Experience

Nazareth College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Visiting Assistant Professor

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Courses Taught: Typography I, Typography II> Designed and constructed each course and project to focus on achieving the learning objectives, course goals, and necessary professional skills outlined by the College> Emphasis placed on research and comprehension of the history, terminology and anatomy of type> Coursework stressed both individual and team exploration of typographic form and aesthetics> Projects and exercises were varied to encourage a broad range of creative and production approaches> Focus placed on essential career skills such as time-management, presentation and defense of work> Remote teaching using the online education tools Moodle, Zoom, and YouTube



French Press

• Creative Lead

  • Jun 2006 - Present

  > Accomplished in creative ideation, design, production and management of print and digital collateral > Extremely diverse skill set ranging from print design, digital design, letterpress, silk screen, intaglio, illustration (digital and ink), and collage > Strong drive, persistence and determination from running my own studio > Trusted working relationships established with clients and vendors > Well-versed in time managment, budgeting, prioritizing, and verbal communication > Client list: Town of Pittsford, Mary Cariola Center, University of Buffalo, Crowley Webb & Associates, Seneca Niagara Casino, Buffalo Arts Studio, Junior League, hundreds of individual stationery clients



Monroe Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Courses Taught: Typography, Graphic Design 1, Intro. to Graphic Design, Vector Drawing, and Raster Graphics > Designed and constructed courses to best prepare students for the next step in their academic career > Coursework stressed understanding and proper use of Design principles, extensive sketch work, and concept development through research and thinking (logic) > Structured course to include career skills such as preparedness, time-management, presentation > Remote teaching included extensive use of Blackboard, Circle-In, Zoom, and YouTube



Buffalo State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Courses Taught: Visual Communications I & II, History of Graphic Design, 2-D Design, and Computer Graphics > Designed courses based on learning objectives of the College, course goals, and professional skills > Developed student’s process through clearly structuring and communicating steps and expectations > Encouraged experimentation and self-assessment to broaden their visual vocabulary & comprehension > Sat on the Art & Design Department Portfolio Review Committee > Established strong working relationships with faculty and staff



Righteous Babe Records

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • Jun 2005 - Jul 2006

  Responsible for creating and/or overseeing design of all collateral, including but not limited to: print advertising, album packaging, postcards, posters, flats, on-screen graphics, forms, and apparel. Coordinated vendors. Managed projects from inception to delivery. Worked with Merchandise specialists to develop new line of clothing, posters, and other related products. Outlined strategy and began to implement company graphic standards which included all print and web collateral. Restructured filing and management system for all graphics, photographs and artwork.