Early in my career I made the transition from a classically trained painter and illustrator to digital designer, worked in electronic pre-press, website design, 2D and 3D animation and broadcast video. My certifications include a B.A. in Studio Art, an M.A. in Visual Information Technologies (George Mason University), Certified Technical Trainer (Chauncey Group) and Adobe Certified Expert. I have written and taught digital design courses at Georgetown University, and lectured at the Corcoran School of Art. I believe my diverse skills and experience will be a great asset to you and your clients. I have over 25 years experience in digital design that encompasses web, print and video production, as well as a 30 year career in traditional fine art.
Specialties: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects; Logo design, Illustration, Layout for print/web/mobile
Professional Experience
8/2001 - Present, One Tree Digital Imaging, Manassas, VA
Freelance Designer, Owner
Freelance graphics including logo design & branding development, animation & motion graphics, print & online publication, magazine & book layout, illustration, environmental design, infographics, proposal graphics, presentations and large format prints.
Freelance graphics including logo design & branding development, animation & motion graphics, print & online publication, magazine & book layout, illustration, environmental design, infographics, proposal graphics, presentations and large format prints.
3/2009 - 4/2014, International Monetary Fund, Washington, D.C.
Senior Multimedia Designer
Projects include departmental and Fund wide branding; indoor & outdoor event branding; international publications in multiple languages designed for web, print, & mobile; video graphics and animation, design of Fund-wide digital signage system.
Senior Multimedia Designer
Projects include departmental and Fund wide branding; indoor & outdoor event branding; international publications in multiple languages designed for web, print, & mobile; video graphics and animation, design of Fund-wide digital signage system.
6/2008 - 3/2009, Porter Novelli, Washington, D.C.
Senior Studio Designer
Worked on numerous national branding and promotional projects and PSAs. Contributions include photo retouching, layout and design of ads, online banners, packaging, outdoor installations and presentations.
Senior Studio Designer
Worked on numerous national branding and promotional projects and PSAs. Contributions include photo retouching, layout and design of ads, online banners, packaging, outdoor installations and presentations.
2000 - 2001, Ardent Communications, Rosslyn, VA
Senior Graphic Designer
Designed and helped implement two full redesigns of the corporate website, as well as extensive animation in Flash for interfaces, intros, banners and demos, with a focus on the broadband user.
Senior Graphic Designer
Designed and helped implement two full redesigns of the corporate website, as well as extensive animation in Flash for interfaces, intros, banners and demos, with a focus on the broadband user.
1999 - 2000, KeyBridge.Net, Washington, DC
Art Director
Directed a team of full-time developers and interns in production of CD-ROMs, multimedia websites,
e-commerce, print materials, corporate identity and e-learning initiatives as a part of Georgetown University’s Communication, Culture & Technology program.
Art Director
Directed a team of full-time developers and interns in production of CD-ROMs, multimedia websites,
e-commerce, print materials, corporate identity and e-learning initiatives as a part of Georgetown University’s Communication, Culture & Technology program.
1996 - 1999, Fast Cuts Inc., Washington, DC
Senior 2D Paint Artist/2D Paint Manager
Directed a three person paint department that created a wide range of graphics and animations in deadlines that varied from minutes to months. Supported 3D and Edit departments with backgrounds and textures, as well as modeling, animation, lighting and compositing with Softimage|3D, Flint and Effect.
Senior 2D Paint Artist/2D Paint Manager
Directed a three person paint department that created a wide range of graphics and animations in deadlines that varied from minutes to months. Supported 3D and Edit departments with backgrounds and textures, as well as modeling, animation, lighting and compositing with Softimage|3D, Flint and Effect.
Teaching Experience
1999 - 2000, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Adjunct Professor
Designed, developed and taught Visual Thinking, Digital Design and Multimedia Certificate courses as well as intensive software classes.
Adjunct Professor
Designed, developed and taught Visual Thinking, Digital Design and Multimedia Certificate courses as well as intensive software classes.
1999 - 2000, EEI Communications, Alexandria, VA
Technical Trainer
Taught Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks and other applications to a wide range of users including DOD and CIA. Chauncey Group Certified Technical Trainer.
Technical Trainer
Taught Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks and other applications to a wide range of users including DOD and CIA. Chauncey Group Certified Technical Trainer.
Skillset
Adobe Creative Suite CC (current version)
Acrobat
After Effects
Bridge
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
VideoScribe
Powerpoint
Keynote
Vyond
Acrobat
After Effects
Bridge
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
VideoScribe
Powerpoint
Keynote
Vyond
Education
1992 - 1994 M.A.
Visual Information Technologies program, Digital imaging & 3D animation core
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Visual Information Technologies program, Digital imaging & 3D animation core
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
1988 - 1992 B.A.
Studio Art
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Studio Art
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Acknowledgements
2014 Apex Award winner
2008 Addy Award winner
2008 Addy Award winner