EMPLOYMENT
Dartmouth College | Hanover, New Hampshire | September 2014 – September 2019
Senior Graphic Designer
Developed concepts and produced design solutions for clients in Advancement Communications, including alumni relations, events, fundraising and stewardship. Designed a wide range of materials such as invitations, brochures, and posters; visual identity and branding for events and special programs; case statements, reports, and proposals; and web and email graphics.
Temple University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | June 2009 – August 2014
Art Director
Directed and managed a staff of five graphic designers, overseeing concept development, design direction, and quality for a wide range of university publications and collateral. Served as art director and lead designer for Temple magazine, and work closely with the senior editor and design staff to develop compelling and conceptually relevant visual solutions. Reviewed designers’ work through all stages of the design process. Manage day-to-day operations and workflow, establishing best practices and efficient processes for the design team. Managed workflow and assignments for in-house freelance designers and proofreaders. Developed relationships with clients throughout the university and evaluated design requests and needs. Stewarded the Temple brand and graphic identity standards.
Temple University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | October 2003 – June 2009
Senior Graphic Designer
Worked with clients through all steps of the creative process: assessing needs, developing concepts, and presenting design solutions. Implemented designs and guided projects through the production and print processes. Simultaneously managed many projects and was responsible for the design and production of a range of university publications, including annual reports, alumni magazines, brochures, and invitations.
BaseSix | Norristown, Pennsylvania | September 2000 – June 2001
Senior Art Director
Designed websites, logos, and print materials for Johnson & Johnson, SEI Investments, Centocor, DuPont, and internal projects. Developed processes for project management and efficient workflow. Was involved in all aspects of the creative process, from the initial needs assessment with clients, through strategy, conceptualization, design, and production.
Medical Broadcasting Company | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | April 1999 – August 2000
Art Director
Designed websites, brochures, advertising, direct mail, and packaging. Worked with teams of creative directors, writers, and project managers to brainstorm and develop concepts and strategies for clients. Collaborated closely with executive staff on marketing strategies and design direction for ePharmaceuticals, a proprietary website created by MBC. Was lead designer for print materials representing MBC, such as trade and recruitment advertising.
Philadelphia Zoo | March 1998 – March 1999
Senior Designer
Worked with internal clients, writers, and editors to produce a wide range of print materials. Designed brochures, invitations, newsletters, special events advertising, and promotions. Worked closely with vendors; bid out jobs to printers and fabricators, and managed jobs through the print process. Hired and directed illustrators and photographers.
Philadelphia Museum of Art | July 1993 – October 1997
Designer
Designed museum publications, including brochures, posters, books, a system of gallery information cards, museum signage, labeling systems, wayfinding, exhibition graphics, and museum shop merchandise and packaging. Worked closely with project editors and clients to develop and plan projects.
Running Press | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | February 1990 – July 1993
Book Designer
Cover and interior book design and layout. Commissioned and art-directed illustrators and photographers.
Viking Penguin Inc. | New York, New York | July 1987 – May 1989
Sales Promotion Associate
Designed, prepared mechanicals, and supervised production of promotional materials such as brochures, posters, and sales kits. Coordinated art for Viking and Penguin catalogs.
FREELANCE
Spiker Design
Norristown, Pennsylvania | 2002
Logo and brochure design
Quirk Productions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2002
Book and jacket design
University of Pennsylvania Press
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1997 –1998
Designed and produced catalogs, brochures, and advertising
Bantam Doubleday Dell
New York, New York | 1989
Interior book design and production
New York Magazine
New York, New York | 1989
Paste-ups for weekly magazine
EDUCATION
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1993–1996
completed BFA program in Graphic Design
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts, 1983–1985
Major in English
Bachelor of Arts, graduated cum laude
New York University
New York, New York, 1980–1982
AWARDS
UCDA Award of Excellence:
Magazine cover design, 2011
Type design, 2009
Magazine—complete unit, 2009
2005 Silver CASE Award
Elmer O. Aaron Award
University of the Arts, 1996
Mary Margavitch Hankin Award
University of the Arts, 1995
American Association of Museum Publication Design Competition
honorable mention, 1995
Mixed Messages
curated exhibit, Philadelphia AIGA, 1995
University of the Arts Talent Scholarship
1993–1996
PRINT Regional Design Annual 1993