Times Union, Albany, NY
June 2006–present
Marketing Media Specialist

Designed and produced various promotional materials including mailers, brochures, in paper advertisements and advertiser supported publications.

Imperial Pools and Saratoga Spa Co., Latham, NY
October 2004–June 2006
Graphic Designer

Provided input into the overall creative direction of the company’s different brands

Involved in the day-to-day management of the department

Designed and produced various marketing support materials such as mailers, brochures, advertisements, videos, presentations, spreadsheets, and catalogs.

Handled all product catalogs involving database linking and tagging

Managed all aspects of assigned jobs, including choosing printers, getting quotes, making comps, and approving proofs.

Responsible for troubleshooting technical problems, upgrading and maintaining systems, and archiving and backing-up files

Eric Mower and Associates, Rochester, NY
May 2003–August 2003
Graphic Design Intern

Assisted creative staff with design, mechanical pre-press production, and web design

Investigated and solved various computer and printing problems

Bill Gray’s Inc. and Hegedorn’s Inc., Webster, NY
August 1994–May 2004
Corporate Accounting Staff

Developed spreadsheets used for the calculation, and reporting of financial information

Solved various hardware and software related computer problems

Sassy’s Satellite, Schenectady, NY
May 2004–present

Redesigned, built, and maintained a catalogue website

Designed and produced product advertisements and mailers

Provided technical support and consulting for computer related questions and problems

Impress Printing and Graphics Inc., Albany, NY
September 2004–present

Designed and produced brochures, newsletters, logos, and magazine cover art

R.O. Blechman Inc., Ancram, NY
June 2004–September 2004

Assisted with the design and mechanical pre-press production of invitations, and posters