Career Objective:  To obtain a design position within a growing company that offers me the chance to learn and grow as a designer, while at the same time allowing me to contribute my skills.

Specialized Training:  Capable in all areas of design, including: page layout, typography, computer illustration, web page layout, interactive media and a good grasp on color theories.

Production Skills:  Proficient in pre-production and post-production of video, preparing camera-ready artwork and rendering 2D and 3D animations for use in video.

Interpersonal Skills:  Familiar with marketing strategies, psychological influences behind design, and presenting ideas to a group or panel.

Platforms & Software:  At home on either the PC or Mac platform, familiar with a wide array of software. Expert level proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, FreeHand, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, Premiere, Flash, Swish, Swift3D, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Contribute.

Also familiar with multiple computer programming languages, including: Visual Basic, Basic, QBasic, RPG II, COBOL, and HTML coding. Trouble shooting experience with IBM and compatibles.

Education:
Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts
York, PA
Major: Multimedia Design
Degree: AA in Specialized Technology
Graduation Date: December 1999

Western School of Technology & Environmental Science
Catonsville, MD
Major: Computer Information Technology
Graduation Date: May 1997

Work Experience:
Venture Media
Lutherville, MD
Title: Art Director
Duties: Produced print and web-based advertising and marketing campaigns for many different types of clients using cutting edge technology and software to get the best results.
3/2001 - Present

Freelance Designer
12/2000 - Present

Hood, Light & Geise, Inc.
Harrisburg, PA
Title: Multimedia Designer
Duties: Served as one of a four-member art team for Harrisburg’s first advertising agency developing web sites, printed pieces and interactive media for a wide variety of clients.
December 1999 - December 2000