"Never apologize for how much love you have to give. Just feel sorry for those who didn’t want any of it."

Karen Isabella

Resume

Experience:

Roher Sprague Partners

Senior Graphic Designer, New Technology Management, Web Developer, Web Development/design Project Manager, Photographer, Chief Technology Officer

Employers: Melanie Roher & Sue Ann Sprague

January 3, 1999 - present

Responsibilities include:

Graphic design:

Exhibit design (3D realistic concept images, trade show booths), Signage and Environmental Design (3D mockups and vector production designs for exhibits, conferences, large businesses, restaurants, business vehicles, airplane graphics), Print design (posters, brochures, magazine covers, postcards, business cards, employee manuals, restaurant menus, book covers, etc.), Packaging design (Food products, 3D package mockups, POS products) Graphic design artwork stemming from an array of software expertise and talents including digital photography, digital imaging, 3D animation/design, web design, vector imaging, and natural media simulation. 3D program identification animations, vector and raster image combination animations, conference video projection and floor video screen animations.

Web design/development/UX:

Photography:

Client events, product photos, portraits, tabletop, imagery for artwork creation in print products, websites, ads, etc.

Information Technology Management:

Network Administration, setup, self-hosted email, and hardware maintenance: Macintosh OS X, hardware installations, software upgrades, Windows Server setup/maintenance cross platform file/print sharing, Proxy server and firewall setup (POP, HTTP, FTP, Real Media), local web server setup and administration, print server setup; Windows NT, Windows 2000, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Mac OS 7-11, Windows Small Business Server 2003, Windows Server 2012, Exchange 2013 administration, Linux Pure OS, Debian Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Zorin OS Linux . Office 365 set up and training for clients. Office 365 Business account administration.

Instructional Design:

Usage documentation, step-by-step instructions, web site maintenance instructional seminars, file transfer issues, Mac and PC differences and compatibility issues, client-productivity instruction. Teaching clients efficient ways of generating content, teaching internal employees efficient ways of designing content.

Clients Include:

Atara Bio

Event signage & swag design & production, Intranet design and maintenance, website design, website development, SEO, website maintenance, accessibility compliance, social media imagery and animations, internal corporate communications video animations and email newsletter designs, custom Wordpress job display system that syncs with internal management service.

Biotechnology Industry Organization

Conference signage for multiple global large scale events, website design, logo design, conference branding design, program books, digital program books (CD, USB, web), conference large screen projection animation with daily activity statistics updates, conference mailers, email marketing, industry analysis reports design & publishing.

Atos Origin

Intranet design and development, massive online employee handbook designed for both intranet and print usage; using Word documents, ASP, SQL Server, and Windows Server to have a sync-able search-able intranet and print capable employee handbook.

American Red Cross

Web-based annual report with videos, print annual reports, mailers, posters, signage, building identity signage environmental design, multilingual email marketing, multilingual flyers & posters, 9/11 disaster relief photography, 9/11 disaster relief temporary signage.

The Learning Channel

Branding and animations for pilot TV shows, talent photography, mailer marketing design.

Earthdata

Website design & development, information book design, stationery design, branding, logo design, mailer design, print marketing materials, brochures, email marketing, airplane exterior paint design.

Eldridge Street Museum

Exhibit design, exterior pedestal signage design, 3D modeling and texture previsualizations of exhibit, photography included in exhibit graphics, wayfinding signage, pamphlets.

New York Historical Society

Exhibit design, 3D modeling and texture previsualizations of exhibit.

 

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Pocketnow

Senior Editor, Reporter, Photographer, Video Editor

Employers:  Derek Snyder, Jared Miniman, Brandon Miniman, Anton Nagy, Micheal Fisher, Evan Blass, Jaime Rivera, Myriam Joire

              February, 2002 – May, 2024

Responsibilities include: User experience critiques and editorials; reviewing mobile technology products including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, in-car computers, and even cruise ships; writing editorials about industry news; travelling to attend press events around the country; reporting on events with text/videos/photography; collaborating with the team on other editorials. Skills involved: writing, speaking in front of the camera, macro photography, videography, video editing, time-sensitive on-location video/photo publishing, expertise in a wide variety of technology products and software (Windows, WIndows Mobile, Android, Apple iOS, Linux, smart watches, etc.) and social networking. Audience includes millions of readers/viewers per month.

