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Education
B.S. in Communications/Media. Concentration in Graphic Design with studies in Fine Art. Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA. Date of graduation: May 2003.
Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer, 2003-present.
Works with numerous small business owners and artisans to conceive original designs for marketing and promotional materials such as logos, business cards, business stationery, postcards, mailings, and newsletters.
Adjunct Faculty, 9/2008 – present. Westfield State University, Westfield, MA
Teaches several Undergraduate level classes in various computer graphics programs, including the Adobe Creative Suite and Quark XPress.
Communications Chairperson, 9/2009 – 6/2011. Women’s Business Owners Alliance of the Pioneer Valley, Inc.
Responsible for maintaining all social media outreach, including online newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, and Meetup, as well as keeping the group’s website up to date.
Ad Designer, 8/2007 – 8/2008. Turley Publications, Palmer, MA
Designed advertising for local businesses to be published in several area newspapers.
Graphic Design Intern, 2/2003 – 5/2003. First Light Marketing, Communications and Design, Feeding Hills, MA
Worked closely with art directors and account executives as a full-time graphic designer. Created a wide variety of print projects including brochure layout and cover design, poster design, direct mail, sell sheets, magazine ads, logo design, playbill covers, and letterhead. Created multimedia projects including Flash animations, and Powerpoint presentations.
Computer Skills
Experienced in the use of both Macintosh and PC platforms for design purposes. Proficient in the use of computer software programs including Quark XPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Word.
Distinctions
Featured Article, The Reminder, Young Entrepreneurs Series, November 2010.
Women Business Owners Alliance of the Pioneer Valley Outstanding New Member, 2008.
Shows and Exhibitions
Inward and Upward, A Study on Memory and Growth – December 2010. Eastworks Gallery, Easthampton, MA.
Inward and Upward, A Study on Memory and Growth – January 2011 – February 2011. Dane Gallery, Indian Orchard Mills, Springfield, MA.