- OBJECTIVE
- To work with talented people in a professional creative environment designing and developing high impact graphics for web and print projects.
- SKILLS
- Seven years experience in graphic design and publishing
- Highly creative approaches to solving design issues
- Expertise in developing brand identities and working with brand standards
- Solid understanding of typography, photography, and illustration
- Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, InDesign, Acrobat
- Four years experience designing and developing web projects
- Expertise in developing projects that combine HTML, XHTML, CSS, Javascript
- In depth knowledge of latest web standards and usability concepts
- Developing experience with Perl, PHP, Flash
- Expert knowledge of Macintosh and Windows operating systems
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to see projects through from concept to completion
- Strong attention to detail
- Willing and able to constantly learn about new tools and techniques
- EXPERIENCE
- FREELANCE WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
- 2001 - Present
- Design and develop a variety projects including logo and identity design, websites, brochures, posters for diverse small business, creative, and independent clients.
- SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST
- FAF, Incorporated : Greenville, RI
- 2000 - 2005
- RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design graphics for packaging and POP displays for fashion jewelry and accessories
- Create graphic concepts to provide design direction for product development
- Create graphics, product pages and catalogue sheets for client presentations
- Digital photography of products
- Design, development, coding and maintenance of company websites
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Created brand identities, packaging and supporting graphics for jewelry and accessory programs
- Developed graphics and defined brand standards for Panama Jack jewelry packaging
- Created previously non-existing company website
- - Designed all graphics and Flash content
- - Developed site architecture and navigation scheme
- - Hand coded website using XHTML and CSS
- Designed, provided art direction, and served as editor in chief for company newsletter
- PRODUCTION DESIGNER (FREELANCE)
- East Bay Newspapers : Bristol, RI
- 2001 - 2002
- RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisted production team with layout and design of newspaper ads
- Worked exclusively on graphic design for custom advertisements
- Custom ad design per customer specifications
- ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
- Newport This Week : Newport, RI
- 1998 - 2000
- RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Scanning and quality adjustment of all photos
- Custom ad design per customer specifications
- Preflight and packaging of finished product for printing
- Consult with print shop to ensure production quality
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Designed cover and page templates for 2000 press kit
- Designed graphics for 2000 rate card
- Organized and maintained digital archives
- Implemented regular back-up procedure for digital archives
- Managed transition and integration of new equipment and software
- EDUCATION
- BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS ‚ PAINTING
- Rhode Island School of Design : 1995
References available upon request.