Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
BFA in Communication Design, May 2008
Graphic Design, Illustration concentration

Studies Abroad, Mexico, Summer 2007
Among the students chosen for the first Traveling Sketchbook. Studied the culture, language, and history of Mexico by keeping a sketchbook of observations and lessons.

Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of Mac and PC operating systems, Adobe Creative Suite, some experience with Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, sign making programs such as Gerber and FlexiSign Pro.
I’m ambitious, trustworthy, and goal oriented with strong illustration skills infused with a unique sense of humor. Rapidly growing knowledge of electronic pre-press principals, color theory & typesetting. Strong brainstorming skills. Comfortable with teams or on my own.

Design Experience
Art Director, TracyLocke, Wilton, CT – November 2010-Present
Gatorade, Mt. Dew, AMP Energy.

Designer/Sign Maker/Printer, National Signs, Feasterville, PA – August 2009-November 2010
In charge of all design and print work including production. Handle accounts new and old, and maintain good relationships with clients. Since employment I’ve introduced the company to a higher level of design that consistently brings in new clients.

Graphics Specialist/Screen Printer, DJB Specialties, New Britain, PA - July 2009-January 2010
Design, recreate and touch-up graphics for all kinds of garments and prepare them for print, as well as work in the shop as a screen printer.

Graphic Designer, Lisa LeLeu Studios, Doylestown, PA - January 2009-September 2009
Design packaging for toys, candy, identity systems, illustrations for various kinds of projects. Work with a team, directly and indirectly with clients.

Advertising Designer, Pulse Weekly, Allentown, PA - September 2008-June 2009
Responsible for designing all ads, preparing files for print, working with clients to iron out specifications on ads and sending proofs for approval. Attained new clients with the aid of my designs.

Design Intern, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA - Spring Semester 2007
Gathered information and designed layouts for the Sports and Local sections of the Morning Call Newspaper.

Volunteer Work
Wrestling Coach, Central Bucks Raiders, New Britain, PA – November 2008-March 2009
For two seasons I was head coach of the exhibition team for CB Raiders which consisted of kids grades 2-6.

Affiliations/Interests
AIGA: 2008-Present
Traveling
Hand-drawn Type
Photography
Screen Printing
Goofing off
Writing
Film Enthusiast