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EDUCATION

B.S. in Communications/Media with concentrations in graphic design and multimedia.
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg MA. Coursework completed December 1998.
Graduated Cum Laude, June 2000.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager of Media and Design: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA
April 2002–Present
Responsible for the creation and project management of various web and print related projects for the Research Laboratory of Electronics at MIT including websites, brochures, posters, promotional and way-finding materials. Additional responsibilities include coordination of photo shoots and interior design for offices.

Graphic Design Consultant: KVG Creative,Worcester, MA
August 2001–April 2002
Involved with many projects including identity work, print collateral, web site design and maintenance. Responsible for information gathering, creative direction, production and client and project management.

Senior Experience Designer: ZEFER, Boston, MA
July 1999–August 2001
Responsible for creative vision and implementation of client-based web projects. Followed projects from inception to completion. Concentration on visual design and team leadership.

Associate Designer: Ark Studios, Boston, MA
September 1998–July 1999
Accountable for all aspects of web-based design projects: creative vision, information architecture, project and client management, visual design, graphics production, and front-end programming (html and javascript).

Graphic Designer: Superdups,Tewksbury, MA
December 1996–August 1998
Duties included graphic design and layout of client’s CDs and cassettes, pre-flighting of supplied artwork and prepress work including film and matchprint making.

 

SKILLS

  • Proficient knowledge of both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
  • Extensive knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
  • Familiarity with PHP and Flash.
  • Thorough understanding of layout, composition, color usage and typography as it relates to both web and print design.
  • Deep understanding of brand communication and how it applies to both the web and print.
  • Print production and prepress knowledge.
  • Exhaustive understanding of design for the web including information design, usability, content analysis, image optimization, cross browser compatibility, and content management systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lead small teams through creative sessions.
  • Excellent client management and presentation skills.
  • Member of the AIGA Boston chapter since 1998.

 

AWARDS

2007 Graphic Design USA, American Graphic Design Award

 

References available upon request

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