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
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