Résumé

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Skillset

Design

  • In-​​depth knowledge of typog­raphy and layout practices
  • Effective project management skills with the ability to oversee all elements of a project, from the concept stage to execution
  • Ability to work on a broad spectrum of projects while adapting style to suit client’s needs
  • Able to work under intense dead­lines while main­taining a consis­tently high quality of work and attention to detail
  • Strong orga­ni­za­tional skills with high stan­dards for quality and creativity
  • Thorough under­standing of artistic processes including photog­raphy, illus­tration, drawing, painting and printmaking

Digital

  • Expert on industry standard appli­ca­tions including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
  • Extensive knowledge of HTML, CSS and WordPress with working knowledge of jQuery
  • Thorough knowledge of web stan­dards and accessibility

Clients

I have worked with a wide array of clients, from both Fortune 500 companies to small start-​​ups. Here are a few of them:

  • Adam & Company
  • Arbella Insurance
  • Ben & Jerry’s
  • Big Head Todd and the Monsters
  • The Boston Conservatory
  • Burt’s Bees
  • BzzAgent
  • Care.com
  • Center for Investigative Research
  • Cover Girl
  • Daily Grommet
  • Design Museum Boston
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Filament Group
  • First Act
  • Guster
  • Interactive Institute for Social Change
  • Irrational Games
  • Lycos
  • Pepsi Co.
  • PF Flyers
  • Phish
  • Pop!Tech
  • SoBe Beverages
  • Taylor Hicks
  • Technology Review
  • Timberland
  • Towers Watson
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Assoc.
  • Victory Motorcycles
  • Viximo

Experience

ifc design

Founder and prin­cipal | 2012 – present
  • Provide brand guidance and strategy across multiple channels while keeping a consistent vision thorough
  • Help entre­pre­neurs and startup founders increase the effec­tiveness of their web presence through a user-​​focus design approach

Roycroft Design

Designer | 2010 – 2011
  • Manage all aspects of inter­active projects, from wire­framing to design and development
  • Worked with clients and stake-​​holders to develop campaigns with consistent messaging in both print and digital formats

Alphabet Arm

Designer | 2007 – 2010
  • Worked closely with clients to develop inno­v­ative and fresh approaches to branding problems
  • Expanded the studio’s capa­bil­ities to offer web design services, which included client coör­di­nation as well as commu­ni­cating with developers
  • Initiated studio promo­tional efforts, including tradi­tional print efforts, as well as a blog and social media avenues that generated studio interest and 300% increase in web traffic

Hamilton Hughes Design

Designer | 2006 – 2007
  • Designed a broad spectrum of creative solu­tions for clients in both print and web media
  • Concepted and created work for a diverse client-​​base, including Lychos, Pop!Tech, Center for Investigative Research as well as Boston-​​area restau­rants and performing artists

Select Design Ltd.

Designer | 2003 – 2006
  • Created promo­tional and marketing mate­rials for clients including Pepsi Co., Timberland, and Ben & Jerry’s as well as emerging companies and small local businesses
  • Worked with in-​​house production team to deliver the highest quality product to the client
  • Executed creative solu­tions for chal­lenging problems, often on a very tight time line and budget

Accolades

  • Won “Best Design” at Startup Weekend Boston 2012
  • Work published in GDUSA Design Annual 2011
  • Work published in the books Typography Essentials, 1,000 Garment Graphics, Typo Shirt One, Best of Business Card Design 9 and Business Cards Today

Education

  • Syracuse University
  • BFA in Illustration
  • Graduated with highest honors