Experience
Art Director
Barolin & Spencer Marketing Communications
(December 2005 – Present)
- Lead Interactive Developer, responsible for managing, designing, and developing multiple client websites and apps.
- Team leader responsible for creating projects from conception to completion.
- Custom designed print catalogs with data automation.
- Responsible for maintaining computer network, backups and security.
- Developed and implemented Press Release mailing strategy using Campaign monitor, creating custom templates for each client.
- Built and maintain 3 online product catalogs each with over 1500 skus.
- Worked directly with copywriters to develop advertisments, brochures, websites and more.
- Designed print, interactive, audio and video projects.
- Clients include Philips Automotive, Philips Consumer Luminaires, Thomas Lighting, Forecast Lighting, PEX Automotive, C&U Bearings, Continental Corporation, VDO, Bosal, Eastern Catalytic, AccessIT Group, AIA Global, Olympus Auto Parts, Permatex, NGK, Neutronics Inc.
Freelance Art Director
(November 2001 – Present)
- Creative design, direction & development in branding, web & print.
- Clients include Redstart Creative, House with a Heart, Diamond Storage, Beer Belly Brew Tours, Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth, Caryn & Co. Salon, Black Label Salon & Spa, About Face 2, American Music Abroad, Sparti Construction, InTown Coupons, Sundance Enterprises, Ndulge Salon & Spa, DNA-Nighlife, & Sal and Joe’s Pizza
Graphic Artist
Verizon Information Services
(October 1999 – December 2005)
- Responsible for production of verizon yellow pages cover
- Produced & designed company intranet website with
over 40 pages - Worked directly with sales representatives and clients to design advertisments
- Prepared all files to be sent to printer, prefighting documents
Graphic Artist/Intern
Fabgorgon Advertising
(May, 1999 – September, 1999)
- Designed various projects for clients
- Maintained client relationships
Knowledge Software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Final Cut Pro
- QuarkXpress
- Macromedia Flash
- Protools
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Macromedia Director
- Macromedia Authorware
- Adobe Streamline
- 3d Studio Max
- Filemaker Pro
Technologies
- Extensive CSS, Sass, Less
- HTML programming knowledge, focus on web accessiblity standards
- Average PHP, Javascript, and Action Script programming
- Knowledge of Mysql syntax
- WordPress, Magento, Drupal, Joomla, Concrete 5
- Oil paints
- Drawing Pencils
- SLR Camera
Education
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
(February 2001 – December 2005)
- Continuing education program studying graphic design & multimedia/web design
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
(September 1997 – September 1999)
- Associates in specialized technology in graphic design
Recognition
Professional
- Oct 2009 KYB.com Silver award best website
- Aug 2007 Silver award Philips Packaging
- Aug 2007 Honorable Mention KYB ad campaign
- Jan 2004 Verizon hall of fame award
- Jul 2003 Verizon star award
- Jul 2002 Verizon star award
Academic
- Aug 2004 Best of quarter award, magazine design
- Jan 2003 Best of quarter award, 3d design
- May 1999 Best of quarter award
- Sep 1998 Best of quarter award
- Jan 1998 Best of quarter award, life drawing
- Jun 1997 Most artistic in student body