Education
Syracuse University
1997-2001, Syracuse, NY
College of Visual & Performing Arts
B.F.A Communications Design
Syracuse University
Summer 2000, Florence, Italy
Study Abroad Program
Art History and Photography
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
2005-2007, New York, NY
Teacher's Certification, Holistic Health Counseling
Experience
Bose | Visual Designer
April 2019 - June 2020, Framingham, MA
Visual Design and Strategy for the Bose Business Model Innovation Team. Building and testing design prototypes to validate incremental revenue opportunities
Bose | Art Director
March 2016 - Present, Westborough + Framingham, MA
Branding and Design for a range of communication touchpoints including packaging, websites, digital banners, advertising, retail displays, environmental and more
Hasbro, Corporate Design Studio | Senior Designer
March 2011 - March 2016, Pawtucket, RI
Art Direction, Design and Project Management for internal departments including Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Facilities, Global Communications, Global Philanthropy, Hasbro Studios, Hasbro Toy Shop, and Human Resources
Gavula Design Associates | Design Professional
September 2007 - March 2011, Melrose, MA
Art direction, Design and Project Management for clients including CBX, Girvin, Hasbro, Hendrickson Photography, Jane Street Capital, LAM Design, NY Fund for Public Schools, Perception Research Services, Revive Massage, Stamford Hospital, S3 Thermal Imaging, and Workshop Branding
Foodprints Creative Health | Holistic Health Counselor, Educator
February 2006 - September 2007, Astoria, NY and Melrose, MA
Private Counseling Practice, Health Education Workshops
CBX | Senior Designer
November 2003 - April 2007, New York, NY
Design for clients including Tylenol, Viactiv, Splenda, Lactaid, Monistat, General Mills, HealthSimple
HMS Design | Designer
November 2001 - October 2003, South Norwalk, CT
Design for clients including Snapple Beverage Group, Labatt Brewing Company, Honeywell, Bolthouse Farms, Cadbury Schweppes
Achievements
Mommying is Hard | Pro Bono Design
Hopkinton, MA, 2020
Logo Identity for Mommying is Hard, a local support group for moms
In the NEWW | Show Host
Hopkinton, MA, 2019 - Present
A podcast about New England locals using creative solutions to reduce waste
https://www.intheneww.com/
The Art of Employees | Project Lead
Providence & Pawtucket, RI, 2015 - 2016
An art gallery celebrating the creative spirit of Hasbro’s employees
Hasbro’s Global Day of Joy | Volunteer Work, Project Lead
Providence, RI, 2013 - 2014
South Providence Neighborhood Ministries, Food Pantry Assistance, Toy Organization, Facilities Painting and Decoration. Salvation Army, Play Space Redesign
Project Upcycle | Project CoLead and Contributing Artist
Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, RI, July 2010
Upcycling and Art Inspired Fashion Show developed by and created for Hasbro’s employees.
Designing for the Greater Good
January 2010
Foodprints brand identity, codesigner, Gavula Design Associates
American Graphic Design Awards
2010
Card design for Perception Research Services, designer, Gavula Design Associates
American Graphic Design Awards
2010
Stationery design for Hendrickson Photography, designer, Gavula Design Associates
Graphic Design USA
2003
Package Design Award of Excellence for Snapple Elements Redesign, codesigner, HMS Design