Resume

who am I?

A visual communicator by nature—a designer 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. Proficiency in QuarkXPress, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML, XHTML, CSS, Acrobat, Distiller, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic Javascript, jQuery, and ActionScript.

where have I been employed?

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Philadelphia, PA
April 2006–April 2009
Graphic Designer, Interim Art Director
Layout and production of the American Journal of Nursing, a monthly professional publication with more than 300,000 subscribers. Generate concepts, graphics, and layouts that adhere to the journal’s standards. Responsible for conceptualizing and coordinating illustrations. Communicate art concepts to editors and assign work to illustrators. Communicate with clinical editors to ensure artwork is appropriate for specific medical scenarios. Contact outside photographers and illustrators to obtain rights to publish artwork, while remaining within budget. Negotiate art contracts and process invoices. Assist with other health journals, including the American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, the Journal of Christian Nursing, and Home Healthcare Nurse.

for whom have I freelanced?

JPMorgan Chase
Wilmington, DE
October 2009–present
Internet Production.

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

LGBTQ Collaborative Professionals
New York City
September 2008–present
Create logo and website.

Katie Cole, Attorney
New York City
September 2008–present
Create logo, stationery, and website.

CSSI Consulting
King of Prussia, PA
August 2008
Create trade show banners.

CAASPRE Consulting
Tampa, FL
March 2008
Create logo and stationery.

RLM Advertising
Lancaster, PA
January 2003–April 2006
Full-time freelance. Develop concepts into print and interactive media for both advertising and collateral applications. Design and production of ads, catalogs, brochures, newsletters, direct mail, posters, point of purchase, and trade show graphics. Collaborate with marketing department to determine best concepts and methods to connect with targeted end users. Redesigned agency logo.

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
January 2003

D&AD
Invitation to present work on the D&AD Bloodbank, an international online showcase.
March 2003