Academic Background
Adelphi University 2014
Garden City, New York
Master of Arts in Art Education - Magna Cum Laude
Capstone: “Design in Education” presented December 2013
Farmingdale State College 2012
Farmingdale, New York
Bachelors of Technology in Visual Communications
Capstone: “Belaxed: Product and App” presented April 2012
Briarcliffe College 2008
Bethpage, New York
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design
Joseph M. Barry Technical Education Center 2006
Westbury, New York
Technical Degree in Graphic Design
Professional Experience - Non-Academic
FoxKamp Inc. 2016 – Present
Long Island, New York
Co-Owner • Game Designer • Art Director • Writer
- Conceptualized, designed, and prototyped a tabletop card game, Venture Party, for distribution to retailers through publisher with over 300 pre-orders.
- Created game mechanics to ensure engaging gameplay.
- Developed copy and concepts for game components to reinforce the narrative in service of the illustrations.
- Designed the packaging, social graphics, product layout that enhance the style of the brand.
Bedgear 2015 – Present
Farmingdale, New York
Creative Artist
- Create high-impact social media graphics, packaging, promotional products, marketing ancillaries, product labels, displays, wall and window graphics to elevate brand identity, promote sponsorship events, and support business growth for this premier producer of a family of Performance Bedding essentials.
- Developed social media and web design graphics to increase visibility of events with Buy Buy Baby, and Bed, Bath & Beyond retailers.
- Created promotional artwork for in-stadium signage and social media platforms to showcase sponsorship events with the Mavs; wall graphics for sleep room at Fenway Park for Red Sox that was featured in the Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated; and social media graphics for sponsorship events with the Broncos during the Super Bowl.
- Worked with the product development team to illustrate and design patterns and dielines for individual products, and to recreate the typefaces for the embroidery.
- Improved the workflow and reliability of reproducing printed products for the Graphics Department.
Freelance Graphic Artist and Tutor 2009 – Present
Nassau County, New York
Graphic Artist • Tutor
- Directed and created design projects for clients such as the Russian Embassy, Metro Guardian and Exterior Designscapes.
- Communicated with clients for planning of design projects and print consultation.
- Tutored individuals of ranging skill levels, from high school to postgraduate, in traditional and digital art and design.
- Created work for non-profit companies such as Heckscher Museum of Art, Farmingdale Foundation and the Asian American Cultural Festival.
- Collaborated with a small group of graphic artists to contemporary designs mainly intended for print media.
- Conceptualized designs for many clients and companies in the Long Island and New York City area.
- Established branding, packaging and/or ancillary products for clients such as Acid Reflux Pillow, Nick & Charley Steak House and the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse.
- Created press-ready files and performed a variety of prepress procedures such as pre-flighting files, creating dies, and adjusting color levels (CMYK, PMS).
- Plan and teach classes in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, photography and web design
- Develop lesson plans based off of the varied ages and abilities of the students in each class
- Lead one-on-one classes for professional development as well as large classes for businesses to expand their skill sets
- Lead introductory level design courses for College Now - CUNY’s program that gives higher education to low-income inner city students.
- Taught the fundamentals and principals of design.
- Introduced students to the basic tools of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
- Worked with students in the creation of design projects such as designing logos and business stationery.
- Organized student design work and assisted in the arrangement of design work for a semester-end gallery show.
- Prepared and lead lessons in fine arts such as painting, pattern making and mixed media art-making.
- Classes featured lessons in Art History and the arts of different cultures.
- Introduced students to design principals through projects such as mandala making and paper construction.
- Assisted in the transformation of the school to a student gallery space for their annual art show.
- Prepared and lead lessons in fine arts such as painting, figure drawing and mixed media art-making.
- Lead lessons in exploration of the art of different cultures and Art History.
- Related classes in design, principals of color and printmaking.
- Prepared and lead lessons in non-objective and introductory drawing.
- Helped students understand the principals of color and design elements.
