New York University at Beijing Film Academy, 1997

Graduate Photography Studies

Kutztown University, 1992-1996

BFA, Studio Art Photography

RAYTHEON

Graphic Designer, Contract (January 2019–Present)

■ Support partners throughout the enterprise as part of an in-house agency providing print and digital design services for internal and external clients.

■ Create deliverables ranging from marketing collateral, presentations, websites, emails and tradeshow materials

■ Lead project teams including graphic designers, writers and developers.

WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION

Senior Graphic Designer, Contract (July 2018–January 2019)

■ Conceptualize, create and maintain a variety of branded visual media including publications, product packaging, signage, exhibits, retail experiences, websites and illustrations.

■ Provide design-specific estimating for departmental budgeting.

■ Photograph and maintain assets for products and organizational events.

THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP

Digital Content Specialist, Contract (September 2017–June 2018)

■ Support content and project management of website migration within multiple branded web platforms and digital collectives.

■ Coordinate with internal team members and vendors on e-commerce and website initiatives

■ Assist in maintaining and reporting on project plans to stakeholders

WIDENER UNIVERSITY

Senior Graphic Designer (June 2011–June 2017)

■ Project management on a variety of design projects from concept to delivery including recruitment and marketing pieces, banners, brochures, web graphics, and e-mail marketing

■ Consultation with university clients on purpose of design pieces, budget, and brand standards

■ Art direction of university photo shoots with contracted professional photographers

■ Photographer for recruitment materials and events

■ Collaborate with print vendors and manufacturers to coordinate production details, project specifications, and quality control

■ Direction and management of independent study, interns, and work study students

Adjunct Faculty, Communication Studies  (September 2012–June 2017)

■ Courses: Digital Photography; Layout and Design; Magazine Publication

SCULPTZ, INC.

Graphic and Web Designer (August 2009–June 2011)

■ Design for in-house marketing team including: website redesign, promotional and web graphics with Flash development, e-mail marketing campaigns, packaging design, direct marketing pieces, product photography, photo art direction, event banners, and corporate branding guidelines

■ Production responsibilities and collaboration with print vendors

TV GUIDE MAGAZINE

Senior Graphic Designer  (February 2001–November 2008)

■ Conceptualize and design editorial features for TV Guide magazine

■ Collaborate with director-level management to implement successful redesign of TV Guide, transforming it into a standard size, full-color weekly magazine

■ Project management for a team of graphic designers

■ Manage departmental production deadlines including fulfilling role of production coordinator

■ Conduct image research and photo editing

■ Advise, mentor, and train designers in software application and creative solutions

Graphic Designer  (October 1998–February 2001)

■ Editorial and promotional design for three publications

■ Generate ad revenue through conceptualization and development of prototypes for new and potential clients

■ Design custom publishing pieces including advertisements, direct mail, and logos for various cable service customers

■ Prepress responsibilities and collaboration with print vendors

2019

Third Place in Photography, National Juried Photography Exhibition, Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg, VA

2016

Second Place in Photography, Art of State 2016, State Museum of Pennsylvania,
Harrisburg, PA

Honorable Mention, Delaplaine Visual Arts Center National Juried Show, Frederick, MD

Gold CUPPIE (CUPRAP, College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals) award in the wild card category for Chester magazine, a student-produced magazine (co-advised).

2015

Honorable Mention, Art on the Hill, Pottstown Area Artist’s Guild, Pottstown, PA

Pepperpot Ladle award from Public Relations Society of America's Philadelphia Chapter in the social media category for Widener University's online commencement campaign

2014

Gold CUPPIE award in the PR team project category for WU Brew.

Silver CUPPIE award in the photography series category for Widener Partnership Charter School series.

2011

Second Place in Photography, Art on the Hill, Pottstown Area Artist’s Guild, Pottstown, PA

1998

Juror’s Award, Reading Public Museum Annual Juried Exhibit, Reading, PA