Graduated Montserrat College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. During my junior year at Montserrat I was accepted into the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) program. This enabled me to study abroad for a semester and I attended the Pacific Northwest College of Art, where I continued my studies in graphic design. When I returned to Montserrat, an internship became available at Laughlin Winkler, a design studio in Boston's South End. While continuing my academic studies and interning at the design studio, I also began freelancing as an assistant teacher at Boston's "Interactive Factory." Shortly after graduating, I was hired to work at WGBH Interactive ,where I have been for over six years. I continue to freelance as an opportunity to take on new design challenges and to push myself and my talents.
Employment
Senior Visual Designer (Contract)
Staples, Framingham, MA.
May 2010 - Current
Currently working with a team to re-design a high-profile on-line storefront for corporate clients.
Visual Designer (Contract)
Energy Services Group, Rockland, MA.
November 2009 - Current
Established visual identity and user interface for a variety of portals used by subscribers to access energy consumption data. Also re-designed the look of proposals and PowerPoint presentations company wide.
Senior Visual Designer (Contract)
Staples, Framingham, MA.
November 2008 - January 2009
Created visual identity of Staples/Corporate Express Intranet. Designed the site with a flexible grid to accommodate future content including blogs, message boards, and video. Worked closely with the Vice President of Marketing and other members of creative team.
Visual Designer
Invesra.com, Boston, MA.
March 2008 - July 2008
Created and managed corporate brand identity for start-up company. Designed and executed print and web collateral as well as designed layout and user interface for corporate web site and web based financial management application.
Web Designer
WGBH Interactive, Boston, MA.
May 2000 - March 2008
Created storyboards and wireframes for initial phase of a multitude of public television projects including Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman and Arthur. Developed concept look and feel, visual identity, and user experience for inaugural projects such as Antiques Roadshow FYI. Retained pre-established identity for legacy projects, adding or updating new content areas as needed. Drafted detailed technical specifications of a project for Web Developer. Managed comprehensive design archives upon projects completion. Acted as AEEF/CWA union shop steward for Interactive department. Responsible for resolving conflicts between union personnel and management.
Production Designer (Freelance)
Mike Ciolino Design, Newtonville, MA.
April 2000 - May 2000
Responsible for asset management and workflow. Created initial conceptual sketches for various marketing and design materials. Designed original and revised previous advertisements. Clients included Legal Sea Foods, Anthony's Pier 4, and local radio stations.
Teachers Assistant (Freelance)
Interactive Factory, Boston, MA.
May 1998 - May 2000
Teacher's assistant during training workshops for HTML and Director.
Design Intern
Laughlin/Winkler, Boston, MA.
June 1998 - August 1998
Created identity package for a Vermont based business. Began design of intern provider's own promotional materials.
Massachusetts College of Art Pacific Northwest College of Art (P.N.C.A.) Montserrat College of ArtEducation
Boston, MA
January 2001 - May 2001
Continuing education focusing on creative typography.
Portland, OR
August 1997 -December 1997
Visiting student for one semester while remaining enrolled at Montserrat. Continued studies in Graphic Design.
Beverly, MA
August 1995 - June 1999
Graduated. BFA in graphic design.