- Assisted students in the creation of fine art using a variety of mediums such as paints, pencils and inks.
- Lead students in the process of planning the layout of their annual art journal.
- Gave students feedback on their design, photography and video work.
- Instructed class as the creative director of a professional design team.
- Lead students in a T-Shirt making project - to promote literacy in Kenya.
- Taught students the basics of design, typography and printmaking.
- Related typography to Art History and Contemporary media.
- Organized the sending of fully designed and hand produced gifts to Dr. Mungai’s orphanage in Kenya.
- Facilitated learning in Graphic Design and Computer Technology.
- Worked on College level design projects with gifted art students ages 16-18.
- Helped with some students with special needs (behavioral or intellectual).
- Traditional and Digital Media
- Vector Drawing
- Printmaking and Prepress
- Pattern Making Techniques
- Social Media Marketing
- Text and Graphic Logos
- Game Design and Engineering
- Machine Cutters and Plotters
- Digital Photography
- Photo Editing and Correction
- Typeface Creation and Editing
- Visual Conceptualization
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Fireworks
- Adobe Acrobat
- Corel Painter
- Fontlab Type Tool
- HTML and CSS
- Java Script
- Komodo Edit
- TechSmith Camtasia
- Wacom Tablets
- Smart Boards
- Windows and Mac OS
- Drawing and Painting
- Art History
- Pattern Making
- Artistic Collaboration
- Typography
- Paper and Cardstocks
- Printing/Printmaking
- Artistic Discussion
- Maker Movement
- Story Writing
- Die Cutting
- Computer Science
- Mixed-Media
- Gender Studies
- Paper Craft
- Pedagogy
- Tabletop Gaming
- Advocacy
New Media Design 2011 – 2012
Farmingdale, New York
Graphic Artist • Assistant Art Director
MDR/Plandome Paperie 2008 – 2010
Manhasset, New York
Graphic Artist
Professional Experience - Academic
Computer Teach Pro August 2015 – Present
Great Neck, New York
Computer Instructor
Bronx Community College 2014
Bronx, New York
Adjunct Professor
Garden City Middle School 2014
Garden City, New York
Field Work Teaching Practicum
Stratford Avenue School 2014
Garden City, New York
Field Work Teaching Practicum
Weldon E. Howitt Middle School 2013
Farmingdale, New York
Field Work Teaching Practicum
Leave Out Violence NYC 2013
Manhattan, New York
Project Director • Teacher
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School 2013
Bayside, New York
Project Director • Field Work Teaching Practicum
Joseph M. Barry Technical Education Center 2011
Westbury, New York
Field Work Teaching Practicum
Speaking Engagements
“Hannah Höch: Social Justice And Commentary Through Dada Photomontage” - Women in Art and Literature Graduate Course
Adelphi University Garden City, NY, June 2015
Inspiration Lecture - Creative Arts and Digital Humanities, Adelphi University
Garden City, NY, November 2012
Working in Graphic Design - Graphic Design Class, Westbury BOCES
Westbury, NY, December 2011
Events and Publications
Spring Art Education Gallery, Garden City, NY, March 2017; March 2015
Random Art Idea Generator, June 2015
Creator/Designer/Programmer Weblink
POPSWAP!, Garden City, NY, April 2015
“Book of Mandalas and Other Patterns” Resource Book, April 2015
Author and Illustrator Amazon Link
Art Education Master’s Graduate Show, Garden City, NY, April 2014
“Queens Students Give Back To Kenyan Orphanage” - NY1 News (2013)
Project Leader Link to Article
Puzzle Pong Web game, October 2012
Art Director/Head Artist
CMYK Exhibit: “Belaxed”, Farmingdale University, May 2012
Long Island Artist’s Exhibition, Art League of Long Island, “Parrot”, Dix Hills, NY, April 2011
YouTube.com, June 2009 – Present
Host of Illustrator Tutorials