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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
2008 Graphic Design USA, American Graphic Design Award
2009 Graphic Design USA, American Graphic Design Award
References available upon request |
