Web/Graphic Designer 2005-present
Clockwork Design Group Inc.
Design websites and print materials (logos, brochures, invitations, tradeshow booth graphics) for a variety of clients including Boston-based law firms, high-tech companies, and local non-profits. Communicate directly with clients to insure the work best fits their needs. Work in a 4-person, creative office environment where I assist in the administrative roles of estimating, organizing job files, and managing outside resources such as website developers.
Freelance Designer/Project Manager 1993 - present
Design graphics for and maintain NPR's Car Talk website; Designed a website and marketing materials for a client whose goal is to create a "Bulldozer Camp" in Washington state; Recently completed website for Montserrat College of Art's Auction; Currently building sites for a landscape designer and an Ipswich bed and breakfast; Manage project files, invoices, and follow schedules closely.
Web/Publications Director 2004 - 2005
Montserrat College of Art
Designed new elements and maintained College website, created mini-sites and signage for gallery shows; Designed and
managed an extensive website, 80-page catalog, invitation package, and signage for an annual art auction that raised over $190,000 in scholarship funds; Streamlined and centralized much of the print and web needs of the College.
Art Director/Designer 1999 - 2003
Public Interactive, Boston
Managed, motivated, and set goals for a three-person design department; Prioritized the day-to-day high-volume work flow; Worked effectively with technology department and made design recommendations on user interface structures; Created versatile templates for a newsroom, online pledging, program guide and other content modules; Presenter at 2002 NPR/PBS online summit.
Senior Designer 1997 - 1999
The Forum Corporation, Boston
Created website designs and online tools from concept to completion for global and greatly used intranet system; Developed screens and navigation graphics for web-based training system; Designed printed materials and corresponding web pages for marketing events and corporate communications; Traveled to London to design human resources intranet for NatWest Bank.
Graphic Designer 1996 - 1997
Windy City Communications, Chicago
Graphic Designer/Print Production Manager 1994 - 1996
Boston Ballet Company
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE Extensive Mac-based web and graphic design experience in Photoshop, Quark, Illustrator; solid HTML, CSS, and Flash skills;
knowledgeable in Microsoft Office; Able to adapt to and learn new software and technologies quickly.
EDUCATION BA in graphic design, Simmons College; Internship with publications office of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Accounting course at Northeastern University; Studied screenwriting, young adult fiction, stained glass, and historic preservation.
BEYOND Managed condo association financial accounts for over two years including management of a $80k renovation of our historic house; Completed three feature length screenplays; Currently producing my tv sitcom pilot with Beverly's local cable station; Produced a one-minute movie for the 2005 Boston CyberArts Festival; Publicity Committee Member for the Historic Ipswich Riverwalk project.
