-For-hire photography services covering concerts, weddings, elopements, events, family and headshot portraits.-Providing graphic design services for stationery, brochures, flyers, posters, packaging and branded collateral.-Consulting for small businesses on digital marketing strategy, branding, logos and identity.-Coverage of numerous brand activations for client Brown-Foreman (Jack Daniel's family of brands: Jack Daniel's Rye, Black Label, Single Barrel, Single Barrel Rye, Single Barrel Select, Jack Honey, Jack Fire; Woodford Reserve, etc)-Expert in care, operation and use of view camera (4x5), 120 (6x6 & 645 formats), 35 mm, light meters, wet darkroom process, film scanning etc. -Advanced fine art silver gelatin prints on fiber-based paper.-First camera: Canon AE-1 Program. Favorite camera: Yashica LM TLR.-Early adopter of digital photography (first digital P&S 2003; first DSLR 2007)-Workflows centered on Phase One CaptureONE and Photoshop software.

One of two funky saxophonists in the roots, zydeco and Americana outfit led by the one and only Chris Frantisak, with featured performances at Val's Halla Records (Oak Park), The Goal Line (Crystal Lake), The Wire (Berwyn), Skokie Back Lot Bash, Montrose Saloon (Chicago), etc.

Key Accomplishments:-Successfully launched the SLX-D Portable wireless microphone line; managed a 3-month ad spend of $75k spread across digital (social, display and ROS) and print media. Combined PR and advertising efforts garnered unique impressions in excess of 200 MM.-Saved $45–100k+ per annum in outside costs by performing file modifications, image manipulation, in-house photography and retouching, graphic design and art direction.-Planned and implemented launch of Shure’s first-ever Bluetooth earphones, managing lifestyle and product photography, print advertisements, and packaging design with an outside agency.-Consolidated packaging identities for multiple high-volume wireless microphone lines. Achieved >$1 cost savings, per package, by reducing over 60 unique packaging identities into a set of 15 global graphic IDs. -Developed and implemented packaging QR code strategy and relevant landing pages resulting in easier customer access to set-up and troubleshooting content.-Worked with photography vendors to create image asset toolkit in pursuit of streamlining future product photography shoots, resulting in more efficient engagements with lower expenses.-Created high-impact and engaging photography to support packaging, eCommerce, and social media channels.-Execution of start-to-finish packaging concepts, design and production of artwork and print-ready files for large-run product bundles-Continued support and supervision of print projects end-to-end, from RFP to DAM-Attend press OKs for packaging and marketing collateral-Continued excellence and exacting, detail-oriented proofreading, copy editing, color proofing-Management of updates to print and digital assets, websites, and communications-Provide front-line customer interactions at major trade events including AES, NAB, InfoComm, CES, NAMM.

-Support an intensive product launch cycle with creation and/or contracting of key marketing deliverables, such as Data/Spec Sheets, Brochures, Product photography, Lifestyle photography, Environment photography, Packaging photography-Collecting and collating deliverables, uploading to our Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, and maintaining updates throughout the lifecycle of the product-Furthering involved role in managing our large library of print collateral, which includes updating and occasionally creating content-Assist with implementation of updated brand guidelines and communicate changes to designers and stakeholders-Became a key internal contact for DAM system troubleshooting, maintenance and training-Performing all the responsibilities held as Intern in the Global Marketing group at the company

Handled the archiving of large digitized volumes of brand communications.Responsible for maintaining and updating department budget and reporting invoices to Accounts Payable.Involved with new product launch and related strategic branding and integrated marcom, including preparing written materials for a global audience and extensive use of desktop publishing software.Coordinated and directed a large scale product photography shoot, which included: -Ordering nearly 300 individual items-Maintaining an organized shoot schedule, managed over the course of a month-Repackaged and returned the items in a timely manner.Attended various photo shoots and provided nominal art direction and ensured a consistent portrayal of the brand through photographic representation.Current projects involve videography for internal training videos and handling high-volume video editing work over a long-term period for internal and soon-to-come public projects.Use of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)

-Part-time role in startup lifestyle, culture & entertainment webzine CUSP (Creating Unique and Substantial Products) Magazine with mission of promoting the entrepreneurial spirit of Chicago found in all walks of life and every industry, from fashion and music, to art, dining and drink.-Directing, shooting, conducting interviews and editing (full production) of video content with a team of intern camera ops, assistant editors, photographers and writers while hosting our on-loaction "On The Radar" segment.-Developed visual style guide for the publication for photography and videography style-Directed team of creatives in adherence to visual style.-Wrote reviews of up-and-coming Chicago restaurants-Edit, proofread and revise reviews to match editorial style and tone of voice of magazine-Design and produce print media and miscellaneous ephemera-Feature photographs for food, drink and people in Chicago restaurants and businesses-Gained extensive experience editing video in Adobe Premiere, in addition to furthering my skills in Photoshop, Lightroom & Illustrator

Tenor saxophone skronker in 4-piece Chicago-based experimental noise-pop recording and performing act found on the local DIY scene rocking bodies in basements and clubs like Subterranean, The Burlington, Schuba's, Mojo Cave, The Observatory, Hostel Earphoria and more.

Preparing written materials for the company and clientele, copyediting previously written content and creating client's profiles on Wordpress.

Key role in designing cover voted to be on the 2010 town carnival program, oversaw the operation of a municipal playground facility, entrusted with the care and supervision of young children ages 4-16, director of daily activities, fitness and special event planning, e.g. Tie-Dye day, Movie day, Playground Carnival

-Grill worker, pizzaiolo, fry cook and delivery driver.-Gained additional experience in customer service, delivery driving, general food service & prep work.

-Worked POS system to take orders for delivery and pickup.-Developed customer service experience.-Developed my interests in cooking.-Experience with food prep, learned knife skills.-Delivered fresh, hot pizza to the hungry citizens of Tonawanda and Amherst, NY