Biography
Born in Tallinn, Estonia, I now live in Virginia Beach, VA.
Art has been my passion since I was a little kid. I was always drawing, coloring, painting, mostly with watercolors and gauche, and working with a construction paper. I used to design Birthday and Christmas cards for my friends and family. I also took art lessons from first grade to eight grade. In addition to art, I was also interested in photography. My mother and my uncle were the family photographers. I loved watching my Mom working in the dark room. Around the age of 10, I received my first manual camera and I started taking photos and working in the dark room. I was involved with arts throughout my teens and then I took a break for many years.
In 2002, I finally knew that I wanted to become a graphic designer and use a computer to create art. Now, my favorites are web design and digital photography. I love helping people and businesses with their digital photography, graphic and web design needs.
Resume
KEY SKILLS
HTML/XHTML, CSS layouts, table layouts, web design principles, web standards, cross-browser issues, search engine strategies, text and font management, site set-up, image optimization, scanning, digital photography, photo manipulation, PC and Mac.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Adobe InDesign CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Panorama Maker 3, Flash CS3, Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional, Adobe Premier, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook Express.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic and Web Designer - William E. Wood and Associates, Virginia Beach, VA, June 2007 - June 2008
Collaborated with creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork for marketing, promotional materials and corporate website.
Worked closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs and consistently met deadlines and requirements. Participated in production of print and promotional items for clients under directions of Marketing Department. Worked on multiple projects simultaneously.
Freelance Graphic and Web Designer - Dallas Design, Halcottsville, NY, April 2005 - June 2007
Designed web sites for Bishop B. Coutney McBath, Norfolk, VA, Christopher Durham, Scarlet Ibis Designs, New York, NY, and Terra Real Estate Company, Roxbury, NY. Designed ads for Stone Tavern Farm, Roxbury, NY. Created a logo, business card, brochure and web site for Allison Brothers Concrete, Inc., West Shokan, NY. Designed a web site for an artist, Alyssum Pilato, Halcottsville, NY.
Graphic Designer - Plattekill Mountain, Roxbury, NY, December 2001 - June 2006
Responsible for designing coupons, rack cards, promotional post cards, flyers, brochures, ads, banners, season passes, billboards and t-shirts. Maintained, Updated and redesigned existing web site. Scanned and retouched photographs. Set up Adobe Creative Suite and Macromedia programs and kept them up-to-date. Laminated, mounted and framed various marketing materials. Coordinated artwork exchange with publications, advertisers nd printing companies.
EXHIBITIONS and AWARDS
2007 Solo exhibition at Oasis Coffee and Tea, Roxbury, NY
2006 Community Photography Show and Contest, Roxbury, NY
2006 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY.
2006 Academic Achievement Awards, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY.
2005 Community Photography Show and Contest, Roxbury, NY - Best in category: Artistic Images; Third Place: Odds and Ends Category.
2005 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY.
2003 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY.
EDUCATION
Major: B. A. in Computer Art, Summa Cum Laude, May 2006
State University of New York at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
Emphasis: Graphic and Web Design
GPA: 3.92
RELATED COURSES
SQL, Web Design, Advanced Web Design, Computer Art I and II, Graphic/Publication Design, Digital Print, Two Dimensional Design, Digital Photography I and II, Photo Restoration and Retouching, Painting I and II, Watercolor Painting I and Drawing I and II.
