Summary
With many years’ experience as a web developer and graphic designer, I have created a wide variety of web-based and printed publications, and assisted educators, small businesses, and nonprofits in transforming their concepts and materials into compelling and accessible content for audiences of all ages. I can also adapt quickly to new technologies and techniques.
Design and Development Experience
Zappaterrini Graphic Design, Philadelphia area, PA
Jun 2011 – Apr 2014
Graphic Designer and Web Developer
- Designed and implemented websites for an elementary school and a local arts center. Both were created in Wordpress for ease of editing for the client. Provided training in Wordpress editing.
- Produced printed newsletter and 12-page color annual report for a Philadelphia nonprofit.
Wegmans Food Markets, Malvern, PA
Jun 2010 – Aug 2011
Sign Shop Artist
- Designed and fabricated large signs on paper and foam board using graphic design software as well as traditional media.
Apex Learning, Philadelphia, PA
Oct 2003 – Jun 2006
Flash Design Consultant
- Produced interactive educational activity templates using Flash, providing web producers and teachers with ability to create numerous educational activities.
New Forum Publishers, Conshohocken, PA
Jul 2000 – Oct 2003
Web Developer / Graphic Designer
- Assisted with design of BeyondBooks.com web content. Produced graphics, educational illustrations and interactive elements for website.
- Designed system to send activities and messages between teachers and students.
- Designed interface of a customer relations system to help Beyond Books staff assist their users.
University of Delaware IT-MIS, Newark, DE
Jul 1997 – Jun 2000
Web Developer
- Designed and produced web content, including the university homepage, online campus tour, athletics and mascot websites, other high-level web pages, and UDaily (news and events page.)
- Led and assisted web content development teams, gathered from diverse university departments.
Additional Experience
Nationalities Service Center, Philadelphia, PA
Jun 2010 – May 2011
Development Intern
- Researched funding structure, fundraising opportunities, and potential grants.
- Assisted in raising visibility for organization and fundraising events.
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Jan 2005
Associate Conference Director – "The Second Term of George W. Bush: Prospects and Perils"
- Assisted with the planning and logistics of presidency conference.
- Developed and maintained conference website.
- Edited and prepared presenters’ papers for publication on conference website.
Technology Skills
- Proficient with graphic and web design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and InDesign
- Experience in scanning, optimizing, retouching, and cataloguing graphics and photography libraries
- Experience in Wordpress development of diverse web content
- Knowledge of Flash and ActionScript programming in interactive development
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ASP
- Comfortable with all Microsoft Office applications, as well as Apple Productivity applications
- Experience with Facebook page administration, website and email list administration
- Comfortable with Mac OS and Windows environments
Education
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
May 2005
Master of Public Administration
- Coursework included Strategic Planning, Non-Profit Fundraising, Public Personnel Management, Volunteer Management, Financial Management, and Statistics, as well as Public Administration and Political Science
- GPA: 3.94
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
May 1997
Bachelor of Arts in Art (Illustration) and International Relations
- Eugene du Pont Memorial Distinguished Scholar
- University Honors Program Member; Advanced Honors Certificate
- Minors in French and Religious Studies
- Art coursework included Illustration, Painting, Figure Drawing and Figure Painting, Black and White Photography, and 2-D Design
