Long Island University, C.W. Post campus; Brookville, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts & Design, Fine Arts minor; May 2007

Middlebury College, Russian Language School; Middlebury, VT
Russian Language and Cultural Studies
Summer 2004, 2005

CHANEL, Inc.
Web Production Artist, January 2008 - Present
Will elaborate eventually.

Loomings; College art & literary magazine
Editor-in-Chief and Art Director, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
Led staff of nine other students, organized and evaluated submissions, managed $15,000 budget, and interacted directly with publishing company to ensure successful creation and delivery of 2000 books. Designed and created templates used to build 48-page collection of student-submitted art and poetry.

Abstract Edge; Manhattan-based web design agency
Intern, June 2006 - September 2006
Redesigned and updated existing company promotional mailer. Attended all staff meetings and discussions relating to interactions with high-profile clients including Atkins, Clairol, and Wired Magazine. Researched and collected art for future assignments. Proofread copy. Reorganized office layout to improve productivity.

The Pioneer; College newspaper
Art Director, Spring 2004 - Spring 2006
Assessed weekly content and outlined publication length and layout. Created numerous cover illustrations and photography. Educated staff on basic principles of design and supervised layout staff. Redesigned templates in Fall 2005.

Freelance

Pedal Pushers Online; Online bicycling magazine
Designer, Spring 2007 - Present
Evaluate provided art for live event coverage, organize and retouch photographs and art for feature stories, maintain events and calendar page.

C.C. Creations, website
Spring 2007 - Fall 2007
Designed and created flash website for private business owner.

Walk to Action, website
April 2007
Delegated production tasks to two other students and worked directly with Art Director for Chain Ring Creative to design event website for non-profit advocacy group.

Work Experience

Writing Center, C.W. Post
Tutor, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
Assisted with brainstorming, outlining, prioritizing ideas, and research in a variety of disciplines.

Awards

• C.W. Post Woman of Achievement award, Spring 2007
• Most improved student-run organization (Loomings), Spring 2007
• Silver medalist, Best on Long Island (BOLI) student design competition, Spring 2006
• Dean’s List, Fall 2003- Spring 2007
• Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Fraternity, Spring 2004
  

Proficient in:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Quark Express
Microsoft Word

Working knowledge of:
HTML
Adobe Premiere
Final Cut Pro
Macromedia Flash
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of:
XML
CSS
Adobe AfterEffects
Alias Maya

Books, Stop-motion animation, Museums, Comedy, Languages, Photography, Watercolor