education

Stonehill College, North Easton, Massachusetts
BFA in Graphic Design May 2010
GPA 3.88, Dean’s list, Lambda Epilson Sigma Honors Society, Psi Chi Honors Society

Lorenzo de’Medici Scuola, Florence, Italy
Attended art history and studio courses, Spring 2009
Artwork selected for Art in the Streets city exhibition

design experience

PC Connection, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Graphic Designer, June 2010–Present
- Designs print advertisement and web graphics
- Works independently and collaboratively with other designers

Henson Jackson Art Gallery & Framery, Stoughton, Massachusetts
Graphic Design Intern, January 2010–May 2010
- Redesigned entire website for art gallery and children’s painting workshops
- Worked independently to design event posters, advertisements, and electronic newsletters
- Created Internet presence through various networking databases for publicity

TWS Graphics, Dunstable, Massachusetts
Graphic Artist and Designer Intern, Summer 2009
- Designed and constructed a variety of media including apparel, vehicle graphics, signs, banners, tradeshow displays, and print collateral
- Maintained organization to accomplish tasks within quick turnaround time frames

InHouse Design Graphic Studio, North Easton, Massachusetts
Cochair Creative Director, January 2010–May 2010
Graphic Artist and Designer, September 2009–December 2010
- Managed client communications, conducting biweekly meetings, overseeing staff of
twelve Stonehill students to satisfy college and community design needs
- Worked independently with feedback from collaborative critiques
- Designed print media including posters, brochures, signage, and logos

Studio Assistant, North Easton, Massachusetts
Graphic Design Teaching Assistant, January 2010–May 2010
- Assisted Professor Gary Stanton, Stonehill College Graphic Design program head
- Provided aid and instruction to students using design software and printing technologies

Rolling Stonehill, college cultural magazine, North Easton, Massachusetts
Design Director, January 2010–May 2010
Associate Designer, September 2009–December 2009
- Coordinated a group of ten Stonehill students and conducted bimonthly meetings
- Collaborated with staff to design a cohesive 48-page publication
- Designed page layouts and illustrations to emphasize students’ literary work
- Independently edited design layouts and prepared publication documents for printing

Students for Environmental Action, North Easton, Massachusetts
Publicity Graphic Designer, September 2009–May 2010
- Designing print media to educate and promote sustainability on college campus

Groton Center Farms, Groton, Massachusetts
Webmaster, January 2010–Present
- Redesigned entire website using Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash
- Responsible for managing website and its functions

Groton Center Lodging, Groton, Massachusetts
Webmaster, February 2010–Present
- Redesigned entire website using Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash
- Responsible for managing website and its functions

Stonehill Acres Yearbook Committee, North Easton, Massachusetts
- Gathered information and pictures from sports teams and designed page layouts

software skills

Accomplished in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Knowledgeable in Abobe Dreamweaver, Autodesk Maya
Basic knowledge of Adobe Flash, After Effects
Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient in both Macintosh and PC Platforms

other work experience

Law Offices of Ernest H. Hyde, Shirley, Massachusetts
Administrative Assistant, Summer 2007
- Developed electronic organization system, managed clients

McElroy Electronics Corporation, Shirley, Massachusetts
Administrative Assistant, Summers 2004–2006
- Managed phone customers, updated file systems

volunteer service

Freelance Photography, New England region
- Photographed interior and exterior of houses for insurance documentation

Boys and Girls Club, Taunton, Massachusetts
- Worked with underprivileged kids and mentored them through arts & crafts

Veterans Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, Massachusetts
- Assisted and socialized with inpatients in nursing home care unit