Summary:
Creative, organized, efficient art director/consultant with over 20 years in the publishing, advertising, communications and graphic design industry, able to deliver unique solutions to client needs, resulting in company profit and customer satisfaction.

• Macintosh experience in all major publishing software. Proficient in Dreamweaver, Magento platform (CMS), Microsoft Office.

• Experienced director of photo shoots, including live talent, still product shots and room scenes. Digital photography skills for product shots.

• Copywriting for consumer ads and press releases.

• Expertise in pre-press and traditional skills.

Education:
School of Visual Arts, New York, New York
B.F.A. Graphic Design

Rockland Community College, Monsey, New York
A.A.S. Advertising-Graphic Arts & Advertising Technology
Member: Phi Sigma Omicron; Dean’s Honor List, Four semesters

Awards & Publications:
• 2009 Trails and Waves, Appalachian Mountain Club, New York – North Jersey Chapter newsletter; “A Good Hike for a Good Cause”, article by Gail Kearney.

• 2008 Sierra magazine; displayed photo “Hiking in the Dolomites”.

• 2007 amcoutdoors magazine, published photo “White Mountains of NH”.

• 2007 PARADE Publications; photo titled “What’s Up Dock” featured in online gallery.

• 2006 NY Daily News; “Door Store’s Scarsdale Location Takes Off!” article by Gail Kearney.

• 2004 American Graphic Design Award; for excellence in communication and graphic design by Graphic Design usa. Gallery Opening Announcement and show brochure; One Flight Up Design.

• 1999 ASPCA Animal Watch magazine, essay by Gail Kearney.

• 1997 Association of Graphic Communications; Awarded Certificate of Achievement for CNBC Affiliate Marketing Kit; CNBC