design and visual identity for small business solutions. Byrd has a robust background in leading branding initiatives, including cohesive environmental branding across multiple office locations, developing signage programs, and enhancing employee well-being through biophilic design. Prior to ConnectPay, Byrd served as Marketing Manager, managing teams to significantly increase web leads and align marketing collateral. As the Principal, Illustrator, and Surface Pattern Designer at Dusty Pony Design since 2005, Byrd produces artwork that merges traditional and digital techniques, with a recent focus on floral and nature prints. Byrd enriches the educational landscape as a faculty member at the Rhode Island School of Design and has extensive experience in environmental design from previous roles at The Exhibit Source and The Sign Center, showcasing a strong aptitude for branding, design, and teaching. Educational credentials include a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Marketing Strategy Certificate from Cornell University.