Qualifications and Expertise

• Time Management - Project Management
• High Impact Presentations
• Organizational Leadership
• Experienced Troubleshooter

• Competitive - Driven to Succeed
• Sales Background
• Expert Computer Experience
• Advanced Photography Experience

Work Experience

February 2012 to Present

American Jewelry Supply, East Brunswick, NJ

Director of Graphic Design / IT

Led in the development of a 300+ page print catalog of 6,500 products
Designed small sample catalogs and flyers
Redesigned company website based on Volusion ecommerce software
Consolidated five different web hosting companies to a single host
Utilized analytics software to increase traffic, purchases, and website engagement

Managed a small network of computers ranging from MSDOS to Windows 7
Built computer systems for UPS shipments and accounting purposes
Purchased computers and other hardware to help increase work efficiency
Assisted in modernization of obsolete hardware and software

November 2007 to Present

J Kastner Photography, Morganville, NJ

Photographer / Graphic Designer

Photographed several independent movies for behind the scenes and marketing
Designed posters and graphic elements for independent movie productions
Photographed American Heart Association and Foundation Fighting Blindness events
Photographed weddings, headshots, corporate events, and fine art for galleries
Designed websites, logos, stationary, invitations, and various graphics

August 2011 to December 2011

Macy's, Eatontown, NJ

Administrative Support Team Associate

Facilitated the interview process, including execution of all new hire paperwork, and data input of new hires into HR systems
Assisted the Human Resources Manager
Balanced the vault and performed other cash functions on a daily basis

January 2010 to May 2011

Monmouth University Dark Room, West Long Branch, NJ

Lab Monitor

Applied experience in photography and computers towards student assistance

January 2007 to June 2008

Perth Amboy Board of Education, Perth Amboy, NJ

Substitute Teacher / Aide

Assisted special education children with communication through computers

June 2001 to February 2005

Moto Photo, Englishtown, NJ

Photo Technician

Assisted studio photographers and sold photography
Airbrushed imperfections in portraits using Photoshop
Established and maintained photo archive, developing, and printing equipment
Established digital database to keep track of memberships

Education

September 2008 to May 2011

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Bachelors in Communication (Major) and Photography (Minor)

• Applied Communication
• Media Literacy
• Film & Digital Photography

• Technology in Communication
• Public Speaking
• Persuasion

Various applied communication classes focusing on using media and public speaking to reach out to mass audiences
Further strengthened knowledge and experience in photography while combined acquired knowledge in communication to express stories via pictures
Active in the Monmouth University Photo Club and led in the development of the club's web site and social media network

October 2004 to March 2006

Katharine Gibbs School, New York, NY

Associate's in Digital Media

• New Media Technologies
• Branding
• Information Architecture
• Authoring

• Web Design
• Typography
• Interface Design
• Animation

Photo retouching and manipulation, as well as creating advertisements and posters with Adobe Photoshop
Created detailed vector illustrations and branding design in Adobe Illustrator
Developed quality web sites, using PHP, CSS, and XHTML in Dreamweaver