Skills/Achievements

• Dedicated to the highest level of creativity and innovative designs
• Highly motivated, dependable, confident and committed to professional standards
• Works well against deadlines and in high-pressure situations
• Adapts well to both team and independent environments
• Exceptional computer skills on both MAC & PC including: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Acrobat, Dreamweaver, and Flash, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office, PHP, etc.

Education

1997-2004
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Graphic Design AS
GPA: 4.0 | President's Award

Work Experience

2003 - 2007
Sr. Graphic Designer
Ethan Interactive, Inc. • Columbus, OH
Responsible for all design, implementation, and execution - including print media, marketing and advertising, web production and web design. Oversees the creation of the company's online and print marketing and advertising campaigns. Accountable for the design and daily production work for a leading, nationally ranked website.

Freelance Design
Produce complete identity packages including logos, business cards, web sites, and ads (including non gratis work for non-profit organizations) including work as a consultant for Succeeding Steps.

1999 & 2002
Assistant Graphic Artist
Promotional Products Co. • Mansfield, OH
Prepare art work, make polymer plates, and print the graphics on plastics via off set printing.