I am currently designing for the demanding Exhibit Industry and exploring the possibilities of both Graphic and Interior spaces.
> OBJECTIVE
Fueled by passion, creativity and curiosity; the plan is to find a great design team to grow with and contribute my energy and talents while achieving the ultimate level of success.
> EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY
RIT School of Design BFA Industrial Design 2000
> COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Platforms: Mac OSX, Windows XP Professional
Software: 3D Studio Max 9 Design, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3 & AutoCAD 2008
> WORK EXPERIENCE
Elements Exhibits | Las Vegas, NV Winter 05-Summer 10
• Senior Project Designer
• Design lead for speculative client opportunities, existing new builds &
Elements promotional displays
• Design for tradeshow, event, retail/showroom environments, mobile
marketing & sponsorship campaigns
• Elements Green Committee participant
• Engage closely with production team to ensure brand & design integrity
on approved work
• Provide all client design and presentation artwork to sales &
management staff
• Working knowledge of brand specifications, current products lines and
exhibit properties of existing client base
• Client work includes: Sharp Electronics, Mitsubishi Electronics, Pentax,
IDC - Imaging Dynamics, CIT Aerospace as well as Sharp sponsorship
programs with NBC Studios and Major League Baseball
kjcdesignz | Las Vegas, NV Winter 05-Current
• Freelance Graphic Designer
• Design brand identities and special themed events for world class
nightclubs and DJ's
• Developing/managing promotional material and websites for major Las
Vegas based International DJ's
Spoon Exhibit Services | Rochester, NY Spring 03-Winter 05
• Project Designer
• Design of custom and rental display properties, hospitality
environments & product showrooms
• Client work includes: Sharp Electronics, Scientific Atlanta, Durst, Alstom
and the Buffalo Bills
RES Exhibit Services | Rochester, NY Winter 02-Spring 03
• Junior / Project Designer
• Production Artist & Team Graphic Designer
• Developed skills and design disciplines; training under Design Director,
Project Engineer and Graphic Designer
• Performed loose concept development sketches and full color
presentation renderings
• Design of custom and rental displays for RFP projects and RES
promotions displays
• Client work includes: Kodak, Northrup Grumman, Nobel Biocare, Bausch
& Lomb, Bolle and Buschnell
> ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES
2010 Choice Center Leadership Program Graduate LV102
2008 Exhibit City News: April Designer Spotlight
2007 TS2 Best of Show Award - Elements Exhibits
2007 USA Hockey Adult Recreational Ice Hockey League National
Championship MVP Award
2002 TS2 Best of Show Award - RES Full Service Gas Station Design
2000 GNYADA Design for Safety Award from Volvo Cars of North America
Las Vegas, NV
2008 ECN April Designer Spotlight 2007 TS2 Best of Show 2002 TS2 Best of Show