I am a designer living and working in the Philadelphia area. I use the word designer to describe what I do, because, although I have specialties there is not one that carries the total description of my abilities. Most of my work consists of graphic and web design, however I have been known to practice my skills in 3D graphics, product design and illustration
Summary:
Innovative and passionate creative professional with comprehensive
hands-on design experience in multiple disciplines seeks position with
superb company offering challenges and long term fulfillment.
EXPERIENCE
TelVue Corporation, 2005 - 2006
Senior Art Director
* Developed Multi-media television productions for use on municipal and PEG channels nationally
* Design and creation of company product WebVue, created to establish better client interface through a high-end web portal
* Maintained accountability for quality control and all production deadlines
* Controlled all budget parameters for creative web deliverables
* Generated detailed briefs on development of company web, marketing and PR ventures
* Key member in all creative production and marketing ventures
* Developed strong municipal affiliate channels including Philadelphia, PA. Hackensack, NJ. Miami Springs, Fla.
Expocentric, Inc., 1999 - 2002
Associate Creative Director
* Headed the Creative department for the U.S division of an International exhibition design company
* Worked in tandem with European Creative director
* Managed the development and implementation of the “Virtual Exhibition” Project, utilizing a team of 20 designers and 10
programmers
* Lead the design team on all 3D virtual reality environments
* Played an active role in developing, training and evaluating the creative team
OND Advertising & Public Relations, 1993-1999
Senior Art Director (1996-99), Production Manager (1994 – 96) , Intern
(1993-94)
* Started as an Intern, spent some time in Account Management and after working in the Production/Traffic department, was promoted to Senior Art Director
* Acquired an in-depth knowledge of the day to day management requirements in an Agency environment
* Gained critical insight into the Philadelphia Media Marketplace
* As Senior Art Director, worked with many high-profile consumer, retail and packaged-good clients: Sunbeam, Kimberly-Clark and Nike Golf.
EDUCATION
Art Institute of Philadelphia (insert dates here)
* Studies in Visual Communications and Industrial Design Technology
SKILLS & TRAINING
* A+ certified computer technician
* Background in programming
* Familiar with Windows, Linux and Mac OS X
* Expertise in all Adobe programs, Quark and Dreamweaver
* Advanced knowledge of 3D and CAD software
* Familiarity with photographic processes (lenses, lighting, film and file formats)
* Working knowledge of four color printing, pre-press, mailing
formats, postal requirements, bindery and personalization techniques
* Practical experience with Microsoft Office material and Enterprise Server functions
* Demonstrated track record of conceptual thinking, exhibited in
the ability to translate marketing objectives into clear and compelling
ideas.
* Strong organizational, time management and presentation skills
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
* Winner of New England Science Award presented by MIT 1993
* Winner of Best of Quarter AIPH 1994, 95, 96.
* Member of Graphic Artists Guild
Philadelphia, PA
New England Science Award 1993