Résumé

Summary

Determined, goal oriented designer with proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment as an individual or team member. Working knowledge and dedication to W3C standards and user experience design. Sophisticated sense of design and typography combined with a strong knowledge of print-production. Analytical problem solver with ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies. Highly motivated to learn and grow professionally.

Employment

Front-End Developer/Webmaster

Matrix Group Internatioal, Inc.

Alexandria, VA
September 2007 – Present
  • Perfrom routine HTML and graphical updates.
  • Conduct Site audits for sites undergoing a redesign.
  • Support designers in the production of web site designs.
  • Slice design comps into functional web pages

Production Assistant

Merion Publications

King of Prussia, PA
June 2006 – August 2007
  • Trafficking and pre-flighting product ads to meet SWOP standards.
  • Redesigning existing magazine articles for client requested reprints.
  • Production Specialist for two monthly publications, monitor entire creation from ad booking to final page approval.
  • Cover third-shift deadlines designing layout of recruitment section.
  • Communicate effectively with clients of all levels, conveying technical information regarding PDF creation, SWOP standards, and printing processes.
  • Supply printer with PDFs and print orders of cover wraps and inserts.
  • Assume Administrative Specialist and Product Ad Designer's daily job duties while on leave.

Lead Designer

Jack Utsick Presents NE, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA
January – June 2006
  • Designed and created ads, posters, and fliers for local media outlets.
  • Updated high-profile client websites with up-to-date information regarding booked events and ticket sales.
  • Implemented an organized filing system for designer's paper and electronic files.

Assistant Designer

MET Studio

London, England
June – August 2005
  • Designed brand and information boards for a European traveling exhibition.
  • Helped develop a brand and a pitch for a special dinosaur exhibit at London's National History Museum.

Inventory

Programming

Intermediate:

  • XHTML,
  • HTML,
  • CSS

Basic:

  • JavaScript,
  • ActionScript


Software

Web:

  • BBEdit,
  • Dreamweaver,
  • Flash,
  • Fireworks,
  • ImageReady

Desktop:

  • Photoshop,
  • Illustrator,
  • InDesign,
  • QuarkXPress


Education

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design, 2005
  • Art History Minor
  • GPA 3.5, Cum Laude

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia, PA

  • Continuing Education, 2006 – 2007

Honors/Leadership

  • Assistant Coach of the Radnor High School Ultimate Frisbee Team (March 2007 – Present)
  • Gamma Sigma Alpha (National Greek Honor Society)
  • Trumpeters Leadership Award (2002,2003)
  • Captain of the McDaniel College Ultimate Frisbee Team (2003-2005)
  • Founding member of the McDaniel College Art Club
  • Time - 2006 Person of the Year