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Graphic Design, Web Design, Illustration, Animation,
Interactive Media Design and Digital Photography

860. 487. 0196

300 Spring Hill Road
Storrs, CT 06268

Education
Rhode Island School of Design, course work in Graphic Design

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
Master's Degree, MS in Art Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
Bachelor's Degree, BFA in Fine Art major Oil painting, minor in Graphic Design, course work in Illustration and Web Design.

Skills Summary
Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, PageMaker, Dreamweaver, HTML, Go-Live, Flash, After Effects, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft software Word, Powerpoint, Visio, MAC and PC platforms, MAC preferred.

Extensive training in traditional Fine Art, trained in drawing, painting and photography. A creative and conceptual thinker with the ability to turn ideas into reality.

Highly organized professional able to meet deadlines, productively.

Innovative professional with a passion for typography and color.

Extensive communication skills, both verbal and written, with excellent client rapport.

Connecticut Professional teachers Certification in Fine Art, Pre-K through 12th grade

Work Experience
1/2002- Present
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT. Adjunct Professor in the Visual Arts Department. Instruction in Computer Graphics: Introduction and Advanced, Web Design. Software taught include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Quark Express, Acrobat, Dreamweaver in upgraded OS 10.2 MAC lab.

6/2001 - Present
Spring Hill Studio, Storrs, CT. professional independent contractor in Graphic Design for Web and Print media. Conception and design of newsletters, web sites, business cards, powerpoint presentations, brochures, and illustrations for private clients as freelance designer. Collaboration with other professionals on a project to project basis.

2/2001 - 6/2001
Sunrise Marketing, Hartford, CT. Graphic Designer. Mac-based production of postcards, newsletters, illustrations for the national horticultural industry, using Quark Express, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Created web graphics, maps and uploaded content, using Dreamweaver, Fetch and Go-Live. Worked with clients and color corrected slides for press runs.

10/2000 - 1/2001
Visual-Think, Glastonbury, CT. Art Director. Created visual identity for new IT company. Setup new G4s and ordered hardware and software. Art directed Flash demo and web sites for their clients.

2/2000 - 5/2000
UConn Design Center, Storrs, CT. Graphic Designer. Designed logos for Asian American Studies Institute. Created in a team environment, an interactive presentation for client's thesis. Developed interactive poster for Pablo Ferro, and poster for Office of Multicultural Affairs. This special course was offered to selected top design students to gain real world experience.

11/1998 - 5/2000
Web Development, MAC Lab University of Connecticut. Web Designer. Designed web sites for University faculty using Dreamweaver, Photoshop, BB-edit and Acrobat Reader, Writer, Distiller and Exchange.

9/1993 - 9/1998
Windham Regional Vocational Technical School, Willimantic, CT. High School Art teacher. Integrated Fine Art into Architectural Drafting, Culinary Arts and Machine Drafting. Taught digital design and produced design and layout of annual yearbook.

9/1992 - 5/1993
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT. Adjunct Professor, Visual Arts Department. Instructed Nature Drawing, and Printmaking courses.

References
Reference Type: Professional
Ann Blanchard, Sunrise Marketing, Head Designer
Phone Number: 860. 233.2753
E-mail Address: ann@sunrisemarketing.com

Reference Type: Professional
Frank Armstrong, Graphic Designer
Phone Number: 530. 898.4050
E-mail Address: farmstrong@csuchico.edu

Reference Type: Professional
Fe Delos-Santos, University of Connecticut, Asian American Studies Institute,
Program Specialist
Phone Number: 860.486.5083
E-mail Address: asiadmin02uconnvm.uconn.edu

Awards
2002 "Love Your Body" Poster Contest, Honorable Mention
1999 Scholarship Award in Graphic Design.
1990 National Award for Instructional Innovation.
1989 Two Celebration of Excellence, CT Teaching Awards.

Freelance Clients
The Paloma Group
On Target Marketing and Communications
Keiler and Company
Cummings and Good
University of Connecticut
Willimantic Food Coop
Oak Grove Montessori School
Town of Mansfield
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
Private individuals

Professional Membership
Connecticut Art Director's Club (CADC)

Desired Work Location
Northeastern Connecticut and
able to transcend geographical boundaries through on-line freelance work.

Perfect Job Description
To be an integral part of a creative team, where members of the team co-create excellence in new media and print. A healthy, challenging environment, creating aesthetic work on interesting and varied design projects. To work with other design professionals who are passionate and knowledgeable about graphic design and typography. A learning organization in which lifelong learning is encouraged and supported.

Date of Availability
Two weeks, depending on commitment

Ideal Company Description
A company or design studio, that rewards innovation and creativity, with an eye on global responsibility and personal investment in their employees. An environment that fosters long term commitment and true collaboration from their employees. Employers that understand that the people they hire, are the company.

On-line Portfolio
http://www.springhillstudio.com

Print Portfolio in Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics
available upon request.

URL's
http://asianamerican.uconn.edu/
www.mansfieldct.org/schools/MMS/compost/index.htm
www.universalthirdorder.org

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