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Art Director / Atelier Ten

October 2008-Current (New York, NY)

Environmental engineering and design firm. The majority of my work includes the development and implementation of new brand guidelines and graphic standards as well as a re-brand of all marketing materials. Additionally I develop and execute billable project graphics for architects and other clients including drawings, sections, reports, information graphics and other technical sketches and images. (*In 2009 Atelier Ten won Crain's New York Business Best Place to Work!)

 

Art Director / Blink Twice

2007-2008 (New York, NY)

Innovative assistive technology company and producer of speech device. Work included management of all print and web media: brochures, postcards, exhibit booth graphics, comprehensive user guide books and packaging for innovative educational package. Also developed clean and accessible brand and full style guide. Additionally I designed and helped develop overhaul of existing website from concept to implementation.

 

Senior Art Director / Bayard Advertising

2005-2007 (New York, NY)

Human Resources/Recruiting Advertising agency. Developed comprehensive brand campaigns from sketches to completion. Also designed individual ads - including media for print, motion and web. Extensive work with production and printers as well as with micro-site and e-card development. Also developed and directed websites, animations, a TV spot and trade show videos. Helped manage 3-person creative team and assisted creative director.

 

Teacher Assistant

2001-2003 (Purchase, New York)

Creating Web Documents Course. Assisted college-level students during class hours with web design and basic html/programming related questions. Held lab hours outside of class once a week for students.

 

Education

 

2001-2004

B.A. State University of New York at Purchase College
New Media (Minor: Visual Arts)

GPA 3.6

 

2000-2001

Boston University, Graphic Design

 

proficiency

 

Fluent on MAC and PC platforms. Fluent in HTML and CSS, some PHP, Java and Flash ActionScript.

Layout software Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver (CS4)
Motion software Adobe Premiere, Flash, AfterEffects (CS4) + Final Cut Pro
3D software SketchUp, Rhino, 3D Studio Max, some CAD

 

Work Ethic

 

Passionate about design and organization. Creative and intuitive. Computer savvy, both with software and hardware. Able to handle a high volume of work while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Able to multi-task on several projects and meet deadlines. Self-motivated but integrates well with others. Enjoys collaboration. Excellent overall design skills and artistic foundational training.

 

volunteer

 

2010 Animal Haven (New York) 2010 Advanced Dog Walker & Shelter Volunteer

2007 ASPCA (New York) Dog & Cat Socialization Volunteer
2006 Liberty Science Center (Jersey City) Designed six banners for Fundraising Gala Event

 

recognition

2007 Creative Excellence Awards, Corporate Employment Website, 2nd Place
2006 TMCA Compass Awards, Integrated Communications & New Media
2003 New Media Advanced Standing Award for portfolio website
2000 Board of Cooperative Educational Services Art Show (design piece selected)
2000 Western New York Media Arts Show (design piece received ‘Judge’s Choice Award’)
1999 Western New York Media Arts Show (design piece selected for national tour)
1998 Photograph published in children’s book “For My Family, Love Allie” (Albert Whitman & Co.)