education
Tyler School of Art/Temple University, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
BFA Graphic & Interactive Design, 2006 - Magna Cum Laude
Honors Program Certificate 2005 • Temple Rome Program 2003 • Dean’s List 2001–2006
employment
2006 – Present
Hallmark Cards, Kansas City, Missouri
position: Interactive Designer
The interactive division at Hallmark focuses on creating new, product-focused ways for people to connect digitally.
- Conceptualized, designed and developed content in HTML and Flash including microsites and e-cards
- Expanded functionality to include photo-upload and customization
- Planned expansions of the brand into new connecting spaces including Mobile and Social Networks
- Planned application strategies for Facebook, managed product lines and created product for Facebook applications.
- Designed content for new audiences including Product (RED) consumers and Facebook users
- Managed projects that involved external partnerships with contractors and licensors
2005 – 2006
21xdesign, Broomall, Pennsylvania
position: Web Designer
21xdesign is a visual communications design studio that specializes in creating integrated marketing solutions using print and interactive.
- Assisted in designing two HTML-Flash hybrid websites and one HTML site
- Did all the front-end development for the studio's web projects
- Maintained and updated four websites
- Participated in QA and QC for both print and web projects
2003 – 2004
Seed Ventures 501(c)(3), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
position: Creative Department Manager/Art Director
Seed Ventures was a non-profit startup that sought to provide at-risk youth in Philadelphia with entrepreneurial skills.
- Created logos, posters, brochures and websites that helped the organization to obtain grants
- Managed creative department members
- Interviewed prospective candidates
acheivements
awards
Flash Goddess Runner-Up 2007
Tyler School of Art Best Interactive Portfolio 2006
publications
Focal Press Portfolio Design Book 2009 (upcoming publication)
How Magazine Self-Promotion Issue 2006
Graphis New Talent Annual 2005
exhibitions
Tyler School of Art Senior Design Exhibition 2006
Tyler School of Art Packaging Exhibition 2006
skills
languages & apis
Advanced in Actionscript 2, HTML, CSS
Familiarity with Actionscript 3, Javascript, Ajax, XML, MXML, Facebook Platform, Fire Eagle API
software
Proficient in Flash CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, Fireworks CS3, Bridge CS3
Familiarity with Flex 3, Air 1
focus
User experience design; web 2.0; art direction; empathy; collaboration; innovation; brand-relevance; social network APIs
Familiarity with geolocation, mobile, games and desktop applications
references
Available upon request