Biography
For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed drawing. I can vividly recall sitting on my dining room table at the age of 5, drawing every Smurf character imaginable. When I was 8, I was commissioned by my 4th grade class to draw them all Ninja Turtles (Ah, the magic of tracing paper). Drawing and designing has always been a major part of my life. I have extensive layout and design experience and enjoy working on precise, detailed projects from inception to completion. I am highly organized and adept at meeting deadlines that are so common in this industry. I am passionate about quality design and pride myself on always trying to better myself with my love for all things design.
I am currently seeking full-time employment with an agency or studio that is creatively challenging and can bring a long committed relationship.
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook
Work Experience
Dina & Mandell's Wedding
Web Designer/Developer
September 2010 - Present
Client wanted a website that mirrored their custom wedding invitations.
- http://dinaandmandell.us
- Designed layout/theme, crest/monogram & custom menu design
- jQuery slideshow, custom counter
- Wordpress theme/implementation
SPX Graphics Group
Senior Web Developer
August 2009 - November 2009
Worked directly with Creative Director in creating and implementing web projects. Created initial design and coded website using CSS/HTML standards. Resolved browser specific compatibility issues.
AutoOne Insurance Company
Underwriter / Quality Assurance
December 2002 - May 2009
Underwriting of insurance applications, re-rating and canceling through rate pursuit. Processed endorsements requests, screened new business application, supporting documents and underwriting reports.
Business Analyst
May 2004 - December 2004
Responsible for the accuracy and compliance of filed and approved insurance rate plans thru construction of Point of Sale website. Acted as the liaison between the Project Manager and Information Technology department. Helped to create, define and document requirements and functionality specifications prior to the release of the website.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Records Clerk
April 2001 - July 2002
Processed attorney material on a daily basis. Dealt directly with attorneys in areas of law including Corporate/Finance, Workout/Bankruptcy, Real Estate & Litigation. Ensured necessary documents are included in all casework, and filed in a timely manner.
Education
Briarcliffe College
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design - 3.79 GPA
July 2004 - May 2009
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat
Coding / Programming
XHTML, CSS, JQuery, PHP
Technical Skills
Wordpress Theme/Implementation, Fine Art, Windows 95-XP+, Mac OSX 10.3+
Awards & Achievements
1st Place Winner
Auto One Insurance Picnic T-shirt Design Contest - 2004 & 2005
Briarcliffe College President's List
Fall 2006, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
Briarcliffe College Dean's List
Spring 2005, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
