EDUCATION
Boston University
Graduate Studies in Graphic Design
September 2011 – May 2012
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
June 2009
Cum Laude
AWARDS
2011 ADDY Awards
Three Silver Awards*
2011 American Package Design Awards
Silver Award*
Graphis New Talent Annual 29
International Competition Gold Award
American Graphic Design + Advertising Awards 26
2010 ADDY Awards Gold Award Three Silver Awards
Creativity Annual Awards 39
2010 American Graphic Design Awards
Certificate of Excellence
SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite CS3/CS4/CS5
Microsoft Office Suite + Access
QuarkXPress 9
LANGUAGES
HTML – Intermediate
CSS – Basic
PHP (WordPress) – Basic
TECHNIQUES
Animation/Motion Graphics
Pre-Press/Print Production
Screenprinting
Search Engine Optimization
Social Media Customization
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*These awards were won as a part of the creative team while at Block Club Creative. |
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer
June 2008 – Present
- Develops and presents proposals for design work to small business owners and company managerial staff for projects ranging from website design, exhibit materials and marketing collateral, to complete branding and identity overhauls
- Responsibilities include conceptualization and execution of design, resolving projects to client’s satisfaction, accurate billing and payment collection, and assistance in the printing process
- Maintains and sustains long-term client relationships through continued web support and easy accessibility for rush projects
Graphic Designer
Block Club Creative, Buffalo NY
March 2010 – July 2011
- Self-directed position; worked on projects for small, local companies, ranging from logo design, identity collateral and print advertisements to brochure, restaurant menu and packaging design
- Responsibilities included research and concepting, illustration, photography direction, page layout, setting dielines, implementation of typographical systems, as well as physical design of each piece
- Projects included logo design, identity design and brochure development for multiple local businesses and design of marketing collateral for Block Club Creative
Graphic Designer
Drexel University Theater Department, Philadelphia, PA
August 2008 – June 2009
- Projects included developing branding strategies for three locally acclaimed theater productions, and implementing such strategies through the design of marketing collateral such as posters, print advertisements, mailer postcards, t-shirts, and several other creative marketing strategies
- Designed and administrated website, including students-only section for rehearsal scheduling, announcements and reminder functions
- Trained replacement designer in administration of website, and gave small presentation about best practices in developing creative marketing for theater productions
Design Intern
Susquehanna International Group, Bala Cynwyd PA
March 2008 – September 2008
- Implemented new design systems for worldwide financial services firm including conference materials, internal company event promotions and gifts, and company-wide internal advertising and announcement systems
- Designed and launched websites for SIG entities RiverCross and SIG Europe Private Equity
- Illustrated and designed cardbacks and faces of custom playing cards for recruiting merchandise
- Trained replacement co-op and part-time intern in daily tasks, basics of template system and delegated project assignments
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