EXPERIENCE

SENIOR DESIGNER CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE 2012-2015

• Spearheaded redesign of Connecticut Magazine, working closely with the Editor to achieve a design that complemented the editorial vision

• Responsible for design of magazine covers, features and departments; consulted with General Manager and Circulation Manager on cover design to maximize newsstand sales 

• Designed prototype iPad apps for three of the most popular content categories:
  Best of Connecticut, Rating The Towns, and Connecticut Health; managed publishing and updating of the Best of Connecticut app in the Apple App Store

• Designed web graphics and content modules for Connecticut Magazine website; maintained website by uploading content and updating modules and databases

• Managed art budget, staying on or under budget every month; reduced art department costs by 50% over the course of two years

• Hired and negotiated fees and contracts with photographers and illustrators; styled and directed photo shoots both in studio and on location 

• Supervised in-house Design Associate in completing assigned duties

• Implemented cloud-based proofing system, increasing efficiency and accuracy of the editorial proofing process

• Contributed to editorial planning meetings to decide content for future issues

• Communicated with pre-press service bureau and printer to ensure pages met print standards; troubleshot technical issues with quick turnaround to remain on schedule

• Served as backup to General Manager, performing duties including ad tracking, communicating with outside vendors, and updating sales team on advertising issues

SENIOR DESIGNER THE CONNECTICUT BRIDE 2012-2015

• Initiated redesign of biannual bridal magazine and suggested refreshed editorial direction to better position the magazine amongst its competitors

• Generated and executed story ideas, working with writers, illustrators and photographers to achieve a compelling finished product

• Assisted in the planning of annual Connecticut Bride Expo; designed all promotional and event collateral; represented the magazine as a liaison to vendors and guests during event

ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE 2004-2011

• Designed ads for magazine advertisers, communicating with clients to determine design direction, tracking materials and securing approvals on tight deadlines

• Produced all promotional materials for Connecticut Magazine and its associated publications, including The Connecticut Bride, Connecticut Home & Garden, and the Connecticut Vacation Guide.

• Served as Production Manager for Connecticut Home & Garden (published four times a year, 2005-2008); responsibilities included soliciting bids from printers, choosing and ordering paper stock, layout of editorial and positioning of ads

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE 1999-2004

FREELANCE PROJECT WORK 2007-PRESENT

Promotional, ad and identity design for a variety of clients, including:

• The Art League of New Britain

• New Haven Legal Assistance Association

• The Discovery Museum, Bridgeport, CT 

• Foreign Policy Magazine

• Goddard House Assisted Living, Brookline, MA 

• Artbarn Community Theater, Brookline, MA

• College Grad Coaching, Milford, CT

• Marketview, Westchester, NY

AWARDS

2012 Excellence in Journalism Awards, Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists

First Place Non-Page 1 Layout (Magazine): 
“Connecticut Getaways As Seen on TV,” July 2012

First Place Hurricane Sandy, Non-Page 1 Layout (Magazine):
“Story of the Year: Superstorm Sandy,” January 2013

2013 Excellence in Journalism Awards, Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists

First Place Informational Graphic (Magazine):
“A Guide to Skirting Connecticut’s Campaign Laws,” August 2013

Second Place Non-Page 1 Layout (Magazine):
“Mob Story,” June 2013