mission

To be a strong asset to my employer by creating effective visual communication and to continuously expand my knowledge, communication and graphical skills.

professional experience

Graphic Designer / Developer, FujiFilm, Rochester NY. September 2006 - Present
Develops architecture and interface design for structural and graphical components for various software solutions. Designed websites for enterprise systems affiliated websites. Provided wireframes of UI for software applications. Designs software applications in Microsoft Expression Blend, and Design. Designs template graphics for the FujiFilm kiosk including greeting cards and themed photo books.

Interactive Designer, Staples® Headquarters, Framingham MA, June 2005 - July 2006 Developed and designed corporate online marketing promotions including: emails, flash banners, web page development and design promotional sales pages, and mini websites within Staples.com.

Graphic Artist / Web Designer, Xtelegent, Rochester NY. June 2004 – May 2005
Developed corporate identities including, letterhead, brochures and web design. Designed portal templates used for various credit unions and virtual partner members. Assisted in the production of George Eastman House website.

Digital Technician, Leichtner Studios, Rochester, NY, March 2001 – July 2003
Digitally manipulated, color corrected and retouched photographs. Designed promotional advertisements and designed personalized multi-pose image posters for clients. Output photographs to LED II Printer.

Freelance Graphic Designer, Detroit MI, Public School District, website design.
Freelance Graphic Designer, Digital Press, Melbourne FL., Networking Explained Textbook.

formal education

Monroe Community College. Associate of Computer Science, expected May 2011.
Rochester Institute of Technology. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, May 2004.

design skills

Planning and developing a project from initial concept to completion. Producing projects that intrigue the reader and user responses. Able to implement finalized production methods in both print and interactive media.

computer skills

Proficient on both Mac and PC. Adobe CS3, DreamWeaver, Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. Microsoft Expression Blend, Design, Silverlight, CSS, HTML, and PHP.

activities & interests

Swimming, water sports, photography, music, painting, and computer programming.