E-mail:
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EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design with Honors, May 2008
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
3.8 G.P.A.
Accolades
Dean’s List, Armin Hofmann Excellence in Graphic Design, Presidential Scholarship, Glassberg Scholarship, W.W. Smith Scholarship and Prize, and Wesley & Ellen Emmons Medal for Academic Achievement
Skills
Print and Digital:
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Flash CS3
• Apple iMovie
• Apple Keynote
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Bridge
Web:
• Object-oriented programming
• ActionScript 3.0
• Processing
• XHTML and CSS
• XML
Photography:
• Digital, 35mm, and silver gelatin processes
Printing Processes:
• Offset and digital
• Perfect binding, saddle-stitch, accordion, pamphlet, and case binding
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
August 2008 – Present
Dyad Communications / Print & Media Designer
• Conceptualization, visualization, and collaboration with colleagues to create targeted marketing materials, identity, and web presence.
• Storyboarding and comping of web site concepts
• Coordinated logistics with clients and managed project schedule for timely product delivery.
• Clients include high-end classical architects, non-profit organizations, universities, and nationally-recognized research and cultural institutions.
June 2008
Fabrica / Visual Communications Trial Student
• Submitted an illustrated comic strip for Internazionale focusing on Philadelphia tourism and its high culture versus low culture.
• Developed proposed poster designs for the World Health Organization’s Child Safety Campaign.
• Exchanged ideas with peer writers, designers, photographers, product designers, cinematographers, and interactive designers on innovative and experimental projects.
May 2007 – August 2008
Aspire Arts Inc. / Designer
• Produced Aspire Arts Inc.’s identity, print collateral, and multimedia brand launch video as expressions of the company’s vision.
May – August 2007
Allemann Almquist and Jones / Design Intern
• Designed marketing materials for the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus concert season that includes posters, postcards, and a subscription brochure showcasing the concert season.
Leadership EXPERIENCE
September 2009 – present
AIGA Philadelphia Chapter / Education Committee Member
• Assisted in developing a new AIGA Philadelphia Mentoring program.
• Planned and facilitated AIGA-sponsored student competitions, portfolio reviews, and studio tours.
• Coordinated communication between committee members with design professionals and participants.
February 2009 – March 2009
The University of the Arts / Pre-college Design Instructor
• Instructed high school-level students about design fundamentals using print projects and expressive drawing exercises.
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