Experience

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  Johns Hopkins University Press

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Sr. Graphic Designer

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    manage the design and production of graphic art and visual materials, for print and digital media, from conception to production • raise awareness of Hopkins Press’ • design and edit the annual Journals catalogue including art graphics and layout • conception and design of major new projects • manage multiple projects concurrently • oversee key project components including schedules, budgets, vendor bids, IT resources, stakeholder status reports, and evaluations • responsible for providing design expertise and support to several large and complex design projects • research and investigate project specifications • consults with clients, stakeholders, and staff • advise clients on overall architecture and design of projects to best meet their needs • create sketches, storyboards and roughs to assist with the visualization of the completed project • present completed ideas to clients/team members • track client, stakeholder, and staff feedback and approvals • execute modifications according to client needs • lead the creation and execution of design solutions including imagery, illustration, charts, infographics, email templates, display materials and multimedia elements used for marketing, advertising, sales, exhibits and other forms of communications • produce web pages, client websites, and other digital assets • write and edit basic copy and headlines, as appropriate • oversee the work of our vendor partners• oversees duties of student assistance when appropriate • provide content management, technical and training across multiple sites including the JHU Press website and all JHU Press client-hosted unique websites • maintain and archive design files and graphic standards guides •address technical/file trouble-shooting and design issues or considerations keeping up to date on new innovation • ensure compliance standards for accessible design

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  Interactive42

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Creative Director

    • Jun 1998 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    branding • web design and maintenance • social media • educational game design • catalogs • brochures • displays • data visualizations • posters • invitations, programs • flyers • stationery • charts • graphs • exhibits • promotions • signageClient listUhuru Travel • Hamptons by the Water • Todd Oppenheim • ESD Associates • Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University • Harford Community College • Urban Design • Roland Park Pool • Country Mtn. Corp • Jones VanValen Importers & Exporters • Pospisil Real Estate • Disability Benefits Inc.

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  Towson University

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Sep 2014 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Digital Concepts Design: Graphic Fundamental concepts from typeand image integration, creative and innovative concept development,InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.Design 1: Fundamentals of visual conceptualization, type and imageintegration, creative and innovative concept development.

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  University of Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2013 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Graphics for Game Design: Basic character development andillustration techniques.Internet–Mastering the Basics: Building websites from the groundup with HTML5 and CSS.Computer Graphics–Publishing: Page layout/design, layoutand presentation software for print publication and screenpresentation and CMS, Word Press.

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  Waldorf School of Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Designer and Communication Coordinator

    • Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    create content for our digital media including our website, a weekly news letter, campaigns, facebook, instagram, a blog, web advertising • design print materials, flyers, invitations, brochures programs, advertisements • photography • develop and produce video used for promotion and marketing • public safety campaign• annual report

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  First English Lutheran Preschool

  • Baltimore

  • Art Teacher

    • Sep 2008 - Jun 2019
    • Baltimore

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  The Truth About Nursing

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Senior Designer

    • Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Website redesign including content management system, development of new launches and outreach in both web and print.

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  Rodale Inc.

  • Emmaus, PA

  • Graphic Designer

    • Oct 1994 - Jul 1998
    • Emmaus, PA

    Designed and managed book projects from start to completion. This included working with the editor to create the vision for the book, designing the book, reviewing artists’ portfolios for the selection process, negotiating agreements based on budget requirements, tracking the project and hundreds of pieces of art, selecting photos, and setting up and art directing photo shoots. Acted as on-press representative for four-color books. Tracked expenses to ensure that budgets were met.Trained and mentored other employees in computer design and production procedures.

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  Carol Publishing Group

  • New York, NY

  • Designer

    • Sep 1989 - Oct 1994
    • New York, NY

    Art directed projects including book covers and interiors, promotional material, catalogs, brochures, T-shirts, logos, advertising, and direct marketing ads. Managed other employees and freelancers on catalog and book projects. Responsible for the printing of two and four-color books as well as catalogs and posters.