Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of graphic design processes, web site development and marketing. Strong design background with over 14 years of professional experience in all forms of media including digital, print and web. Skilled at leaning new concepts quickly and efficiently, working under pressure and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. Extensive knowledge of computer operating systems including Windows and Macintosh systems along with most graphic design and digital publishing packages.

JAJDesign.net, Syracuse, New York (2000-Present)
Graphic Design / Web Site Development
Freelance graphic design for all forms of media, digital and print, including product packaging, marketing for print and web, and corporate images/branding. Responsibilities also include the creation and maintainence of multiple web sites.

Finger Lakes Press, Inc., Auburn, New York (2007-2008)
Pre Press Technician
Checked all customer supplied digital files, making necessary adjustments and prepared them for digital presses or ripped them for offset plate-making. Also responsible for the creation of die lines for custom die-cutting and helping with the development and processing of printing plates for offset presses.

Auburn Document Centre, Auburn, New York (2002-2005)
Graphic Designer / Web Site Development
Responsibilities included producing graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements and packaging through a variety of media outlets such as magazines, newspapers, web sites and CD-ROMs. Also worked with clients to create corporate images/branding, web sites, brochures, posters, business cards, advertisements, logos, postcards, banners, compact disc packaging and all other forms of digital and print media.

Com-Site Web Service, Auburn, New York (1996-2000)
Co-Owner / Web Site Development
Worked directly with over 80 clients and their web presences. Performed all day to day operations including web site design and maintenance for all clients, billing, customer service, support and server side maintenance and configuration. Responsibilities also included graphic and logo design/editing and audio editing for use on the internet.

Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, New York (2007)
A.A.S. Art / Graphic Design
3.9 GPA

Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator; Macromedia Flash, Freehand; Corel Paint Shop Pro, Animation Shop. Desktop Publishing: Adobe InDesign, PageMaker, Acrobat; Quark QuarkXPress; Microsoft Publisher, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Printing: Rampage; Creo Preps. HTML: Macromedia Dreamweaver, HomeSite, Flash, Director; Adobe GoLive.

Professional references available upon request.