PUBLICATIONS
2009 Spot Illustration, Brand Packaging Magazine, July Issue
2008 Video Game Website Background, LottoRally
2008 Distinctive Merit Award: 3x3 Illustration Annual No.4
2007 “Farmer Cow” for West Hartford Cow Parade, The Farmer's Cow
2007 Lemonade, Ice Tea, and Lemonade Tea Drink Labels, The Farmer's Cow
2007 Newsletter, Hudson News Group, NJ
2007 Alumni Association Mailer, University of Hartford, CT
2007 Summerterm Catalog, University of Hartford, CT
2005 Aerie Book of Poetry and Short Stories, University of Hartford, CT
2003 "Let's Visit Simsbury, CT", Coloring Book, Tourism Dept. of Simsbury, CT
2003 Mural for National Arts Honors Society, Boundless Playground, Simsbury, CT
2003 Brochure, La Leche League of Farmington Valley, CT

AWARDS
2008 The Artist Magazine's 25th Annual Competition: Finalist in Portrait/Figure
2008 3x3 Magazine: Student Show, Two Merit Awards
2008 Society of Illustrators: Student Competition Award
2007 Society of Illustrators, LA: Illustration West 46 Competition Three Awards
2007 CADC Design Ain't Pretty: Gold Award, Two Excellence Awards
2007 3x3 Magazine: Student Show, Distinctive Merit
2007 Doris Kinsella Student Achievement Award
2007 Society of Illustrators: Student Competition Award
2006 Hartford Art School: Irma and Mort Handel Illustration Award
2006 CADC 2006 Student Conference: Illustration Portfolio First Place
2006 Hartford Art School Illustration Award: Outstanding Portfolio Award
2005 Collinsville Artoberfest Chalk Competition: Second Place, People’s Choice
2005 Hartford Art School Illustration Award: Outstanding Portfolio Award
2004 Collinsville Chalk Walk: First Place
2004 Hartford Art School: Goldfarb Art Exhibit
2004 CRT National Arts Program Competition: Honorable Mention

EXHIBITIONS
2009 Work it! Measure it! Hartford Art School Alumni Show, Silpe Gallery, W. Hartford, CT
2008 Society of Illustrators, New York, NY
2007 Study Abroad at Hartford Art School: Silpe Gallery, West Hartford, CT
2007 CADC Design Ain’t Pretty Awards Ceremony and Gallery, Portland, CT
2007 Society of Illustrators, New York, NY
2007 Reel Illustration, Senior Show: Joseleph Gallery, West Hartford, CT
2005 19th Annual Goldfarb Student Exhibition: Joseloph Gallery, W. Hartford, CT
2005 Travel & Art: The Painted Sketch: Silpe Gallery, Hartford Art School, CT
2004 18th Annual Goldfarb Student Exhibition: Joseloph Gallery, W. Hartford, CT
2004 CRT National Arts Program Competition Gallery: Hartford, CT
2003 Hartford Art School Show: Silpe Gallery, Hartford Art School, CT

EMPLOYMENT
August 2008- Present
Illustrator: Creative Media and Marketing, Product Ventures, CT
Product Ventures is a renowned resource for product and packaging innovation, known for product designs such as Heinz, Febreeze, and Duracell, among many others. As a primary member of the marketing and creative services team, I play an integral part in shaping the company image. My tasks include Photography and Photo Editing, Illustration, Graphic Design, Social Media Networking Services, and maintaining the Website.

Sept 2007- August 2008
Security Officer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
One of the distinguished members of the Museum's Officers responsible for protecting both the visitors and the artwork. I spent my days studying from the best while I worked. Responsibilities included helping open and close the museum, bag inspection, coat check, elevator service, escorting, guarding the artwork, working as a fire guard, and foremost just pure customer service. It's a guard's duty to help and inform the visitors in every way possible.