Resume

who am I?

A visual communicator by nature—a designer and developer by profession.

what can I offer you?

A contagious energy to create, and a drive to continually learn, explore, challenge, and move forward. Conceptual solutions that impact a target market. Proficiency and creativity in typography and color theory. Comprehension of classic and modern styles and their propriety to design concepts. Close attention to detail and user design. Ability to organize information to be comprehensive and easily navigated, whether in print or web design applications. Clear communication skills including verbal, written, and visual communications. Excellent spelling and grammatical accuracy.

Graphic Design
Photoshop and Illustrator for print and web; InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.

Web Design & Development
XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash and ActionScript, XML, Dreamweaver. Basic PHP and MySQL.

where have I gained experience?

Graphic Designer, Interim Art Director
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA
April 2006–April 2009

Layout and production of the American Journal of Nursing, a monthly professional publication with more than 300,000 subscribers
Generated concepts, graphics, and layouts
Conceptualized and coordinated illustrations
Negotiated contracts with outside photographers and illustrators; processed invoices

Internet Production Technician
JPMorgan Chase, Wilmington, DE
October 2009–June 2010 (temporary position)

XHTML and CSS front-end web development and maintenance of online marketing pages for partner websites, which promote the sale of credit card products online
Created and edited Flash and ActionScript-based credit card application headers
Input card code information into a database to dynamically link pricing strategies and other card-specific items to websites

Graphic Designer
RLM Advertising, Lancaster, PA
January 2003–April 2006

Developed concepts into print and interactive media for both advertising and collateral applications
Designed and produced ads, catalogs, brochures,newsletters, direct mail, posters, point of purchase, and trade show graphics
Collaborated with marketing department to determine best concepts and methods to connect with targeted end users

Production Artist
Red Tettemer, Philadelphia, PA
August 2009 (temporary position)

Freelance Work
Logos, stationery sets, websites, event invitations
Clients:

Brett MacNaughton, Photographer (Philadelphia, PA)
CAASPRE Consulting (Tampa, FL)
Coalition of Human Advocates for K9s & Owners
CSSI Consulting (King of Prussia, PA)
Katie Cole, Attorney (New York City)
LGBTQ Collaborative Professionals (New York City)
Modern Financial Plans (Croydon, PA)
Pinups for Pitbulls

when did I begin studying design?

The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Web Design & Development Certificate, in progress

The Art Institute of York, Pennsylvania
Associate Degree in Specialized Technology
Major: Graphic Design. GPA: 3.92
Graduated: December 2002
Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society

how has my work been recognized?

Type Directors Club Certificate of Typographic Excellence

D&AD
Invitation to present work on the D&AD Bloodbank, an international online showcase.

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