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Fill OBJECTIVE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To secure an Art Director or “hands-on” Assistant Creative Director position with a formidable, reputable, and creative company that will allow me to develop my professional and creative capabilities, as well as help develop the company’s digital realm, clients, and process.


EXPERIENCE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

UNIT 7, LLC • New York, NY • August 2009 to February 2010 • Freelance Digital Art Director and Interactive Consultant
CLIENTS: Bristol-Myers Squibb (Plavix) • AstraZeneca • Pfizer

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Design and Art Direction for multiple interactive projects, including Websites, Microsites, and Banners
  • Conceptualized Creative Ideas while being involved in all phases of Design from concept through final production
  • HTML, DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript Development for various Web Initiatives
  • Created Userflows, Wireframes, and Information Architecture to define Website Structure and its User Experience
  • Lead, Designed, and Consulted Creative Work on pitches and participated in new business acquisition
  • Helped Create and Streamline a proper Digital Process, all while consistently advising on best practices
  • Helped start a company-wide Digital Education throughout the duration of the Creative Process

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTING • November 2006 to the Present • Designer, Art Director, Manager, Producer, and Developer
CLIENTS: Clairol Professional • Curvation Apparel • Discover Magazine • Zeitbyte Digital Media • Shirin NYC & Shirin Kids
Cinereach • Dinosaur Securities • Hudson River Museum • Puget Sound Energy

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Art Direction, Design, and Conceptualization for multiple client Websites, Email,s and Redesigns
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Development for various Web Initiatives
  • Design and Art Direction for Print Marketing Initiatives, Logography, and Large Installation Pieces
  • Created Userflows, Wireframes, and set the Information Architecture for various interactive clients

ABSTRACT EDGE WEB SOLUTIONS, LLC • New York, NY • August 2000 to November 2006 • Designer (00 – 03), Art Director (03 –- 06)
CLIENTS: Clairol Professional • Marriott New York • Octagon Sports Marketing • Atkins Nutritionals • Loews Hotels • Vera Wang

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Design and Art Direction on various Websites, Email Campaigns, Flash Animations/Interfaces, and Internal Advertising
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Development for various Web Initiatives
  • Delegated work accordingly to manage Client expectations, needs, and desires
  • Managed multiple projects and accounts in various client industries
  • Lead Creative Work on pitches that won top billing accounts
  • Researched and drafted documents outlining Website creation and the design process
  • Created Information Architecture, produced Websites, and assisted the technology team in backend programming duties

AWARDS & ACCOLADES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Named Best Creative Agency by Procter & Gamble for creative excellence in Clairol’s objectives (with Abstract Edge)
  • Named One of the Top 50 Interactive Agencies by B2B Magazine in 2003, 2004, and 2005 (with Abstract Edge)
  • Recipient of numerous HSMAI Adrian Awards for creative excellence of the New York Marriott Websites (with Abstract Edge)
  • Broadcast Design concept published in the book “Moving Type” by Matt Woolman and Jeff Bellantoni (Individual)

EDUCATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Parsons School of Design • New York • BFA: 2000 • Department of Communication Design • 3.66 GPA: Graduated Cum Laude


PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Acrobat • After Effects • Quark • Dreamweaver • Fireworks • Flash • Word • Excel • Visio
PowerPoint • Omnigraffle • HTML • DHTML • JavaScript • CSS • Knowledge and expertise on both Windows and Mac platforms


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