About

With more than a decade of experience in graphic design and animation, my expertise is backed by a solid academic background. I hold an associate degree in advertising design, a bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications, and a master's in computer animation, demonstrating my dedicated pursuit of mastery in the field. Utilizing the Adobe Creative Cloud, I specialize in creating impactful visual identities through logo design, ensuring brands resonate both aesthetically and conceptually.

Beyond my educational achievements, I've invested over a decade teaching media communications and animation in the dynamic landscape of New York City. Additionally, I've contributed over six years to the New York City Board of Education, enriching my understanding of the dynamic interplay between education and practical industry experience. Design, for me, goes beyond a profession; it represents an ongoing commitment to crafting memorable experiences where each pixel tells a story, and every design points towards the future of aesthetic exploration.

experience at a glance

Developed the Media Art and Animation Program which increased student enrollment
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Curated the media arts and animation curriculum
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives

Develop and execute visual branding strategies to ensure consistency across all marketing materials and school communications
Oversee the design and production process for print and digital assets, collaborating with vendors like Carmela Printing Co. Inc. to maintain quality and brand integrity.
Lead creative direction and conceptualization of marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and audience engagement.
Manage and guide a design team, providing feedback and direction to enhance creativity, efficiency, and overall project execution.

Digital Media Teacher

Provided expert guidance and consultation on emerging technologies to enhance student teaching methodologies through technological integration.
Strategized, planned, and implemented solutions for client use, ensuring effective deployment of cutting-edge technologies.
Authored comprehensive documentation and procedural guides to facilitate seamless understanding and utilization of implemented solutions.
Collaborated with Budget Executives to strategize, plan, and execute technology purchases, aligning with organizational goals.
Efficiently managed a small team, overseeing day-to-day operations and optimizing staff performance.

Processed Ads for Cooking Light, Real Simple, This Old House, Coastal Living and All You, helping my team meet due date for mockups, proofs and any errors before mass printing and publishing of magazines across the east and west coast.
Processed Ads for the iPad, Kindle Fire and Galaxy Tablets, ported Ads that are designed for printing over the iPad, Kindle Fire and Galaxy Tablets.

Advertising Production Coordinator

Time Inc. Lifestyle Group

Time Life Photo Studio

Freelance Digital Imaging Specialist TEMP

Archiving and data management into Time Life photo servers, maintained communication with staff in other Time life affiliated buildings.
Retouching and color correction on photos, fixed any errors that the photographers may have missed using day 50 lighting and Photoshop.

Processed Ads for Cooking Light, Real Simple, This Old House, Coastal Living and All You, helping my team meet due date for mockups, proofs and any errors before mass printing and publishing of magazines across the east and west coast.

Processed Ads for the iPad, Kindle Fire and Galaxy Tablets, ported Ads that are designed for printing over the iPad, Kindle Fire and Galaxy Tablets.