July 2007 - September 2008
Art Director
Blink Twice (New York, NY) Art Director for innovative Assistive Technology company. Managed all Art Department projects from design to press. Work ranged from brochure, postcard and booth graphic development to more comprehensive 50 page books and user guide books. Developed new, clean and accessible brand and full style guide. Designed and implemented overhaul of existing website, from conception to completion.
January 2005 / July 2007
Senior Art Director
Bayard Advertising (New York, New York) Senior Art Director for HR/Recruiting Advertising firm. Developed comprehensive brand campaigns from sketches to completion. Also designed individual ads, including print, motion and web components. Extensive work with pre-press production and printers as well as with website and e-card development. Developed and produced TV Spots, Animations and Trade Show Videos for clients and Bayard promotional use.
October 2004 / January 2005
Web Designer/Developer
I Stand For (New York, New York) Web design and development for start-up company. Major clients included non-profit and political organizations. Experience included full website layout, design and conception as well as information design and organization. Detailed responsibilities included image slicing and resizing as well as preparing all images and files for programmers.
1999/2003
Graphic Designer
Synthesis Architects LLP. (Schenectady, New York) Edited and prepared architectural proposals and flyers for this mid-sized architectural firm. Also helped develop and maintain brand standards. Categorized, catalogued and scanned architectural images and compiled a full image library. Colored architectural renderings in Photoshop, designed and mounted large-scale presentation boards and prepared files for print.
2003/2004
Assistant Teacher
Pepsico New Media Summer Camp (Purchase, New York) Assisted high-school students and teacher in digital video and audio classes. Provided educational help for students during class as well as guidance outside of class. Also provided technical assistance during class to students and teacher.
2002/2003
Counselor
Science & Technology Enrichment Program (Purchase, New York) Assisted advanced underprivileged high-school students during science and technology classes and provided guidance to students outside of class sessions.
2001/2003
Teacher Assistant
Creating Web Documents Course (Purchase, New York) 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.
2000/2001
Boston University
Major: Graphic Design
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark XPress, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Dreamweaver, Sketchbook Pro, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Cinema 4D, Maya, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Office Suite, some CAD drafting skills.
Abilities: Passionate about design. Well organized and creative. 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 and meet deadlines. Self-motivated but very good at working on a team when necessary. Excellent overall design skills and artistic foundational training.