Creative detail-oriented professional with diverse skill set including print and web based design & marketing, sales, management, and college level teaching experience. Recognized by national and state school public relations associations with numerous awards of excellence. Currently seeking an opportunity in Graphics for print and web.
Skills Include:
Graphic Design for Print and Web – 15+ years
• Use of design software for Mac and PC – Quark, InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Freeway Pro. Readily adopting new skills as the industry changes.
• Programming languages - CSS, XHTML, ActionScript, XML.
• Design, production and prepress for offset, large format inkjet, and Xerox document duplication. Establish specifications to obtain pricing.
Teaching
• Developed curricula and methods to instruct college classes of up to 20 students in Electronic Design, Drawing, Adobe Illustrator, and 3D Design. Conducted critiques with an emphasis on presentation skills.
Jewelry Maker
• Small business owner making laser-cut wood and steel jewelry
• Instructor and volunteer for Protohaven, teaching classes in Adobe Illustrator as it applies to laser cutting
National School Public Relations Association
2012, 2014, 2015 Awards of Excellence for Tiger News e-newsletter
2015 Award of Excellence for the 2014–2015 District Activities Calendar
PenSPRA Excellence in Education Communications Awards
2012, 2013 Award of Honor – Tiger News
2013 Award of Excellence – Your Schools Annual Report
2014 Award of Excellence – 2013–2014 Activities Calendar
2015 Award of Excellence – 2014–2015 Activities Calendar
Pennsylvania School Boards Association Educational Publications Awards
2013 Honorable Mention – Tiger News
2014 Award of Excellence – 2013 Your Schools Annual Report
2013 Honorable Mention – 2013–2014 Activities Calendar
2014 Honorable mention – 2014–2015 Activities Calendar
Art and Technology Show at the Three Rivers Arts Festival – 2010
Two 3D works made of discarded floppy disks accepted for show.
33rd & 34th Annual Printing Industry Awards
Various awards for Annual Reports and informational publications.
SAE Outstanding Contribution Award – 1997
For coordination, design and production of the annual 92 page Formula SAE Racing Program.
SAE Excel Award – 2002
For design and production of the book Hot Rod Pioneers.
Protohaven Pittsburgh PA, Mansmann Foundation