EXPERIENCE
Visual Designer at YouTube ongoing since Summer 2010

I lead design for the site-wide launch of the new visual language for YouTube.com and everything else I'm up to there is top-secret!
the www.youtube.com

Senior Visual Designer at Mule Design 2008 to 2010

I lead projects and work directly with clients to develop information architecture, visual language and branding for a variety of websites. Clients include Six Apart, Mint, The Financial Times, and The Applied Research Center. www.muledesign.com

Visual Interface Designer at Cooper 2006 to 2008

I designed visual interfaces from concept to pixel-level detail for clients, including Motorola, Dolby, Dymo, and Cigna, using the goal-directed
design methods. I also designed infographics and layout for the book, About Face 3. www.cooper.com

Art Director for Disposable Film Festival ongoing since 2007

I design and maintain the festival’s overall brand, including print, online, and motion graphics. I oversee other designers and advise the directors on creative matters and content selection. www.disposablefilmfestival.com

Art Director for My First Earthquake 2006 to 2011

I design and oversee all visual elements made for this indie rock band. I have concentrated on the online presence, merchandise, and album art. www.myfirstearthquake.com

EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University

I earned a BFA in communication design, a minor in creative writing, and graduated with university & college honors. I was on the Dean’s List for all semesters, recieved the School of Design Merit Award and Landesberg Prize in Graphic Design.

Glasgow School of Art

I studied abroad in Scotland in the advanced graphics program, focusing on motion graphics and textiles.

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts

I was accepted into this select state program as a junior in high school and studied graphic design and drama.

SKILLS

Visual interface design
Branding
User research
Persona development
Site architecture
Content strategy
Illustrating

SOFTWARE
Fluent

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe AfterEffects
Apple iWork
Microsoft Office

Familiar

HTML & CSS
Maxon Cinema 4D
Adobe Dreamweaver
Quark Express

INTERESTS

Songwriting
Singing and performing
Biking
Filmmaking
Drawing and painting
Writing poetry
Pittsburgh