Work Experience

Education

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Baltimore, MD. Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, received December 2001. Emphasis in Imaging and Digital Arts.

Work

Freelance Web Designer / Developer FolioType Design House, Llc., Oswego, NY, 2004 - Present.
	Oversee and execute the production of print and web design projects.
	Direct freelance designers in the creation of print and web design content and user interface development.
	Photograph merchandise, color correct, and enhance images for advertising projects.
	Prepare quotations for photography, print, and website projects.
	Assist clients with posting content on various website platforms.
	Organize and update content for FolioType.com website.
	Develop and execute FolioType company branding and marketing strategies.
	Provide consultation services to existing and new clients in need of assistance with company branding.
	Build W3C compliant and search engine friendly websites.
	Maintain multiple web servers. Manage system administrator responsibilities.

Publications Associate SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY, 2010 - 2010.
	Design various print media for the college (Posters, brochures, invitations, flyers, signage, business cards, etc.)
	Work closely with inhouse and local printers to provide proper print ready artwork for press.
	Work closely with publications team to create a more user friendly website structure.

Adjunct Faculty - Art New Media Department American River College, Sacramento, CA, 2005 - 2006.
	Developed class lessons and schedule for the Art New Media Design for Publication and Elements of Web Design courses.
	Lectured on design theories, techniques, and the various tools used in the creation of successful publication and website design.
	Instructed students during scheduled labs to understand Adobe InDesign CS2, Photoshop CS2, ImageReady CS2, and Macromedia Dreamweaver MX tools in order to create portfolio quality samples.

Graphic Designer / Photographer The Petting Zoo, Inc., Davis, CA (Glen Burnie, MD), 2001 - 2006.
	Photographed plush products for print catalog projects.
	Designed print catalogs, brochures, advertisements, hang tags, and signs.
	Developed and maintained catalog website proof and product image database.
	Conceptualized and executed a variety of advertising projects.
	Worked with management team to develop new strategies for product marketing.
	Purchased printing from various vendors.

Web Developer Client Ready, Inc., Davis, CA, 2002 - 2004.
	Assisted in the development of ClientReady.com and CoolHomePages.com websites.
	Designed, developed, and promoted customer websites.
	Prepared quotes for website projects and enhancements.
	Communicated with new and continuing customers about website needs.

Graphic & Web Designer / Production Assistant Nexus Communications, Inc., Hanover, MD, 1999 - 2000.
	Designed print and web media.
	Created direct mail ads for businesses in diversified markets.
	Developed interfaces for 555-need.com and internal applications with a team of IT programmers.

Graphic Designer / Photographer Color Catalog Services, Inc., Glen Burnie, MD, 1996 - 2001.
	Designed catalogs, brochures, and advertisements.
	Photographed merchandise and models for catalog projects.
	Developed and designed customer websites.
	Assisted in print purchasing.

Photographer's Assistant Flair Photography & Video, Baltimore, MD, 1996 - 1997.
	Assist wedding photographer and videographer with event photography.
	Set up and break down lighting equipment at events.
	Assist with lighting, metering, and secondary photographer tasks.

Publications

American Journal of Botany, Volume 95, Number 1
January, 2008. Scientific illustration and graphical work for paper on Organization of the Root Apical Meristem In Angiosperms. Creation of artwork for journal cover.

Exhibitions

UMBC Studio A
Baltimore, MD, November, 2001. Public exhibition of installation capstone project.

UMBC Student Hallway Gallery
Baltimore, MD, May, 2000. Presentation of video work created in Digital Cinema class.

Skills

	Computer knowledge in Macintosh OS X 10.5.7 and Windows XP systems. Experience working in a network environment.
	Detailed knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe Fireworks CS4, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, Adobe Bridge CS4, Adobe Version CueCS4, SNX Bar Code Pro and BBEdit software packages.
	Programming knowledge of CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, MySQL, XML, RSS, ASP, .NET, CGI Script, Unix and SSH/ VI scripting.
	Strong understanding of working in a LAMP environment.
	Ability to visualize and produce creative photography, print, web, and video projects using a variety of digital tools.
	Design and implementation of cross-platform web sites using current software packages.
	Digital and traditional photography, graphic design, web design, and publication experience.

Professional Affiliations

AIGA - American Institute of Graphic Artists (UPSTNY email team lead)

NAPP - National Association of Photoshop Professionals