objective

Seeking an opportunity to utilize my conceptual expertise and apply my strong background in graphic arts and interactive communications at an innovative company.

professional experience

tmp worldwide / art director / June 2008 – present
park b. smith ltd. / home textile / sr. graphic designer / May 2004 – June 2008
knockout / design studio / graphic designer / August 2002 – May 2004

freelance experience

outbrain / ad layouts / 2010
fins / logo treatments / 2010
mecca / t-shirt designs / 2008
trimbach interior design / st. paul cafe branding design / 2008
johnson schwinghammer lighting consultants, inc / rendered lights for dorchester hotel / 2006

awards

2011 CEA awards:
1st place / corporate employment website
3rd place / best multimedia college campaign

2010 CEA awards:
grand prize / college communications
1st place / website, collateral package
2nd place / best multimedia campaign, website, web banner

2008 CEA awards:
1st place / print advertising magazine and trade publications – b&w single ad
2nd place / diversity online ad, online media – other
3rd place / giveaways college communications, collateral package college communications,
brochure college communications

skills

QuarkXpress 8, Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Indesign CS5, Microsoft Office, Keynote,
Flash MX, Dreamweaver MX. Familiarity with FTP, Gopher and http protocols and usage

education

landmark education forum / 2003
BFA graphic & interactive communications / ringling school of art & design / 2002

personal

Passion for design and architecture both professionally and personally. Avid DIY and home
improvement enthusiast. Keen interest in translating conceptual design to new mediums such
as social media and mobile platforms.

references available upon request