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AkersDavis
Logo development, web design & development for AkersDavis.com, an executive and leadership consultant based in Connecticut. Visit AkersDavis.com.
West Hartford Community Theater
Website design and development for West Hartford Community Theater, a non-profit community organization based in West Hartford, CT. Developed in Wordpress. Visit WHTheater.org.
Appcitement
Appcitement is an emerging blog dedicated to Mac OS X application reviews and development. I created a clean blog design with the familiar OS X dock and used app-like icons for the navigation. The site was developed in HTML5 and runs on Wordpress. Visit Appcitement.
The Silhouette Project
The Silhouette Project is an arts + philanthropy organization in central Connecticut. The organic, textured design complements the artist's vision for her work. Visit the Silhouette Project.
Charter Oak Gala Invitation
The Charter Oak Cultural Center (Hartford, CT), a multicultural non-profit organization, required a classic, elegant invitation for their annual Gala while on a very limited budget. I concepted and designed the four-piece invitation which improved upon the organization's previous designs and satisfied the needs of the Gala Committee & Board of Directors.
'Forgeries' Invitation
Invitation design for Forgeries gallery exhibition/auction for Charter Oak Cultural Center. The light-hearted event featured "forgeries" of famous paintings by local artists up for auction. The invitation was designed in a whimsical style to complement the welcoming nature of the event.
'Mural as Mirror' Poster
11" x 17" poster designed for open studio/gallery opening at Charter Oak Cultural Center. This event was the highlight of the summer's events and called for a well-designed, intriguing poster to promote the gallery's opening.
Identity Development
Logo development for Charter Oak Cultural Center, a non-profit arts organization housed in the oldest synagogue building in the state. The building has a characteristic dome which is reflected in the logomark, emphasizing the historic roots of the organization while clearly identifying the organization's modern mission of social justice.
resume
education
B.A. Graphic/Information Design, December 2008
Minor: Communication
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
software skills
Expert : Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Mac / PC Platforms, HTML / CSS.
Proficient : Adobe Flash, PHP/MySQL, Javascript, Search Engine Optimization, eCommerce with Miva Merchant, Social Media Marketing
experience
Graphic/Web Designer, September 2010 - present
QScend Technologies, Inc., Waterbury, CT
Web Designer, May 2009 - September 2010
Payson, LLC., East Haddam, CT
Graphic Designer, Aug. 2008 - May 2009
Charter Oak Cultural Center, Hartford, CT
Design Assistant, Sept. 2007 - Dec. 2008
Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT
Graphic Design Intern, June 2007 - Aug. 2007
Jekyll Island Authority, Jekyll Island, GA
