Resumé

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design Major, Graphic/Interactive Design Concentrations, Kutztown University, May 2009

SKILLS

Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Microsoft Word. Knowledge of Actionscript 2 and 3, HTML, CSS, After Effects, Premier and Quark. Experience with both Mac and PC platforms. Experience with digital photography and illustration. Excellent time management skills, eye for detail, experience in customer service, and experience in working with clients.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Tower Marketing, Art Director, Lancaster, PA, 2009-Present

I've designed and programmed web sites using CSS/HTML/Javascript, designed brochures, direct mail pieces, promotional materials, flash banners and print advertisements. I've also created story boards for promotional videos, been on-site and with flim prodution, and edited video in the studio using Adobe After Effects.

The Morning Call, Interactive Department, Allentown, PA, Winter 2009

Designed in-house and client-based web banners, logos and blogs. Designs were approved by art director and client and were then uploaded onto the web.

Liquid Interactive, Breingingsville, PA, March-May 2009

Designed web layouts for numerous local and national businesses. Collaborated with Art Director and designers to critique work before submitting to clients.

Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, Summer 2008

Worked for the university’s Public Relations Department designing brochures, mailers, logos for events and committees, covers for reports, posters, and website layouts. Designs were approved by clients on campus and files prepared for print.

Department of Athletics, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, 2009

Designed a 32-page booklet promoting a Kutztown University sponsored event Paint the Town Gold for a contest sponsored by the NCAA. The booklet won 1st place.

Kutztown Bible Fellowship Church, Kutztown, PA, 2009

Designed a bulletin board to display missionaries currently supported by the church. Oversaw the printing process as well as handling of photos.

Berks Multicultural Consortium, Albright College, Reading, PA, 2008

Designed an eight page, full-color booklet and four-color flyer for BMC annual conference. Final file was edited and prepared for print.

The Evergreen Club, Blandon, PA, 2008

Designed four-color and two-color logos for social club. Met with client and reviewed sketches. Designed letterhead, business card, and envelope using updated logo.

Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County, Reading, PA, 2008

Designed four web page layouts for the non-profit group Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County through the Kutztown University sponsored event Designathon. Met with clients and presented final piece. Layouts were used to generate a new, modern web site.

Turning Point, Allentown PA, 2007

Designed a two-color poster for the non-profit group Turning Point through the Kutztown University sponsored event Designathon. Met with clients and presented the final piece. Posters were utilized in public areas throughout the Lehigh Valley.

HONORS/ACTIVITIES

Kutztown University 2009 Communication Design Interactive Design Award

Dean’s List, every semester 2005-2009

Secretary, Kutztown Cycling Club, every semester 2005-2009

Printable resume available upon request.