Summary

Illustrator/designer with focus in advertising, editorial, and graphic design. Articulate, strong interpersonal skills and able to collaborate well with clients.

Education

Pratt Institute
BFA Communications Design, Major: Illustration
Dean’s and President’s List student
Presidential Scholarship and Pratt Grant recipient

Work Experience

ILLUSTRATOR/DESIGNER March 2006 - Present
Freeze
Designer for Mens and Boys department of clothing line. Responsible for conceptualizing and creating graphics with licensed styleguides (Looney Tunes, Nickelodeon, Rock Bands) as well as in-house graphics. Responsibilities include a modest amount of production work.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER August 2005 - March 2006
IN New York Magazine
Responsible for trafficking 200+ advertisements and designing ads for monthly publication. Personal direct contact for clients regarding their advertisement. Worked directly with Creative Director, Production Manager, and Publisher in designing maquette. Composed final pages for pre-press house. Integral role in assisting company with software upgrades.

ILLUSTRATOR/DESIGNER May 2005 - September 2005
Kenneth Cole Productions
Created point-of-purchase displays for design department. Assisted production manager
for Reaction release.

PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGNER March 2004 - May 2005
Wines and Spirits Magazine
Designed magazine spreads and created pages for print. Also shot, retouched, and edited photography with Photoshop. Assisted art director with archiving work.

Skills

Adobe CS3, Acrobat 8.0, Pitstop Preflight, QuarkXPress 6.11: highly proficient.
Maya 6.0: currently learning.
Proficient in cross-platform MAC/Windows software.
Digital illustration. Strong hand drawing skills.
Reliable, clear communicator, able to work efficiently, independently, and on a team.
Alumni member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and officer of several chairs (social, recreation, and housing). Organized social events as well as maintained upkeep of living quarters.