P O R T F O L I O:
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E X P E R I E N C E :
DESIGN & MARKETING COORDINATOR/MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA
Philadelphia, PA
2007 to current
• Creative Design of Volunteer Recruitment Ads, Postcards, Brochures, Collateral and various print materials using ADOBE CS4 (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Produce email & web projects working with Dreamweaver & Flash (CSS, HTML, XML, ActionScript)
• Composite, edit, and produce video & audio in both DVD/web formats using FINAL CUT PRO.
• Update the national web site using a CMS-based web application.
• Construct Agency Logos.
• Analyze, advise, and recommend various elements of design.
• Digital retouching.
• Perform Macintosh IT duties and hardware installations.
• Advise, review, and recommend new software and/or hardware configurations/purchases.
GRAPHIC DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
BERKS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Wyomissing, PA
2006 to 2008
• Instruct and overview new software and/or techniques.
• Analyze, advise, and recommend various elements of design.
• Construct and administer projects and/or lesson plans to enhance skill sets.
• Evaluate individuals‚ abilities and effectiveness.
GRAPHIC ARTIST, DIGITAL RETOUCHER, DIGITAL PREPRESS
GANNETT COMPANY, INC. (CLIPPER MAGAZINE)
Mountville, PA
2004 to 2007
• Multi-task to Conceptualize and Design multiple print/HTML/e-mail projects daily
• Create graphics and logos to effectively represent the client's ideals and directions.
• Make decisions about color, lighting, size, typography and placement of material.
• Edit (color correction, resolution, restoration, retouching, etc...) stock and scanned images
• Preflight files to ensure color, type, images, and resolutions are print-ready..
• Optimize web-based graphics for optimum resolution, compatibility, and file size.
• Create complex clipping paths, shadows, and layer masks.
• Produce composite images to obtain the desired result.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC ARTIST
SELF-EMPLOYED
Reading, PA
2002 to current
• Illustrate computer graphics, print, and web designs.
• Translate ideas and suggestions into the plans from which exhibits, displays, posters, billboards and presentations are constructed.
• Make decisions about color, lighting, size, typography, and placement of material.
• Edit video using non-linear video software.
• Optimize and compress streaming movies and/or flash video.
• Produce web-based graphics, and website building in both HTML and Flash formats.
• Use ActionScripting to control Flash actions.
CIVIL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (416th CA Bn)
Norristown, PA
1993 to 1999
• Served as a liaison between the United States Military, foreign officials, and civilians.
• Assisted foreign officials/civilians with problems and/or questions pertaining to the U.S. Military.
CIVIL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES ARMY (18th Airborne Corps)
Ft Bragg, NC
1994 to 1995
• Assisted the 10th Mountain and 25th Infantry Divisions for Operation Uphold Democracy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
• Aided foreign officials/civilians with concerns over unsanitary conditions and educational issues in Cite Soleil.
• Organized and utilized the local populace to perform duties including sanitation and construction.
• Corresponded with USAID to obtain tools and supplies.
• Distributed schoolbooks, supplies, and constructed desks for the local populace.
• Organized an educational class in Cite Soleil on the correct use of prophylactics and their protection against STD transmission.
• Obtained condom supplies with instructions in Haitian Creole and distributed them to the local populace.
• Served and assisted the IRP (Immediate Reaction Platoon) as their Civil Affairs contingent.
• Supported the Guns for Cash program.
A W A R D S :
• The Brian Foss Award for Outstanding Graphic Design Student, BTI 2003
• Army Service Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal, US Army 1995
• Received a Certificate of Recognition from the 4th Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment for meritorious service during the Neighborhood Clean-up Program in Cite Soleil, Haiti. US Army 1995
• Security clearance completed and granted, US Army 1993
S K I L L S :
InDesign, Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Soundtrack, Cubase, iMovie, Quicktime, Director, Squeeze, Compressor, Cleaner, Pitstop, FTP
E D U C A T I O N :
Graphic Design Berks Technical Institute, Pennsylvania 2003
Civil Affairs John F. Kennedy School of Special Warfare, North Carolina 1993
Machine and Tool Design (Drafting) Stevens State Tech, Pennsylvania 1992
