CV

Education

M.A. in international relations from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University specializing in intercultural communication and negotiation
B.S. in political science with a specialization in international relations and certification as a professional mediator from Boise State University
Ongoing training in: Advanced Photoshop techniques, InDesign for Long Documents, Social Networking and Web 2.0.

Professional Experience

Freelance Web and Graphic Designer 2004-Present

Research Fellow, Oct. 2009-Present

Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, Syracuse, NY

Director of Business Relations, Oct. 2007-Sept. 2009

Center for a New American Security, Washington, D.C.

Director of Communications, Nov. 2005-Oct. 2007

World Security Institute, Washington, D.C.

Specialties

+ boutique webdesign
+ graphic design for print and web
+ logo design and brand creation
+ identity packages (logo, business cards, stationary, etc.)
+ social networking & online advertising
+ production schedule advice & assistance
+ publication design and marketing

Skills

Software

InDesign
PhotoShop
Illustrator
Dreamweaver
Fireworks, ImageReady
Flash (Improving)
Advanced Photoshop training on visual representation of data with renowned artist Ed Tufte
Certified expert training with InDesign for long-documents
Basic video editing

Languages

HTML 4.01 Strict / XHTML 1.0 Strict
CSS (and integration with WordPress and Joomla 1.5)
XML/RSS

Marketing and Fundraising

Google Analytics, AdWords, AdSense, Checkout
Convio, Email Labs, iContact, Bronto, and MyEmma
DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge
Amazon.com Sellers account and Kindle Sales Management
Vocus

Editing

AP Style and Chicago Manual

International Travel

I have lived, worked and/or travelled in: Martinique, French West Indies; Paris, Nice and Grenoble, France; Florence and Rome, Italy; Zagreb, Split and Hvar, Croatia; London, England; New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, India.