Senior Graphic Designer -The Food Network, New York, NY May 2004 - Present
Conceptualize, design, animate and produce show graphic packages and elements for major cable network.   Provide general day-to-day graphic production support for Food Network original productions.

Senior Producer - America Online, Inc., Dulles, VA January 2004 - May 2004
Producer of short and long form online promotional spots for AOL for Broadband, seen by over 4 million AOL members per day. Conceive, write, produce, and oversee all aspects of spot production. Responsible for managing a team of designers and editors to ensure delivery of timely, high-quality spots.

Creative Services Director - MHz Networks, Falls Church, VA October 1999 - December 2003
Developer of creative direction and image for two nationally distributed independent public television stations. Create all graphic and broadcast design elements, logos, bumpers, show opens, promos, print design and websites. Delegate tasks to Creative Services Staff as they relate to station image in broadcast, print, web and new media.

Senior Editor - WNVC, Falls Church, VA June 1998 - October 1999
Editor and Broadcast Designer for Emmy Award winning WNVC productions in top ten market. Research industry trends and recommend equipment purchases and upgrades. Perform minor equipment repairs as necessary.

Commercial Producer/Writer - WPDE/WWMB - Florence, SC Sept. 1997 - June 1998
Commercial Producer/Writer for ABC/UPN affiliate. Duties include production of short and long form industrial videos for area businesses and non-profit organizations as well as news production. Prepare monthly budgets, research industry trends and recommend equipment purchases.

Commercial Producer/Writer - Time Warner Cable - Ithaca, NY February 1996 - Sept. 1997
Commercial Producer/Writer for Time Warner Cable affiliate. Duties include production of short and long form industrial videos for area businesses and non-profit organizations as well as news production as necessary.

Production Assistant - Time Warner Cable - Syracuse, NY April 1995 - September 1997
Duties include editing, shooting, lighting, creating CHYRON graphics, audio and for several Cable Ace award-winning programs.

Editing - Media 100i, Final Cut Pro, AVID, Cleaner, Sorenson Squeeze, DVD Studio Pro, DECK.

3D - Cinema 4D, Lightwave, Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator.

Graphic Design - After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Quicktime VR Studio.

Web Design - Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks.

Graphic Designer - "Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria," May 2005
Graphic Designer - "Great Parents, Great Kids," Blue Land Media Productions, March, 2003
Art Director - Department of Education: Making A Difference, ZGS Communications, Jan. 2001
Art Director - Latina Spirit: A Celebration of Women, ZGS Communications, June 2000
Art Director - Hispanic America: 1999 Year in Review, ZGS Communications, December 1999

Bachelor of Science 1991, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Park School of Communications - Major: TV/Radio Minor: English

2002 Capital Region Emmy Nominee: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Graphics - Long Term
2001 George Sever Spirit Award: Outstanding Enthusiasm and Committment Award (MHz NETWORKS)
2001 Capital Region Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Graphics
2000 Capital Region Emmy Award: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Editing, Promotions, PSA
2000 Capital Region Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Graphics
1999 Capital Region Emmy Award: Outstanding Public Affairs Program, Editor, "Diver(C)ity Pilot"
1999 Capital Region Emmy Award: Outstanding Documentary, Editor, "Tibetan Freedom Concert: Beyond the Music"
1998 Capital Region Emmy Award: Long Form Entertainment Program, Editor, "Diver(C)ity"
1997 CAB Finalist: Multiple Commercial Campaign
1997 CAB Finalist: Single Commercial: Less Than 50,000 Subscribers
1992 Semi-Finalist: The Dore Schary Awards for Human Relations Film and Video Productions, NY, NY, "Precious"
1992 Featured Producer: The Fourth Annual National Student Media Arts Exhibition, Rochester, NY, "Precious"