About

It’s hard to write about yourself, trying to find that fine line between sounding like I know what I’m talking about (because I do know what I’m talking about) and sounding like I’m not bragging. I’m incredibly hard working, and usually finish things before deadline. I am self-motivated and passionate about work.

I started designing websites in 2008, with my first flash class. Since then I have actively expanded my knowledge base to include advanced XHTML, CSS and the ability to manipulate Javascript/JQuery/AJAX, PHP, Ruby on Rails and experience with various CMS’s.

In my free time I like to do outdoor things. Ultimate Frisbee, Mountain Biking, and Hiking are just a few of my favorites. I also like to frequent local microbreweries to try their latest brewed beer. I am a stong supporter of local businesses as well.

Skills & Programs

Languages

XHTML/HTML Strict (experienced)
CSS (experienced)
Javascript & jQuery (moderate)
PHP (moderate)

Software

TextMate
FTP
Microsoft Office
Macintosh & Windows OS
Basecamp

Command Line

SVN
GIT

Content Managament Systems

Wordpress (PHP based)
Radiant (Ruby on Rails based)
Drupal (currently learning)

Browser Compatibility

Experience with the designing for all modern browsers: Firefox, Safari, Opera, IE6, IE7, & IE8, Chrome

Adobe Software

Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash,
InDesign, Bridge, Fireworks

Photography Content

Digital SLR: Nikon, Canon, Olympus
Manual 35mm
Large Format
Black and white darkroom printing
Epson digital printing
Extensive studio lighting experience

RÉsumÉ/CV

Experience

Evolving Media Network | Kingston, NY

Junior Digital Artist — October 2009-Present
Flash and web developer and designer, implementation of HTML, CSS, Javascript Jquery, Wordpress CMS, Radiant CMS

Luminary Publishing | Kingston, NY

Production Designer — October 2007-October 2009
Print and web advertising design, layouts, copy editing

County Dental | Poughkeepsie, NY

Web designer | August 2009-October 2009
Design and development of company websites, social media, content and design updates on existing company sites

Exhibitions

Pics 2009: Regional Collegiate Invitation

Center of Photography, Woodstock, NY
April 11-May 2009

Public/Private Photography Exhitbition

Calumet Gallery, New York, NY
February 6th-20th, 2009

Thesis II Exhibition

Samuel Dorsky Museum, New Paltz, NY
May 1-May 15, 2009

Daniel Cooney Emerging Artists Auction

Daniel Cooney Gallery, New York, NY
May 2009-June 2009

Education

SUNY New Paltz | New Paltz, NY

August 2005-May 2009, Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography

Recognition

Luigi and Anita Traverso Scholarship — May 2009

Published in Chronogram Magazine October ‘07, December ‘07, January ‘08-October ‘09, Parting Shot May ‘09

Published in Kingston Times, May ‘09