education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Carnegie Mellon University
May 2004
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Major: Communication Design
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skills
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Computer
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Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, HTML, CSS, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Office, Mac & PC Platforms |
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Photography
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35mm: Black & White, Color
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Languages
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English [mother tongue], French [proficient]
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design experience
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SimTrain, LLC
Freelance Designer
June 2004–Present
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Responsible for all design needs including posters, advertisements, brochures, direct mail, training manual, and website. Assisted with interior design of corporate office. |
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Kids II, Inc.
Marketing Communications Designer
January 2006–May 2007
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Assisted with graphic design and development of MarCom materials including presentations, sales boards, eBlasts, corporate eNewsletter, trade show collateral, and sales materials. Responsible for managing results of contract production employees. Helped coordinate the compilation of content from multiple in-house departments and helped with overall project management |
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Untitled (2004),
Carnegie Mellon Communication Designer
January–April 2004
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Designed the logo, shirt, and all print materials for Carnegie Mellon’s first Student and Alumni Art Sale. Worked with other committee members in dealing with the logistics and organization of the sale as a whole. |
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Restaurant Technology, Inc.
Freelance Designer
June 2000–Present
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Consulted with programmers about software interfaces. Updated and maintained company’s internal and external websites. Designed various trade show graphics. |
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Northpole.com, LLC
Freelance Designer
June 2000–Present
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Assisted with web design, content creation & HTML programming. |
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other experience
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35unger.com
January 2006–Present
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A passion for food that evolved into a website comprised of articles, photographs & videos. |
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School of Design,
Carnegie Mellon Teaching Assistant
January–May 2003 & 2004
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Aided two professors and another TA with Colour & Communication, a required Communication Design course. Assisted students with concepts, as well as software. Also dealt with clerical duties. |
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School of Design,
Carnegie Mellon Computer Consultant
August 2002–May 2004
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Assisted fellow design students with software and hardware issues. Spooled small- and large-format colour prints and kept track of print charges.
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study abroad
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Photo Communication
United Kingdom,
Czech Republic June–August 2003
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Attended classes taught by local photographers. Completed many various photography assignments. Visited museums and historical photography sites. |
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Cultural Studies
Milan, Italy
February 2000
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Attended classes taught in French. Gave short presentations in English about American culture. Studied local culture, architecture and art.
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