Award-winning graphic designer and art director experienced with corporate identity, packaging, print collateral, advertising, annual reports, web and multimedia. Special emphasis on conceptual design and communication goals, high attention to detail. Comfortable with information architecture, project management and business development.

1992 De Anza College, Cupertino , CA
Computer design coursework

1986-1990 University of Massachusetts , North Dartmouth , MA
College of Visual and Performing Arts, BFA

2001-Present Art Director at LSHD Advertising, Chicopee , MA . Responsibilities include the creation and production of effective, original, interactive advertising of the highest standard, as well as overall art direction for multiple projects and clients. Experience with corporate branding and a clear understanding of marketing strategies and concepts.

1998-2001 Senior Graphic/Web Designer at Wiggin & Co., Northampton , MA . Responsibilities include interpreting brand identity, creating clear, concise, customer-centric visual communications for use in display graphics, and collateral for print media and the web.

1994-1998 Senior Designer/Art Director at Vision Graphics, Ludlow , MA . Responsibilities include implementation of a growing design/multimedia department within a pre-press environment. Various collateral, including catalogs, packaging, brochures, advertisements, booth displays, trade show graphics, and logos. Art directing photoshoots, prepping final files for pre-press and signing off on color on press checks.

1992 Production assistant with SuperScenics, Inc., Bellevue , WA . Responsibilities include assisting clients with various backdrop and art production needs.

1990-1992 Production Specialist at IBM, San Jose , CA .

Proficiency in typography, and authoring tools including: Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, InDesign, Freehand, Studio MX, Office and basic HTML. Knowledgeable in both MAC and PC architectures. Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to multitask, detail and deadline oriented.