EDUCATION
Master of Education, Visual Arts
University at Buffalo, 2009
Graduate Certificate, New Media Design
University at Buffalo, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Computer Art
University at Buffalo, 2000
RESUME
Professional Experience
2010 - present
Media Production Specialist
IT Policy & Communications, University at Buffalo (UB)
Designed:
- new UBlearns login page and updated CSS / HTML code
- current/completed projects to CIT Projects Status Report
- UB's Center for Computational Research information sheets
- TLC accessibility teaching series in partnership with Disability Services
Developed:
- shared content taxonomy for campus wide Web Content Initiative (WCI)
- best practices for:
- Web accessibility
- UB AP Stylebook
- Writing for the Web
- Search Engine Optimization for the WCI project
Instruction:
- co-taught TLC workshop for faculty and staff about Google Sites
2009 - 2010
Media Production Specialist
Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), UB
- maintained and updated website for the Office of the CIO
- created a quarterly IT newsletter and Strategic Plan
- designed and coded a new website for UB Computer Security
- provided administrative support when needed
2006 - 2009
Graphic / Web Designer for CIO office
University at Buffalo Information Technology
- maintained and updated website for the Office of the CIO
- created a quarterly newsletter and annual report
- designed and coded a new website for University Support Services
- provided administrative support
2006 - 2007
Graphic Designer for Achievement Products, Inc.
- updated and designed a yearly 240-page retail print catalog
- organized and updated retail products website
- provided administrative support
2005 - 2006
Desktop Publisher for OfficeMax, Inc.
- worked with customers on a daily basis to design marketing materials
- created high quality print materials in a fast paced environment
2004 - 2005
Freelance Graphic Artist
- Designing and producing handmade wedding invitations and holiday cards
- Created annual report brochure for Nonprofit organization
- Designed and coded a website for two mixed media artists
2000 - 2004
Graphic Artist for inLighten, Inc.
- created informative motion graphics for the banking industry across the U.S.
- collaborated on group projects including catalogs, manuals and animations
2000
Typesetter for Bates Jackson Printing Company
- responsible for typesetting, graphic production, plating and proofreading
Intern / Volunteer Work
2008-2009
Art Educator / Graphic Designer for UB Anderson Gallery
- assisted with weekend family workshops and UB on the Green event
- assisted with family and Buffalo Public School workshops
- developing teaching materials for current exhibits / permanent collection
- established working relationship with a special education teacher for tours
- provided tour guidance for Buffalo Public School students
- designed a successful youth activity guide for three exhibits:
- Sam Francis
- Michael Goldberg
- Saya Woolfalk
2008 Summer
Art Education Volunteer
UB Early Childhood Research Center
- Prepared weekly lesson on art techniques and processes
References
Ginny Lohr
Education Curator
University at Buffalo Anderson Gallery
Kali Meeks
Academic Director for Graphic Design
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Additional references upon request.