Summary Profile
A reliable, highly detail oriented, and efficient graphic designer. With exceptional InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills, built on a strong foundation of traditional studio arts including drawing and composition. Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. Experience in managing and enjoy working within a team.
Design Experience
ADESA, Carmel, IN
Senior Designer, June 2014 – August 2020
• Develop brand indentities for subsidiaries: AutoVIN and KAR Auction Services
• Create multi-media video shorts
• Plan and design interactive touchscreen presentations
• Prepare animated presentations for Executive team
• Design websites and landing pages
• Create email marketing campaigns
• Design marketing materials including: magazine
advertisements, print collateral, digital banners, social media
• Design environmental artwork and signage
• Design and develop tradeshow displays
• 2016 American Graphic Design Award winner
websignia, Newark, NJ
Senior Designer, Nov 2010 – June 2013
• Design websites and aps
• Strategy and planning of user experience
• Develop brand indentities
• Design marketing materials including: magazine advertisements,
print collateral, digital banners, social media
• Create multi-media video shorts
• Prepare proposal presentations
• Create illustrations; digital and traditional
University Publishing Corporation, Bloomington, IN
Production Manager, Apr 1998- Aug 2000
• Managed printing quality of newsletters, brochures, directories
• Prepared layouts, paste-up, and pre-press for all publications
• Performed press maintenance and repairs
• Maintained strict daily deadlines of dated materials
Managerial Experience
Olive Tree Café/ Comedy Cellar, New York, NY
Senior Manager, Mar 2003- May 2008
• Simultaneously managed daily operations for
80-seat restaurant and 140-seat comedy club
• Coordinated 50 employees and celebrity talent including:
Chris Rock, Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, and Dave Chappelle
• Improved quality of service, food, entertainment
• Provided exceptional customer service, and resolved issues
with guests resulting in 50% increase of return customers
• Complied with health and fire codes reducing fines by 90%
• Reduced inventory waste by 20%
Bar None NYC, New York, NY
Manager, Dec 2000- Mar 2003
• Increased weekly earnings by 400% resulting in
companies first million dollar profit
• Reduced inventory by 25% by eliminating similar products
• Improved atmosphere and quality of product resulting
in increased repeat business
Education
The Art Institute of New York City, New York, NY
AOS, Graphic Design, June 2010, GPA 4.0
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Major: Studio Arts
Software Skills
Proficient in MAC & PC
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark Express, Canva,
After Effects, Premier Pro, Flash, Dreamweaver, Manga Studio,
MS Office suite, Slack, Zoom, Asana, Workamajig
Additional Skills
• Solid technical drawing and sketching abilities
• Exceptional visual story telling skills including storyboards
• Strong illustration background
Interests
Drawing, Comic Books, Animation, Film making, Speed Painting
