Personal Statement
With over 8 years instructing at the University Level, and 9 years professional experience designing and developing new media and web based applications and products, I produce a focused and diversified approach to user driven product design.
Addressing the design discipline in the roles of educator, developer, entrepreneur, and consultant, I continue to adapt my methods and practices in an ever changing landscape of standards and technology.
Visiting Professor of Design
School of Design, Rochester Institute of Technology
Full-time professor in the School of Design. Instructed interactive media, front end web design, and time based animation classes in both the New Media Design and Graphic Design Programs at RIT. Served on the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Board and was responsible for designing and developing their web properties.
Interactive Designer / Consultant
imgix
Designed branding, and design elements for Y Combinator backed startup, imgix in San Francisco, CA. Consulted and troubleshooted design issues regarding on their web application and products.
Freelance Designer / Developer
MC82 Interactive
Developed E-Learning & Security LMS Backed Training for SecurityMentor.com Designed and developed flash games for nick.com. Interactive application consulting for Seattle based Agencies. Designed and co–developed web application for Nextel/Nascar device. Developed sites for NYC based advertising and photography studios. Designed book covers, logos, print materials & small catalog sites for local organizations.
New Media Designer
RIT Production Services
Designed internal sites and informational layouts for many schools and departments within RIT. Served on the Web Advisory Board for the Institute.
Co–Founder / Interactive Designer
Dumbwaiter Design, LLC
Managed interactive initiatives, designed and developed interactive marketing materials for educational institutions as well as support work for local advertising agencies. Clients include: Eastman Kodak, Xerox, Kraft Foods, New York Wine & Culinary Center, Wegmans, Sanofi, Abbott, Skidmore College, George Washington University, University at Buffalo, University of Rochester, RIT, as well as many regional not–for–profit organizations.
Adjunct Professor
Rochester Institute of Technology
College of Imaging Art and Sciences and the Golisano College for Computing and Information Sciences. Instructed the following class titles within the New Media Program: Elements of Graphic Design, Time Based Imaging, Imaging for New Media, Intro to Web Design.
New Media Designer
Buck & Pulleyn (Now merged with Martino Flynn, Inc.)
In the role of New Media Developer, I conceptualized, designed and developed internet campaigns for clients: Eastman Kodak, Perkin Elmer eLearning, Sylvan Learning Centers, GlobalSpec, as well as a number of online and direct mail self promotional campaigns for the agency.
- Rochester, NY
- January 2005 – July 2005
- http://pulleyn.com (Non-Functional)
Flash Designer / Developer
JRVisuals, LLC.
Designed & Implemented interactive “adver–games”, web sites, presentations and internet banners for such clients as Xerox, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, SAP and McNeil Nutritionals. Also responsible for redesigning the company’s logo, print and branding materials.
Web Designer / Developer / Digital Media Strategy
Office of Mayor Anthony M. Masiello, City of Buffalo
Web designer and developer for then Mayor Anthony M. Masiello. Responsible for regular maintenance of the website content, and communication with the data processing department. Initially a Summer internship position, I continued as a regular employee evenings after school and additional summers as a full time employee.
Skills
Typography, layout and information design.
Web design and standards based front end development.
Wire-framing, user interface design and user driven design.
Animation, motion graphics design and production for web and broadcast.
Digital photography and non-destructive editing workflows.
3D Design, both physical and digital.
Traditional and digital illustration.
University level course planning and design.
Intermediate fluency in Spanish.
Software
Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Flash, After Effects, Premiere
3D Tools: Solidworks, Maxon Cinema4D
Preferred Text Editor: Coda 2
OOP, Actionscript 3.0, Javascript, PHP, HTML & CSS
Speaking Engagements and Gallery Showings
2013 MFA Thesis Gallery Show. Bevier Gallery March 2013
Refresh Rochester, Speaker 'Designing for Retinas' February 2013
GIRLS vs. BOYS Invitational Art Show. 1975 Gallery February 2013
Art of Procrastination: Solo Art Show. Boulder Coffee Co. February 2013
Coffee Cup Art. Café Sophie & Precita Park, San Francisco. August 2012
Thought @ Work Design Conference, Speaker. RIT October 2012
Lecture: 'Social Media & You!'. Webb Auditorium, RIT April 2012
'Sketchbooked' Solo Gallery Show. Pistachio Press March 2012
Interactive Collaborative Piece, "Technology". Born Magazine June 2005
Board & Chair Member Positions / Affiliations
Vignelli Center for Design Studies 2011 – Present
Web Advisory Board, RIT Summer 2010
Rochester Advertising Federation Chair Member 2008 – 2009
Awards
Professor of the Year: Gamma Epsilon Tau, Zeta Chapter April 2013
Gold Addy: DrinkZZZ.com March 2009
Addys: Judges Special Recognition Oscar Party Site March 2008
Gold Addy: Oscar Party Eastman House Site March 2008
Gold Addy: YouWoo.com Interactive March 2008
2 Silver Addys, Dumbwaiter Event Sitelets May 2005 & 2006
International Mobius Award, Kodak Motion Film Sitelet July 2005
School of Design: Outstanding Excellence Award June 2004
Resident Advisor of the Year / RA Team Player Awards May 2003
