Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer (2006 - present)
Art direction, print design, photography, social media image design and production work for clients including: Weber Shandwick (Merck Serono, Novartis, Celgene, Cardinal Health), Edelman Public Relations (AstraZeneca, Global Dialogue for Effective Stop Smoking Campaigns), ASP.MD as well as various small businesses
Studio Production Designer • BJ's Wholesale Club (April 2007 - July 2009)
Received rough layout files from Art Directors and performed all necessary production work to prepare the files for print. Responsible for creating weekly in-store coupon handouts for all store locations with correct bar codes. Photographed product samples to be used in various print materials. Retouched and color-corrected in-house and vendor-provided images for use within print materials using Photoshop. Performed final preflight, image compression, file correction and optimization of all print work upon completion. Supported design staff during busy periods by taking on projects from conception.
Interim Studio Production Manager • BJ's Wholesale Club (December 2007 - March 2008)
Managed workflow and supervised team of Studio Production Designers during an unexpected medical leave. Reviewed all work done by Studio team before being sent back to Traffic Department. Worked closely with offsite print vendor to color-correct all print materials, including magazines and catalogs.
Portrait Photographer • (2008 - present)
Freelance Graphic Designer (2006 - present)
Art direction, print design, photography, social media image design and production work for clients including: Weber Shandwick (Merck Serono, Novartis, Celgene, Cardinal Health), Edelman Public Relations (AstraZeneca, Global Dialogue for Effective Stop Smoking Campaigns), ASP.MD as well as various small businesses
Studio Production Designer • BJ's Wholesale Club (April 2007 - July 2009)
Received rough layout files from Art Directors and performed all necessary production work to prepare the files for print. Responsible for creating weekly in-store coupon handouts for all store locations with correct bar codes. Photographed product samples to be used in various print materials. Retouched and color-corrected in-house and vendor-provided images for use within print materials using Photoshop. Performed final preflight, image compression, file correction and optimization of all print work upon completion. Supported design staff during busy periods by taking on projects from conception.
Interim Studio Production Manager • BJ's Wholesale Club (December 2007 - March 2008)
Managed workflow and supervised team of Studio Production Designers during an unexpected medical leave. Reviewed all work done by Studio team before being sent back to Traffic Department. Worked closely with offsite print vendor to color-correct all print materials, including magazines and catalogs.
Portrait Photographer • (2008 - present)
Education
M.S. in Advertising • May 2006
Boston University College of Communication
B.S. in Marketing • May 2002
Suffolk University
Certificate in Photography • May 2006
New England School of Photography
M.S. in Advertising • May 2006
Boston University College of Communication
B.S. in Marketing • May 2002
Suffolk University
Certificate in Photography • May 2006
New England School of Photography