BFA Communication Design

May 2007; Summa Cum Laude
Kutztown University
Graphic and Interactive Design
4.0 GPA in Major; 3.95 overall

 

Strong typographic sensibilities, art direction, innovative ideas, an eye for color, excellent craftsmanship and hand skills. A self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, excellent leadership skills and a passion for design. Experience and ability to work within a small studio as well as a large corporate environment.

 

Fluent in the use of in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, QuarkXpress, Flash, Fireworks and Dreamweaver, HTML/CSS, Joomla and Drupal CMS template development, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and Actionscript as well as digital photography and the Macintosh and Windows operating systems.

 

Designs Published

2011
Graphis Branding USA 4

 

Letterpress Printing Workshop

December 2010
Lead Graffiti; Newark, DE

 

Silver & Bronze Medals

2010 AIGA Tenn Show

 

Designs Published

2010
Rockport Publishers, Inc.'s "Best of Business Card Design" book series

 

Society of Design Member

2010–present

 

Logo Design Published

2008
Rockport Publishers, Inc.'s "1000 Restaurant Graphics" book series

 

Websites Published

2008-present
Website designs showcased on various online website design galleries

 

Board Member

2007–2010
AIGA Knoxville Chapter

 

Award Recipient

2007
Karen L. Anderson Memorial Award for Most Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Design

 

Nominee

2007
Most Outstanding Graduate in Interactive Design

 

Selected Attendee

2007
Art Directors Club of New York
Annual Student Portfolio Review

 

Scholarship Recipient

2005–2007

Board of Governors Scholarship

 

President

2004–2006
AIGA Kutztown University Chapter

 

Phi Kappa Phi Honor
Society Member

2004–present

 

AIGA Member

2003–present

 

Dean’s List

2003–2007

 

Graphic Designer

January 2011-present

Godfrey Advertising; Lancaster, PA

Designing logos, websites and other print materials for various local, regional and international clients including Coleman, York HVAC, Caterpillar, Luxaire, and JLG.

 

Graphic Designer

June 2010-December 2010

Go Welsh; Lancaster, PA

Designing logos, websites, and other print materials for various local and regional clients, including Royer's Flowers & Gifts and Armstrong World Industries.

 

Web Designer

April 2010-June 2010

Sposto Interactive; Kutztown, PA

Design and programming of websites and banner ads for clients such as HGTV, Food Network, Lowes, YouTube, Yahoo!, Buick, Samsung and Kaspersky.

 

Senior Designer

April 2008-April 2010

Robin Easter Design; Knoxville, TN

Designing logos, websites and other print collateral, art direction of interns and other designers, overseeing photo shoots, quoting projects, client management, and website/content management system coding.

 

Graphic Designer

August 2007-April 2008

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company (Zippo); Knoxville, TN

Designing marketing materials for Case Cutlery, a division of Zippo. I also had the opportunity to design for licensed brands such as Johnny Cash, Brooks & Dunn, Orange County Choppers and John Deere.

 

Graphic Designer

August 2005-May 2007

Office of Student Union and Involvement Services; Kutztown University

Designing various promotional materials for Kutztown University events.

 

Graphic Design Volunteer/Team Leader

April 2007

2007 Designathon; Kutztown, PA

I worked on a team that branded and designed print materials for the Kutztown Day Festival's 100th Anniversary celebration. As team leader my responsibilities included being the client contact as well as leading the team of underclassmen.

 

Freelance Designer

October 2006-December 2006

Designing the identity for a company focused on establishing businesses in developing nations.

 

Assistant Web Designer

May 2006-July 2006

HGTV.com/Scripps Networks; Knoxville, TN

Designing new web pages and graphics for HGTV.com, the Food Network, DiY, GAC, Fine Living and Shop at Home while working on-site at the Knoxville, Tennessee corporate headquarters.

 

Graphic Designer/Treasurer

November 2005-December 2006

Essence Fine Arts and Literary Magazine; Kutztown University

Working closely with a staff of 4 designers to create a 32-page magazine showcasing the fine art and literary work of fellow students.

 

Participating Designer/Student Organizer

October 2005-April 2006

2006 Designathon; Kutztown, PA

As well as participating in the event as a designer, I also assisted Communication Design faculty with organizing the inaugural event. The Designathon is a charitable event where Kutztown University AIGA members designed materials for non-profit organizations during a 24-hour period. My student organizational responsibilities included contacting and recruiting non-profits, creating promotional materials, organizing the catering, and attending meetings with administrators of Kutztown University, where I represented AIGA.

 

Design Intern

May 2005-August 2005

Bowhaus Design Groupe; Philadelphia, PA

Working closely in a team-oriented environment to design identities, brochures, mail pieces, rich emails, websites and other pieces for various clients from start to finish.

 

Graphic Designer

May 2005-July 2005

University Relations Office; Kutztown University

Designing various promotional materials for Kutztown University- including the course catalog, admissions materials and redesigning the Alumni magazine.