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Education:
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Web Design Diploma
Duquesne University
MS Mutimedia Technology
The University of the Arts of Philadelphia
BFA Painting & Drawing / Minor Multimedia
Employment:
Pittsburgh Gallery Guide (PGG)
Art Director/ Founder
Conceived, developed, designed, and marketed the PGG online and in print. Continued networking with local galleries, restaurants, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the Sprout Fund. Currently creating a budget and template for the third issue, PGG 2010 edition. Doing market research on printers and distributors. Forming new contacts and imaging cooperative marketing strategies with local businesses to expand on the depth of the PGG.
H Financial Management
Director of Client Relations
Develop and maintain the company’s website, advertising, marketing, multimedia presentations and collateral materials for the firm. Coordinate investment compliance and regulatory matters according to SEC(Securities & Exchange Commission). Act as liason for all staff to create a cohesive and strong team dynamic. Create positive experiences for diverse, high net worth clients of the firm through daily communication and attending to the clients’ needs. Implement all computer software and equipment solutions for presentations.
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online
Instructor For Basic Web Animation & Basic Web Scripting
Facilitate online classes and mentor students. Develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus, both students and staff. Model effective time management and meet multiple deadlines. Following initial training, entrusted with self-management of courses. Submit accurate reports in a timely fashion. Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills.
Thank You Felix Productions
Art Director
Created and implemented website and print design for theatrical productions. Communicated with the design team to collaborate on effective representations of the shows through posters, postcards and programs. Organized photography shoots for press releases and use in advertisements. When appropriate, discovered ways to incorporate multimedia presentations into the performance of the shows.
Skills
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Dreamweaver
- Flash
- Final Cut Pro
- XHTML
- CSS
- PHP
- MYSQL
- Actionscript (2 & 3)
- Javascript
- Jquery
- Wordpress
Accomplishments
2009
Best In Show: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Portfolio Day Seminar.
2007
Recipient of the Seed Award from The Sprout Fund: Art-iculate Pittsburgh Creative Network Grant
2005-2006
Board Member of 16:62 Design Zone: Part of the Lawrenceville Corporation Initiative in Pittsburgh, PA
2003
Guitar Mania Artist - Finalist: in partnership with United Way and
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland OH
2001
Most Outstanding Artist In Progress Award: Received from the University of The Arts of Philadelphia