OBJECTIVE
To create effective designs and manage projects that meet business goals and help to improve communications

EDUCATION
Master of Science in International Transportation Management
Maritime College, State University of New York, Bronx, NY
August 2007 - January 2009
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design / Computer Arts
University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
August 1999 - May 2003
Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SGIS, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Design Manager, January 2010 - Present
     • Creating innovative graphic, print and web designs for a Top 10 South Florida Best Company
     • Optimizing sponsorship and client deals via integrated marketing and brand management
     • Managing three large scale websites and sub-sites with over 17,000 unique visitors a month

Maritime College, State University of New York, Bronx, NY
Manager of Communications, January 2006 - December 2009
     • Solely designed and maintains the website for the university - www.sunymaritime.edu
     • Visual information specialist in all campus-wide graphic design assets for
        print publications, branding, marketing, multimedia, and web
     • Manage design team and aid in the production and marketing of the institution’s message
     • Establish a unified university style-guide for all marketing and branding materials
     • Improved admissions and fund raising publications, leading to a 30% increase
        on enrollment and donation figures

New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, New Paltz, NY
Director of Marketing and Design, October 2004 - September 2005
     • Revitalized branding and marketing materials to create a professional aesthetic
     • Tracked, analyzed and reported aggregated analytics for executives and clients
     • Independently produced and marketed a 100-page, full-color regional “I Heart NY” guidebook,
        with a $250,000+ net profit
     • Increased overall revenue by 25% through redesigns of company website, email blasts,
        monthly newsletters, online advertising and other publications

Times Herald Record, Dow-Jones / Ottaway Newspapers Inc., Middletown, NY
Web Designer and Developer, June 2003 - October 2004
     • Cultivate business relationships and generate repeat business by providing excellent customer service
        to ensure objectives and 100% client retention
     • Managed major online banner campaign with over 40,000 monthly page views and 25 clients
     • Integrated rich media into campaign capabilities, attracting more national ad buys

HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
Valedictorian 2009
Admiral's List 2007-2008
Dean's List, 1999-2003
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Fraternity
Golden Key Honor Society
Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society
Clay Maitland & International Registries Endowment Recipient
ASBA Chartering Certified
Connecticut Maritime Assoc. (CMA) Member
Z-Card (MMD) Certified
US Sailing Assoc. Certified
US Powerboating (NASBLA) Certified

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Design (graphic and web), leadership, marketing, brand management, logo creation, advertising, spec / mock creation, apparel design, business management, Content Management System (CMS) utilization and design, operations, management information systems (MIS), logistics, supply chain management, track and analyze information systems, analytics analysis, contract negotiation, operations research management, international business, intellectual property rights / trade marking, open to travel / available to relocate

SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), CMS, Wordpress, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash), Visio, After Effects, 3D MAYA, Strata Studio Pro, Quicktime VR, ImageReady, Fireworks

DEVELOPMENT
HTML, CSS, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Analytics dashboard

SOCIAL NETWORKING
Facebook, Twitter (Hootsuite), Myspace

OPERATING SYSTEMS
Macintosh OS, Windows XP, Vista

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