Professional Resume

2010-present

486design - Independent Creative

Currently, I contract and freelance for clients that include Delta, Cadillac, The Hartford, Really Good Stuff, Munchkin and other smaller companies. I am responsible for gaining business, maintaining relationships, design, development and billing.

2007-2010

Ryan iDirect - Senior Art Director

I was the creative lead on all interactive projects for Dove and Hellmanns. I managed a team of designers on a variety of projects that focused on promoting the brand. I was the creative lead on Dove interactive projects including promotional websites and advertising banners. I led a group of designers on large-scale websites that utilize flash and video. I also worked closely with the technical leads to utilize new interactive approaches and techniques.

2005-2007

Modem Media - Art Director
Norwalk Community College - Adjunct Instructor

I was responsible for designing high impact direct marketing materials, which included mailers and promotional websites for Delta Airlines. I led the creative team in maintaining delta.com. I was also part of a winning creative pitch for Subway. At Norwalk I taught Web Design I and II.

2003-2005

486design - Independent Creative
SCAD - Graduate Student
Westwood College - Adjunct Instructor

I freelanced for clients including WebMD, AOL, and Wyeth. At Westwood I taught Introduction to Graphic Design, Page Layout, Graphic Design, and Web Design.

2000-2003

Medco Health - Project Leader

I was part of the client-side design team. My major responsibility was website design and development. I was also involved in project planning such as writing requirements, establishing timelines and budgeting.

1997-2000

SinglePoint - Senior Web Designer

I was the lead designer working on online financial applications. The company was part of the internet boom and bust.

JesseJames Creative - Graphic Designer

I worked at this smaller shop in NYC that supported business for Citibank and Channel Thirteen. I was able to tag along with the CD, who sat about 10 feet from my desk.

J.Crew - Graphic Designer

My first job out of college. I learned how to maintain design consistency, and how to be part of a large creative team.

Education

2006-present

Savannah College of Art and Design
M.A. candidate in Graphic Design

1996-1998

Pratt Institute
B.F.A. in Communication Design
Graphic Design and Illustration