Experience
Talent Buyer/Concert Promoter, Take Back Productions — 2003-2009
Worked as a talent buyer/concert promoter doing concerts on the eastern end of Long Island. I handled contract negotiations with bands, agents, venues, & vendors. I also handled all graphic design, press relations, scheduling of events and our web operations (website, webstore, online ticket sales, etc). Notable acts: Nightmare Of You (The Bevonshire Label), This Is Hell (Trustkill Records), Solders (Trustkill Records), Show Me Action (MTV Music Award Nominee)
Freelance— 2006-present
Currently I am available for freelance graphic design work, and on occasion photography work. Past projects include corporate identities, posters, book layouts, annual journals, business cards, and more. I’ve also shot weddings, live concert photography, and promotional photography for bands. Physical samples are available upon request.
Freelance Stagehand, JC Productions — 2008-Present
Setting up and breaking down front of house system, micing stage, etc.
Graphic Designer, Amereon, Ltd. — 2010-Present
My duties range from cover design, to book layout and everything in-between. I handle the layout of books both by hand and digitally, oversee the printing of our books, and handle the creation of cover art. On top of my creative duties at Amereon, I am also handle orders, packing and shipping, and basic office duties when needed.
Education
• Mattituck Jr/Sr High School, Mattituck, NY — 2007
• Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL. — 2013
Strengths
I’m proficient in Macintosh and Windows based computers, as well as the following software packages:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office
• Apple iWork
Some of my other strengths include printing knowledge, book layout experience, and customer service skills. I also can manage basic websites with some HTML and CSS knowledge, and experience with CMS systems such as Wordpress and e-commerce software such as CubeCart & ZenCart.