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profile
  Solid aesthetic sense and bold ideas
  Experienced in all design software; Creative Suite, especially Photoshop
  Knowledge of graphic design technology and conventions for both print and web
  Interfacing with printers and web developers
  Past design work includes: bus wraps, websites, brochures, posters, invitations,
    annual reports, medical journals, identity systems, print advertisements, forms,
    package design, environmental graphics, and photo retouching


experience
Freelance Graphic Designer  
1997-present

Design work includes websites, brochures, posters, invitations, identity systems,
print advertisements, package design, environmental graphics, and photo montage.

selected client list
Thinking Beyond Borders
United Planet
JeffGraphics/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
GreenTreks/GreenWorks
Utility Services Emergency Fund
Campbell's Soup Company's Global Design Center


Graduate Assistant
Rochester Institute of Technology   Rochester, NY   2007-2009  

Consulted on redesign of School of American Crafts website,
designed posters and wall displays. Assisted with materials research
and class proctor for 2D, drawing and painting classes.


Teaching Assistant
Rochester Institute of Technology   Rochester, NY   2007-2008

Responsible for class instruction, syllabus and grade assesment.

Graphic Designer
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital   Philadelphia, PA   2002-2007

Designed brochures, posters, forms, website, medical journals,
buswraps, environmental graphics, large scale photo murals.


Graphic Designer
JEVS Human Services   Philadelphia, PA   1998

Set up a new in-house design system within the communications department.
Designed the 1998 annual report from concept through prepress.


Graphic Designer
The Exponent   Philadelphia, PA   1996-1998

Responsible for layout of the editorial content of a regional weekly newspaper with tight deadlines.

Graphic Designer
Prints in Progress   Philadelphia, PA   1995-1996

Coordinated and designed all public relations pieces.
Works included registration materials, press packets, announcement cards and gallery signage.


education
Master of Fine Arts
School for American Crafts, RIT, Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA