Employment: typesetting, comp and pre-press mechanical print production:

Merkley and Partners, New York, (2007-2008: 21 months)
Full-time late shift. I preformed stock photo research and did the retouching to compile Art Directors’ pencil-sketched ideas for comp and TV board presentations. I also worked on producing new business pitch presentations, powerpoint documents and all other account's mechanicals including Arby's packaging mechanicals that had
die-cuts.
Software: QuarkXpress 6, CS3 Indesign, CS3 Photoshop, CS3 IlIustrator and Acobat Professional 8.
Workflow: Xinet/FullPress/Webnative
Accounts include: Mercedes-Benz, Arby’s, Cold-Eeze, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, PSEG, Miralax and Ferrero

Young and Rubicam, New York, (2006-2007: 14 months)
Hired to be dedicated computer graphic production person on the SunTrust account. I assisted setting up the workflow for newsprint, did all the print production for newsprint and magazine and attended Monday status meetings to discuss client needs, emergencies, deadlines and job status of outgoing and incoming. I also work on
other accounts, as well as global material for Y&R.
Software: QuarkXpress 6, CS2 Indesign, CS2 Photoshop, CS2 IlIustrator, Acobat Professional 6.0.2, PitStop Professional, FileMakerPro and Adsend.
Workflow: Xinet/FullPress/Webnative
Accounts include: Suntrust, Chevron, Campbell’s, Bronx Zoo, UNCF and Metlife

StudioPSD, New York, (2004-2006)
An independent pre-press service owned by IPG within Lowe Worldwide. I maintained responsibilities noted below, preformed QC on outgoing jobs, did work on PowerPoint documents doing corrections or output and also worked on all other account’s mechanicals; such as GMC Catalogs–Canyon 2006, Sierra 2006, Savana 2006 and 2007 Yukon–which were produced in InDesign.
Software: QuarkXpress 6, CS Indesign, CS Photoshop, CS IlIustrator, Flightcheck, Acobat Professional 6.0.2 and Distiller 6, Font Reserve Client, PitStop Professional, Apago, FileMakerPro, PowerPoint and Adsend.
Workflow: Xinet/FullPress/Webnative
Accounts include: Draft, Alchemy, The Sloan Group and Lowe

Lowe Worldwide, New York, (2000-2004)
Assigned as a team member to create an automated workflow for Saab’s B/W newsprint Regional Program. We produced a relational DB called “the Solution”. The Solution workflow automates duplication and tagging with dealer information, creates PDF X/1-a files and prints, displays PDF files via web browser, tracks approval status, generates and prints complete AdSend tickets with PDF attached, tracks transmission status and provides archiving. The production and account personnel can view or download PDFs locally or remotely using FileMaker Pro or any internet browser, review the insertion information and kill or approve ads.
Saab print production consists of b/w regional tactical and multi-ad, national tactical magazine ads, television supers (art cards), building wraps, outdoor billboard and kiosks.
Software: QuarkXpress 6, CS Indesign, CS Photoshop, CS IlIustrator, Flightcheck, Acobat Professional 6.0.2 and Distiller 6, Font Reserve Client, PitStop Professional, Apago, FileMakerPro, PowerPoint and Adsend.
Workflow: Xinet/FullPress/Webnative
Accounts include: Saab, GMC, J&J, Mass Mutual, Milk Foundation, Century 21, Macy’s, Electrolux, Verizon Wireless and Unilever

Lowe & Partners/SMS, New York, (1997-2000)
Assigned to the Sun Microsystems and 3Com accounts, I worked tightly with Art Directors to produce comps and was responsible for maintaining consistent graphical standards. I enjoyed the challenge working on these accounts with their fast pace, international volume and detailed graphical standards.
Software: QuarkXpress, Photoshop, IlIustrator & Acobat
Accounts include: Bailey’s, Smirnoff, Mercedes-Benz, Sun Microsystems, KPMG, J&J, 3Com, Mass Mutual, Heineken, Amstel and Sprite


Freelance: Graphic Design, Comp work, presentation work and mechanical print production:

Jack Morton, New York Marketing & Advertising contact: Mary Calame (2009)

DiNoto, New York, Advertising | contact: Vivian Cunningham (2009)

Infranco Moore Group, New York, Pharmaceutical Advertising | contact: Andy Moore (2009)

The Tribeca Trib, New York, Publisher | contact: April Koral (2009)

BrandBuzz, New York, Consumer Advertising | contact: Nadine McEvoy (2008)

MVBMS, New York, (now Euro RSCG Worldwide) Consumer Advertising | contact: Patrick Sullivan (1997)

Science WorldWide Inc., New York, Pharmaceutical Advertising | contact: Steven King (1997)

Rose Glenn Advertising, Reno, NV, Advertising & Public Relations | contact: Mr Rose (1996-97)

Cf2GS Inc., Reno, NV, Marketing Communications, Design | contact: Mark Curtis (1995-97)

Ruder Finn Design, New York, Design | contact: Erwin Rivera (1994-95)

Girgenti, Hughes, Butler & McDowell Inc., New York, Pharmaceutical Advertising | contact: Mary Calame (1994-95)

Chapman Direct Adv., New York, Direct Advertising | contact: Mark Stahl (1991-92)

Lewis & Gace, Fort Lee, New Jersey, Pharmaceutical Advertising | contact: Roberta LaFlotte (1991-93)

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Design | contact: David Harvey (1990-91)