Experience

NewCity - An Interactive Design Agency
• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Web Developer

  • Jan 2016 - Present


Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Web Developer / Designer

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

  As web developer & designer, I was responsible for updating content and styling on the college's web site and implementing a new design to operate under the university's CMS (Content Management System) using CSS templates and other front-end development tools. As web developer & designer, I was responsible for updating content and styling on the college's web site and implementing a new design to operate under the university's CMS (Content Management System) using CSS templates and other front-end development tools.



Self Employed Graphic and Web Designer

• Graphic and Web Designer

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2013

  I spent a period of time working from home and offering my services as a freelance graphic designer. During this time, I used design and project management skills to provide print and web-ready artwork to clients. I spent a period of time working from home and offering my services as a freelance graphic designer. During this time, I used design and project management skills to provide print and web-ready artwork to clients.



Hermance Machine Company

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web and Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  During my tenure at Hermance Machine Company, I was responsible for all of their graphics needs. This included flyers, postcards, and other print advertisements, as well as banners, icons, and product photographs for the company web store. I also assisted with updating and maintaining content on the web site while contributing design feedback and support on a new e-commerce redesign. During my tenure at Hermance Machine Company, I was responsible for all of their graphics needs. This included flyers, postcards, and other print advertisements, as well as banners, icons, and product photographs for the company web store. I also assisted with updating and maintaining content on the web site while contributing design feedback and support on a new e-commerce redesign.



New Era Advertising

• India
• Consumer Services

• Graphic and Web Designer

  • Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

  New Era Advertising was a small startup in Williamsport, PA. I was the company's second hire and was responsible for all graphic and web design work. I created advertising and brand identity graphics for client businesses and for New Era's own promotional needs. My work included web sites, postcards, catalogs, pens, buttons, business cards, product labels, and a variety of other promotional materials. New Era Advertising was a small startup in Williamsport, PA. I was the company's second hire and was responsible for all graphic and web design work. I created advertising and brand identity graphics for client businesses and for New Era's own promotional needs. My work included web sites, postcards, catalogs, pens, buttons, business cards, product labels, and a variety of other promotional materials.



Sharpe Designs

• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer / Illustrator

  • Dec 2009 - Jan 2011

  Created graphic designs for use in screen-printed garments, especially t-shirts. These designs often included custom illustrations combined with text, clip-art, and other graphic elements. Created graphic designs for use in screen-printed garments, especially t-shirts. These designs often included custom illustrations combined with text, clip-art, and other graphic elements.



Animation Mentor

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maya Springboard Trainer

  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2010

  I taught new Animation Mentor students the fundamentals of Maya starting from the time I graduated from the school myself. My responsibilities included presenting live demonstrations twice a week, answering student questions in chat and by e-mail, and evaluating student assignments. I taught new Animation Mentor students the fundamentals of Maya starting from the time I graduated from the school myself. My responsibilities included presenting live demonstrations twice a week, answering student questions in chat and by e-mail, and evaluating student assignments.



Purdue University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Assisted Prof. Nicoletta Adamo-Villani with projects related to the role of 3D animation in education, particularly in the education of deaf students.Created 3D animated scenes and actions using keyframed, motion-captured, and hybrid animation.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - May 2008

  I was a graduate teaching assistant for two courses in Purdue University's Department of Computer Graphics Technology: CGT 341 (Motion for Computer Animation) and CGT 164 (Graphics for Civil Engineering and Construction).In CGT 341, I taught character animation and rigging to students using Maya.In CGT 164, I taught basic drafting skills using AutoCAD.My responsibilities included:- Teaching and monitoring lab sessions- Preparing and delivering lectures to Computer Animation students- Grading assignments with both objective and subjective criteria- Assisting and encouraging students during class sessions and regular office hours- Advising professors and participating in planning of course curricula and assignments



Custom Forms, Inc.

• Printing Services

• Graphic Design Specialist

  • May 2004 - Oct 2006

  As a Graphic Design specialist at a print shop, I was responsible for most of the company's graphics needs. My responsibilities included designing original artwork, modifying and optimizing client artwork for print, prepress layout for documents and other printed materials, and designing and maintaining the Custom Forms web site. Other responsibilities included implementing a reliable networked storage and backup system, writing simple computer scripts to automate common tasks, and operating and cleaning the company's film developing instrument.

• Web Graphics Technician

  • 2000 - 2003

  As the Web Graphics Technician for Purdue University's Engineering Computer Network, I created web pages and microsites for organizations affiliated with Purdue Engineering. I also edited photos and created original icons, banners, and assorted web graphics for the Engineering Computer Network's own web site. The Engineering Computer Network has since merged with Purdue's primary computer network, and no longer exists as a distinct entity. As the Web Graphics Technician for Purdue University's Engineering Computer Network, I created web pages and microsites for organizations affiliated with Purdue Engineering. I also edited photos and created original icons, banners, and assorted web graphics for the Engineering Computer Network's own web site. The Engineering Computer Network has since merged with Purdue's primary computer network, and no longer exists as a distinct entity.