CONTRACT DESIGN CONSULTANCY, Marlboro, New Jersey · 2007-Present
Desktop Publisher – Total Learning Concepts (Lawrenceville, New Jersey)
Designed training materials and PowerPoint presentations for pharmaceutical companies for this division of Publicis Selling Solutions.
- Spearheaded a transition from Microsoft Word design to Adobe InDesign, created a new design workflow, and developed reusable templates and graphic libraries that increased efficiency and resulted in better products and proposals.
- Partnered with a Web designer and a junior graphic designer to revamp the TLC company website, www.tlconline.com.
- Served such major clients as Johnson & Johnson and Shire.
Senior Graphic Designer – Altered Image (Matawan, New Jersey)
Developed and produced meeting materials and PowerPoint presentations for this family-owned design studio specializing in pharmaceutical companies and large events. Traveled to meeting sites to run presentations and oversee audiovisual delivery.
- Developed the brand identity and theme, chosen out of 33 possible designs, for a large-scale campaign for client Alcon
- Served such other clients as Forest Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, and Shire.
Graphic Designer – Educational Testing Service (Princeton, New Jersey)
Produced print and Web products such as books, brochures, fliers, and website banners and graphics for this educational publications company. Used Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Quark Xpress. Worked closely with Web developers and designers.
- Designed promotional e-mails in Photoshop to be converted into HTML for dissemination.
EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS IN MEDICINE, Parsippany, New Jersey · 2005-2006
Provider of healthcare training and informational materials.
Art Director
Managed multiple concurrent projects and supervised in-house and freelance designers and illustrators. Led branding efforts from initial concept through final production.
- Created brand identities, logos, and marketing materials for such organizations as the ARC (Advancing Respiratory Care) Network, Cardiovascular Metabolic Health Foundation (CMH), and Respiratory & Allergic Disease Foundation (RAD).
STRATEGIC EDGE COMMUNICATIONS, Morristown, New Jersey · 2005
Sister company of Educational Concepts in Medicine specializing in pharma advertising
Advertising Designer
Designed ad campaigns and marketing materials for high-profile pharmaceutical companies.
INFONETIC, Washington, DC · 2004-2005
Government contractor for the NASA Printing Department.
Multimedia Specialist
Developed creative and compelling presentation materials for high-ranking department leaders in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters.
- Designed Congressional and Presidential PowerPoint presentations for the Department Head.
NCI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Washington, DC · 2003-2004
Technical services contractor.
Graphic Designer
Conceptualized, designed, and produced websites and print products for NASA on behalf of this technical services contractor.
- Designed multimedia materials including a website, CD-ROM, labels and booklet for the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission for attendees and honorees at a celebratory reception at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
- Created a website commemorating the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia for NASA’s Printing Department.
Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, Maryland · 1994-2002
NASA contractor responsible for all aspects of the Hubble Space Telescope Project.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, 3D Animator
Developed a wide variety of print and electronic products for the Office of Public Outreach, including books, lithographs, posters, trading cards, and illustrations. Co-created some of the Institute’s first websites. Designed 3D / 2D animations for videos, television programs, and news releases.
- Won numerous awards, including the 2002 Telly Award for animation in HubbleMinute; 1997 and 1998 Space Telescope’s Group Achievement Award for the Amazing Space website and the NGST science monograph, respectively; 1995 NASA Group Achievement Award for Comet Shoemaker-Levy Public Affairs Team; and 1994 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Award for Exceptional Professionalism in Public Affairs Activities, among others.
Early Career (full details available on request):
Graphic Designer, BDM International (1991-1994) – Developed and designed a full range of print products for NASA’s Astrophysics Department, including brochures, posters, newsletters, and presentations. Supervised print production including proof review.
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