PROGRAMS CAPABILITIES EDUCATION AWARDS March ‘09 Web Marketing Association March ’08 Web Marketing Association
Award winning Art Director with a broad skillset. Focused on building new working relationships, creating beautiful design and engaging user experiences.
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat
& Distiller, Quark, Microsoft Office, PC & MacOSX
Art Direction – Digital & Print, Mobile App Design, UX Design, Motion & Animation, HTML/CSS, Intermediate ActionScript, Identity & Branding, Illustration, Prepress & Color Correction, Project & Client Management
1999 – 2003 : The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Bachelor’s of Science Degree : Specialized in Graphic Design
Dean’s List & Honor’s List, Honor’s Classes,
Honorable Mention : 2002 HP “Power to Invent” Contest
Sept ‘09 Web Marketing Association
Outstanding Website Design
Walle Corporation
www.walle.com
Best of Toy & Hobby Website
Freedom Ops Network
Best Interactive Services Microsite
Northridge Systems Holiday Campaign
05.04 – Present : VisualConstruction Studios, LLC 06.07 – 10.10 : Northridge Interactive 01.07 – 06.07 : Comnexia 05.06 – 12.06 : WebMD 07.05 – 05.06 : Advanced Color Imaging
Art Director
Act as creative lead on a variety of digital initiatives for key clients such as Bayer CropScience, Roche, Seamless and Spectracide. Work directly with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Animators to concept, create, and present work to clients.
Founder & Creative Director
Founded and maintain a small freelance business which has grown from small local clients to mid-size clients nationwide. Focused on creative websites, custom development, print, and branding.
Sr. Interactive Designer
Created award winning websites, interactive pieces, intranets, and apps. Worked hand in hand with an advanced team of developers and designers as the creative lead. Managed time efficiently to create top notch results within budget and exceeding client expectations.
Art Director
Worked with the company’s Marketing Manager to create a new website and marketing collateral. Managed small to mid-size creative projects for approximately 10 clients. Projects included branding, websites, and misc. print materials.
Interactive Designer
Worked with an extended team of developers, copywriters, and designers to develop digital advertising initiatives for several high profile brands including GlaxoSmithKline, Nexium, Johnson & Johnson, Lilly Oncology, and Kellogg’s. Many projects include banner ads, emails, sales presentations, print ads, and interfaces.
Graphic Designer
Re-branded the company as it came under new ownership. Projects included a new identity, printed collateral, stationery, websites, and signage. Also ran several large format printers for client pieces such as trade show displays, presentation boards, banners, and vehicle wraps.