* Graphic Designer responsible for all in-house print tasks with a focus on the nationally distributed sales circulars, advertisements and seasonal promotions. * Designed the look of the "Big Brand Sale" circular which was the most profitable circular for PETCO ever at the time of publication. * Successfully re-branded the looks of several PETCO events including the annual Hamster Ball Races, Valentine's Day Pet Party and PETCO's Howl-O-Ween Costume Competition.

* Pre-press production artist for the Consumer Products Department who eventually progressed to doing Graphic Design work. * With only feedback and text from an editor, single-handedly created the design, advertisements and packaging for the Art of Jim Lee Trading Card Set including all pre-press production of all 72 cards and the packaging using the Stormkote printing process.

Charge Nurse for 100 Hall responsible for med pass, resident treatments and supervision of CNA staff.

* Temp placement in graphic design positions as needed. Placed in only one * place, PETCO, which hired me permanently after working in their Advertising Department for * 1.5 years as a temp.

* Graphic Designer responsible for all in-house print tasks with a focus on the seasonal distribution of their Soviet collectibles catalog, Sovietski Collection and their home decor based catalog, Treasures From a Bygone Era. * Originally hired as part of a 6 person temp graphics team but eventually replaced all other temp members to become a one-man, permanently hired graphics team. * Saved the company thousands of dollars on photo reshoots by retouching existing product photography to match changes in the product inventory. Show less

* Worked closely with the game designers and the creative visual director on the character, background, UI art assets and advertisements. Primarily worked in Photoshop and Illustrator with some experience working in Flash and Unity. * Successful IOS titles include Face Fighter, Trucks and Skulls, Animal Legends and Spellcraft. * Worked on Disney Interactive's popular franchise Where's my Perry? and titles for the inauguration of Sony's Playstation Network.