OBJECTIVE
To contribute to a growing company where I can effectively utilize my expertise.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Insurance Claims
Over two years of experience in the insurance industry as a liability claims adjuster.
Customer Service
Nearly 20 years of expertise in Customer Service in both retail business and as a call center representative. Outstanding communication skills, well written and spoken with wonderful inter-personal skills.
Technical Knowledge
Cross-platform knowledge of Mac and Windows based operating systems. Extensive background in computers with an exceptional working knowledge of software and hardware.
Web Design/Programming
familiar with a variety of web based programming languages, and the utilization of various online applications including communication, websites, and e-commerce.
Graphic Arts
Heavily experienced, with over two decades of industry standard software for graphic design, illustration, photo editing, animation, and video editing. Published artist with a thorough understanding of the print process.
WORK EXPERIENCE
NIAGARA MODEL & TRAIN DISTRIBUTORS, WEBMASTER & ART DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR 2010 - Present
NOVABLADE STUDIOS, FREELANCE MULTIMEDIA ARTIST, 1993 - Present
GEICO Insurance Company, 2008 - 2010
INDEPENDANT MERCHANDISER, 2008
MC DONALDS, CREW MEMBER, 2008
OFFICE DEPOT, PRINT AND COPY CENTER, 2006 - 2008
NERO INTERNATIONAL, ILLUSTRATOR & DESIGNER, 1999 - 2007
LEISURE LIVING, ILLUSTRATOR & WEB DESIGNER, 2004
SPLASH CAR WASH, ASSISTANT MANAGER, 2001 - 2003
RITZ CAMERA, SALES & LAB ASSOCIATE, 1997 - 1999
EDUCATION
GIBBS COLLEGE, Norwalk, CT
Associates of Applied Sciences of Digital Media, 3.7 GPA
Dean's List all semesters
AWARDS, HONORS, & RECOGNITION
Phi Beta Lambda Honor Society member (Future Business Leaders of America)
Guest speaker in classes, instructional workshop and panelist host
Winner of multiple art contests, awards, and other commendations
First Digital Media independent study student at Gibbs College
Guest of honor at conventions across the country
REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO
Available on request.
