Education
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Rochester, NY     2006-2010
BFA - Graphic Design - 3.8 GPA

 

Work Experience

The Integer Group Lakewood, CO     2013-Present

    Designer

    - Assist with art direction

    - Execute design concepts and build mechanicals

    - Create 3D renders of displays and artwork

    - Prepare and preflight final art files for production

 

Howell Liberatore + Associates, Inc. Elmira, NY     2010-2013

    Designer and Art Dept. Manager

    - Conceptualize and design print and web work

    - Provide critical thinking, artistic critique, and quality control on projects

    - Oversee and assign the work of production artists, freelancers, and interns

    - Train and mentor production artists and interns

    - Prepare final art files for production both internally and externally

    - Review vendor proofs for accuracy

    - Perform printer calibration and color management

    - Attend client meetings and chamber of commerce events

 

    Freelance Designer (In-House)

    - Execute design concepts for print and web projects

    - Internal printing and trimming production

 

Assante Design Inc. Syracuse, NY     2010

    Freelance Designer (In-House)

    - Conceptualize and design print and web work

 

RIT College Activities Board Rochester, NY     2008-2010

    Publicity Coordinator

    - Brainstorm creative solutions to market events and concerts on campus

    - Oversee and assign the work of Staff Artists

    - Attend executive board planning meetings

 

    Staff Artist

    - Conceptualize and design flyers, banners, and web graphics

    - Hand-letter and illustrate event banners

 

Qualities

    - Strong grasp of brands, typography, color, web, and printing fundamentals

    - Flexible, self-starter with strong conceptualization and attention to detail

    - Able to give and receive constructive criticism with a positive attitude

    - Can collaborate or work individually to achieve solid design solutions

    - Able to articulate design rationale in favor of client goals and user needs

    - Organized and can work well on numerous projects simultaneously

    - Progressively expanding knowledge and monitoring trends in design

 

Skills
    Production

    - IKON Business Pro 650, Creo RIP

    - Konica Minolta Bizhub Pro C6501, Fiery RIP / Command Workstation 5

    - Epson Stylus Pro 9880

    - EFI ES-1000 Spectrophotometer

 

    Software

Lynde Scott - Software

 

Honors and Affiliations

American Institute of Graphic Arts     2007-2011, 2013-Pesent

    - Current professional member

    - Served as President and VP of RIT student chapter

RIT Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar     2010
    - Awarded to 81 out of 15,000 students
    - Selected for exceptional academic accomplishments

RIT Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society     2010
    - Awarded to 25 out of 3,500 students

    - Recognized for activeness, leadership, and scholarly success

RIT Robert Shaffer Kerr Award     2010

    - Awarded to 1 out of 50 students

    - Chosen for enthusiasm, helpfulness, ability to speak out, and efforts to advance design

Dessau, Germany Study Abroad     2009
    - Studied at the Bauhaus-affiliated Anhalt University

    - Competed in the PRTR rebranding contest for the German government (see thru.de)

RIT CIAS Academic Conduct Committee     2009

    - Selected committee member to consult over confidential student hearings

RIT Student Government     2009

    - Student representative for the RIT College Activities Board

    - Served on the Finance Committee

Vigil Honor (Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America)     2005

Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)     2002