Resume

Experience

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Feb 2018 - Present
Creative Director / Visual Design
Pixels 360
Boston, MA

I lead the digital design team at Pixels 360, overseeing UX and visual direction across websites, apps, landing pages, social media, and lead gen campaigns. My role includes team mentorship, client and project management, UI design systems, and hands-on wireframing and prototyping. I also serve as a key liaison between design and development.

Achievements
  • Consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
  • Contributed to growth in digital revenue, team expansion, and client acquisition
Nov 2014 - Feb 2018
Creative Director + Web Developer
RSW Advertising, Financial Media Exchange
Plymouth, MA

As Creative Director at RSW Advertising, I led the visual identity and messaging for the agency and its sister company, Financial Media Exchange (FMeX), a primary client. My focus spanned branding, UX/UI design, and web application development, while managing a cross-functional team of five designers and developers. I directed the creation of responsive websites, digital products, and multi-channel marketing campaigns.

Achievements
  • Held a key leadership role across product, marketing, and business development
  • Led UX/UI design and front-end development for the FMeX platform, driving its launch and growth
Jan 2013 - Nov 2014
Web Designer + Front End Developer
DST Customer Communications
Weymouth, MA

During my time at DST I designed and developed websites, landing pages, and HTML emails using modern web standards (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery) and responsive design principles. I also created and managed digital content across web, social, and email channels, and produced print collateral including brochures, presentations, and sales materials for both internal and external clients.

Achievements
  • Consistently delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Honored with Principles of Excellence Awards for accountability and customer-centricity

Education

2019 - Present
The Interaction Design Foundation
Aarhus, Denmark
Multiple Certifications
User Experience / Design Thinking / HCI

My studies at the Interaction Design Foundation focus on key areas such as design thinking, user experience (UX), and human-computer interaction (HCI). Through in-depth courses, I have learned how to create intuitive, user-centered designs that solve real-world problems. The curriculum has equipped me with practical skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving field of digital design.

Achievements and Honors
  • Top 10% Course Taker
  • Assiduous Learner Award
  • Local Group Member
May 2006
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Electronic Imaging / Digital Media

I received my BFA degree in Electronic Imaging / Digital Media at UMASS Dartmouth. This degree focus includes web and graphic design, typography, 2D/3D computer animation and motion graphics.

Secondary studies included sculpture, woodworking, ceramics, photography, painting and illustration, computer science (basic programming), economics, art history, music theory and creative writing.

Achievements and Honors
  • Dean’s List
  • Senior Class Treasurer
  • Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity: VP Finance, VP Membership

Professional & Technical skills

Creative & Art Direction
Team Management
Project Management
Client Relations
Customer Service
Strategic Planning
Startup Experience
Corporate Work Experience
UX / UI Design
Visual Design
Web Development
Product Design
Responsive Web Design
Graphic Design
2D / 3D Animation
Video Editing & Production
Generative AI
Prompt Engineering
Large Language Models
Creative Thinking
Web Server Management
Google Analytics
Digital Advertising
Database Administration

Software and Programming

Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere
After Effects
Zeplin
Lightwave 3D
Maya
MS Office
MAMP
Sublime Text
Git Respository
Version Control
HTML
CSS
SASS/Bourbon
PHP/MySQL
JavaScript
jQuery
Ajax
React
Node.js
RSync