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RESUME
ivy
pob 22662
philadelphia
pa 19110
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EDUCATION:
December 2000 - Computer Graphics Associates Degree, Bucks County Community College
May 1993 - Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in illustration, The College of New Jersey
EXPERIENCE:
Taws Reprographics, Philadelphia, PA.
Dec. 2001-present  Graphics Associate
Participated in multiple levels of print production; provided clients graphic design skills utilizing basic Mac and PC Quark Xpress, Photoshop, Illustrator knowledge, developed expertise with color and black & white digital presses (Xerox/Canon), prepared files in prepress environment, printed large format pieces on Encad display makers, produced specialty work on Risographic machinery, learned bindery skills including spiral/wiro, perfect, and channel binding, saddle stitching, mechanical scoring/folding and bulk cutting. Involving client relations, I facilitated sales directly with customers and assisted Production Manager with work management

The Red Ball,  Philadelphia, PA.
Feb.-March 2007    Assistant
Assisted PR company with promotion, set up and managing formal, Red Cross fundraising event at the Kimmel Center
2006 Set Production
Created props and sets under the the direction of Sebastienne Mundheim for the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival
The Potable Joyce, Philadelphia, PA.
Jan.-May 2004 Set Production
Recreated puppetry set for performances abroad using a variety of artistic mediums
The Frame Factory, Doylestown, PA.
Jan. 1999-April 2002  Framer
Helped clients in direct sales, taught customers to frame art in do-it-yourself aspect of studio, assembled frames including matting, construction and finishing
Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA.
Jan. 2000-June 2001 Art Handler
Maintained 2 galleries and related equipment, assembled exhibits and displays, handled shipping and delivery of art, organized receptions, assisted Gallery Director with all tasks related to exhibitions
Jan. 1999-May 2001 Gallery monitor, Student
Blue Fish Clothing, Frenchtown, N.J.
May 1998-Nov. 1998  Craft Show Department Setup and Sales
Traveled and set up trade show booths; Worked directly with customers in sales
May 1995-May 1998 Blue Fish Visual Merchandising
Created retail and wholesale visual support, assisted Stylist on photo shoots, setup special events, researched and designed promotional and holiday pieces , arranged studio space, and other general point of purchase design
March 1997 Blue Fish Retail Design Team for SoHo Store
Fashioned fixtures for SoHo retail space, fabricated multiple environmental elements in the space from artistic wall painting to installations
Oct. 1995-May 1995 Blue Fish Production Artist
Printed individual garments with linoleum block technique
Freelance
1989-present Illustrator (Pen & ink specialization)
Illustrated for small press magazines and online publications, customized tattoo design, created personal web site and promotional materials to sell art, participated in various gallery exhibits
Midnight Productions, Newtown, PA.
Oct. 1999, 2000, 2001, & 2002 Actor, Set Fabricator
Oct. 2002 Set Fabricator, Stage Manager, Actor
Bucks County Haunted Woods, Upper Black Eddy, PA.
Oct. 1995, 1996, & 1997 Actor
IndustrialnatioN Magazine, Chicago, IL.
Sept 1990-May 1994 Writer, Designer, Researcher
Wrote editorials, reviews and interviews, maintained files, helped layout magazine
The College of New Jersey, Trenton, N.J.
1991 WTSR Public Relations Director
1989-1992 Radio DJ

PERSONAL SKILLS:

Creative, self starter/ initiative, dependable, dedication, willingness to work, good client relations, team player


References available upon request.
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