WORK EXPERIENCE
LAIRD+PARTNERS, Designer, May 2010 – Present
Graphic designer collaborating with two art directors; our current
clients include Tory Burch, CFDA and Ermenegildo Zegna
YARD, Junior Designer, July 2009 – May 2010
Part of the design team at this design-driven creative agency;
accounts that I worked on included Equinox Fitness Clubs, The
Fragrance Foundation, Isopure, Laura Mercier and John Varvatos
LAIRD+PARTNERS, Design Intern, Summer 2008
Part of the design team at this boutique advertising agency;
accounts that I worked on included CK One, Tory Burch, DKNY,
Juicy Couture, Vince and Sarah Jessica Parker fragrances
Penn State University, Teaching Assistant, Fall 2008
Assisted professor Kristin Sommese in teaching, critiquing &
grading Penn State’s junior-level designers in the experimental
photography and design course, Photographics
EDUCATION
Penn State University, 2005 – 2009
Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
Minor in International Arts
GPA: 3.8
Computer Skills
Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Working knowledge of After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver
Study Abroad, Italy, 2007
Studied the Italian language and Renaissance art while living
with an amazing host family in Todi, Italy for the summer
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Graphis Publications, 2009
Experimental Portrait & Calendar Light designs featured
in the international journal of visual communication, Graphis,
for the 2009 New Talent edition
Novum Publication, 2009
Original essay written on creative director Marc Atlan published
in a three-page spread for the July 2009 edition of Novum
Schreyer Internship Grant, 2008
A financial grant awarded to an honors student at Penn State
University for a worthy internship that is an integral experience
for future career plans
The Schreyer Honors College, 2005 – 2009
The recognition as a student of integrity & high moral character
who employs knowledge and skills for the betterment of society;
annual scholarship given by the Penn State University
Josephine Rhea Award, 2006 – 2007
Scholarship awarded for excellence in International studies and
the Italian language; award is given to a student who is enrolled
in Italian courses and has exhibited outstanding achievement
Valedictorian Award, 2005
Honor bestowed upon a high school student demonstrating the
highest academic achievement within the class
LAIRD+PARTNERS, Designer, May 2010 – Present
Graphic designer collaborating with two art directors; our current
clients include Tory Burch, CFDA and Ermenegildo Zegna
YARD, Junior Designer, July 2009 – May 2010
Part of the design team at this design-driven creative agency;
accounts that I worked on included Equinox Fitness Clubs, The
Fragrance Foundation, Isopure, Laura Mercier and John Varvatos
LAIRD+PARTNERS, Design Intern, Summer 2008
Part of the design team at this boutique advertising agency;
accounts that I worked on included CK One, Tory Burch, DKNY,
Juicy Couture, Vince and Sarah Jessica Parker fragrances
Penn State University, Teaching Assistant, Fall 2008
Assisted professor Kristin Sommese in teaching, critiquing &
grading Penn State’s junior-level designers in the experimental
photography and design course, Photographics
EDUCATION
Penn State University, 2005 – 2009
Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
Minor in International Arts
GPA: 3.8
Computer Skills
Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Working knowledge of After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver
Study Abroad, Italy, 2007
Studied the Italian language and Renaissance art while living
with an amazing host family in Todi, Italy for the summer
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Graphis Publications, 2009
Experimental Portrait & Calendar Light designs featured
in the international journal of visual communication, Graphis,
for the 2009 New Talent edition
Novum Publication, 2009
Original essay written on creative director Marc Atlan published
in a three-page spread for the July 2009 edition of Novum
Schreyer Internship Grant, 2008
A financial grant awarded to an honors student at Penn State
University for a worthy internship that is an integral experience
for future career plans
The Schreyer Honors College, 2005 – 2009
The recognition as a student of integrity & high moral character
who employs knowledge and skills for the betterment of society;
annual scholarship given by the Penn State University
Josephine Rhea Award, 2006 – 2007
Scholarship awarded for excellence in International studies and
the Italian language; award is given to a student who is enrolled
in Italian courses and has exhibited outstanding achievement
Valedictorian Award, 2005
Honor bestowed upon a high school student demonstrating the
highest academic achievement within the class