Education |
BA, Humanities: English, Studio Art minor, magna cum laude and University Honors
• 2003 Hinckley Scholar
• Recipient, 2003 European Art Study Abroad Scholarship
• Recipient, 2002-2003 Karl G. Maeser Scholarship
• 2000-2002 Full University Scholarship
• Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society |
Painting, intaglio and lithography student
• Exhibited Artist, 2003 Florence Art Show |
Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Advanced Photoshop student
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Experience |
1998 - Present
• Writer and Illustrator of Gulliver Snip, Henry Holt & Co. (publication, 2008)
• Fashion illustrator, Eliza Magazine, 2007 - 2009
• Identity, products and packaging designer for a variety of clients, including: |
J.C. Penney
American Girl Magazine
Billman's
YogaMeDo
Flipside Signature
The Annie Foundation
Better Science Consulting
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Jennifer Sutton Photography
Onesource Healthcare
Mighty Politey Baby Apparel
Girlie Designs Women's Apparel
Linxik Technology Consulting
Turtleridge Homesales
Nebeker Window Resource and Design
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Senior Web Designer 2007 - 2009
• Redesigned the online presence of Northwestern University, including all top-level pages and the News Center
• Redesigned Northwestern's campus-wide online calendaring system
• Created new websites and digital promotional materials for University clients/departments
• Trained campus personnel to update and manage their sites with a content management system
• Designed user interface features for directories, calendars and online forms
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Graphic Designer, Product Specialist 2005 - 2006
• Redesigned website to increase efficiency and increase customer purchases
• Designed over 500 jewelry products for domestic and international jewelry clients
• Updated company image/packaging to introduce a line of fine jewelry
• Directed email and print marketing campaigns
• Designed 2006 Oscars bracelets presented to celebrities
• Assisted marketing team with tradeshow booth design and layout |
Art Director 2004 - 2011
• Created websites for non-profit violin, viola, cello and string bass distance learning program
• Designed and coded a DVD instruction string music course
• Digitally created hundreds of music charts and learning tools for online students |
2003 - Present Created business and educational websites, including:
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Northwestern University Website
NewsCenter Website
PlanIt Purple Calendaring Site
Deverich & Gillman LLP
Gulliver Snip Promotional Site
Segal Design Institute
Program of African Studies
Kellogg Joint Ventures
Presiden Bienen Retirement Site
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Violin Online Website
Viola Online Website
Cello Online Website
String Bass Online Website
Linxik Technology Consulting
Pugster Business Website
Sisteroo Blog
Searle Center for Teaching Excellence
Northwestern University Services
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Chief Graphic Designer 2002 - 2004
• Supervised all pre-press production; created magazine layout and illustrations
• Hired and directed illustration staff |
Marketing Designer, Layout Artist Summer 2003
• Created brochures, advertisements and other commercial products
• Designed custom stationery and promotional gifts for realtors
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Skills |
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS, and QuarkXPress
• Experience with Flash, Javascript, InDesign and Microsoft Power Point
• Proficient in oil, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, charcoal, graphite, intaglio, lithography, ink, and collage |