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Experience
Art Director Intern, Mullen Advertising
Team leader for several projects. Designer for both print and web mediums. Heavily relied upon as the primary photographer of the agency's Pittsburgh office. Shot people, locations, objects, and building for all variety of projects from print to web.
  1. •Implemented design ideas from brainstorming to hard copy on several projects, including working as project leader for projects including developing an original web site for Mullen.
  2. •Worked in Adobe Creative Suite for print layout and design of various print and web pieces.
  3. •Performed advanced photo editing, manipulation, and color correction/toning in Adobe Photoshop.
  4. •Produced hard copy mock ups of designs for approval by creative directors and clients.
  5. •Produced a photo story of the agency's culture and neighborhood.
  6. •Participated in television commercial casting and production.
Art Director Intern, The Barash Group
Designed ads, billboards, and promotion ideas for clients. Additional responsibilities included: editor of photography, image correction, image manipulation, and color balancing.
  1. •Participated in professional photography shoots.
  2. •Participated in client presentations.
  3. •Produced print, outdoor, and promo materials that were put into production.
Campus Rep, Apple Computer, Inc.
Developing and implementing marketing concepts to promote the Apple brand at Penn State University. This is done through print/guerilla advertising, word of mouth, and building relationships with key people and organizations in the University.
  1. •Apple-themed events are planned and implemented ranging from large to small scale events to create buzz and interest related to Apple.
  2. •Experience in the position also includes face-to-face interaction with customers in a sales environment, as well as training customers in the use of Apple hardware and software both one-on-one and in a classroom setting.
Creative Team Co-Chair, AAF Competition
Co-chair of the creative team, photographer, and book co-designer for the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC).
Graphic Designer, IST Solutions Institute
Designed graphics and videos using Photoshop CS, Final Cut Pro HD, Flash MX 04, and Illustrator. Additional responsibilities included: photography, image editing, and video camera operation.
Intern, Apple Computer, Inc.
Worked with the education marketing team at Apple to create an online multimedia gallery for the Apple Digital Campus Exchange. Designed gallery layout, created multimedia content, and promoted the gallery to distinguished educators across the country.
Multimedia Instructor, PSU School of Information Sciences and Technology
Instructed IST students in the creation of multimedia content with Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Photoshop, iLife ’04, HTML, and CSS for the Governor’s School of IST and the Introduction to IST course.
Education
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA    
Graduating 2007
GPA 3.67/4.00
Major: Advertising
Minor: Information Sciences and Technology
Skills
I am a photographer at heart and am well-versed in the art, tools, and software of photography. I maintain a photo journal on my web site which receives over 10,000 visitors/month and I am participating in the Hearst Student Photojournalism Competition. Photoshop is my second love in life.
I am technically savvy and enjoy helping others understand computers and gadgets. On this subject, I have taught classes at Penn State and consulted many individuals in the Pittsburgh area.
References
Cole W. Camplese
Director, Penn State IST Solutions Institute
 
Chip Mock
Senior Advertising Art Director, The Barash Group
    
Steven Manuel
Senior Lecturer of Communications and Photojournalism, PSU
 
Tom Morton
Senior Account Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.
GianCarlo Pitocco
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