Produced over 2,000 articles, reviews, & videos since 2002.

Guest Appearances on Mashable, MSDN Blog, MSN

Adam Lein Photography

Photographer

Employer: self-employed

2002-Present

Freelance photography for numerous fashion shows, special events, weddings, and portfolio development. Photography published in many online magazines, news sites, and advertisements. Very fast same-day turn around for edited photos delivered via custom programmed private gallery web app.

- Bellus Magazine NYFW coverage

- MADE NYFW

- Mercedes Benz NYFW

- Couture Fashion Week

- Style Fashion Week

- Rolls Royce Fashion Week

- Hitech Moda Fashion Week

- Hamptons Fashion Week

- Times Square Fashion Week

NYC Fashion Runway

Official Photographer

Employer: Davina Reichman Schuck

2014-2017

Fashion event and model photography and designer marketing. Published in dozens of magazines.

Diaspora Models International

Official Photographer

Employer: Gabriella Schon

              2012-2019

Photography and promotional graphics creation for the Diaspora Models International Beauty Pageant.

Digital Equipment Corporation: Littleton, MA (LKG1)

Graphic Designer

Employer/program manager: Cheryle West

July 14, 1997 - August 28, 1997

Responsibilities include multiple Intranet web site graphic designs and poster designs using various 2D, Vector, and 3D graphics software. External projects include on-line Help graphics, job aid design, and Start Up Guide cover design for Com2001 TransCOM software package.

Guymark Studios: Hamden, CT

Video production internship

Employer: Mark Gaurino

May June, 1998

Responsibilities include 3D computer graphics animations for corporate video clients, logo illustration. Use of Macintosh computers, AfterEffects, Infini-D4, Lightwave 3D, Illustrator, and Media 100.

Product Tester/Consultant

Adobe Illustrator 8-CS6, Adobe Acrobat 5-10, Macromedia Fireworks 2/3/4, OmniSky Wireless internet for Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, CreativePro.com, Impresse.com, Virtual Mirror LiveAction/TextureWorks/Vector Studio, CE Soft QuicKeys for Windows 1/2, Extensis Mask Pro 2, Extensis Phototools 2/3, Extensis Portfolio 4, Extensis Suitcase 8, Extensis Photoframes 2, Microsoft Office 2000-2016, Office 365, Microsoft FrontPage 98, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, Mac OS X, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.

Illustrator CS3, Illustrator CS2, Illustrator CS1, Illustrator 10 WOW! Book, Illustrator 9 WOW! Book, Illustrator 8 WOW! Book, Illustrator 7 WOW! Book: Peachpit Press.

Consultant, Contributor

Author: Sharon Steuer

July 28, 1997 October 28, 1997, Sept. 16, 1998 - 2003

Design of Adam Z's Shortcuts Kit published on the Illustrator Wow! CD-ROM. Windows based testing of CD compatibility. Artwork contribution.

Hyperactive Media Systems: Troy, NY

Senior Design Specialist

Employer: Mathew Johnston, CEO

August 1996 January 1999

Responsibilities include logo design, web based graphics production, HTML, animation design, CD-ROM interface design and layout, content research, and imaging consultant.

Albertus Magnus College: New Haven, CT

Teaching Assistant: Digital Color Photography

Supervisor: Jerry Nevins

January 1997 - March 1997

Aiding in the teaching of two classes emphasizing in the use of Adobe Photoshop. One class taught for day students, the other for Continuing Education Students. Responsibilities include performing demonstrations on the use of Photoshop 4.0 and 3.05 as well as personal attention to student projects and questions. Special imaging techniques are also demonstrated throughout the classes.

Teaching Assistant: Special Topics: Internet and Web Publishing

Supervisor: Robert Hubbard

April 1997 - June 1997

Aiding in the teaching of HTML code as well as the use of Internet Navigational devices. Responsibilities include demonstrating the use of HTML in the production of internet based media, demonstrating the use of graphic imaging on the internet, and discussions on upcoming web publishing techniques.

Communications Department Work Study:

Supervisor: Ron Waite

October 1996 - June 1997

Responsibilities include computer software maintenance

Phoenix ATP Tour World Doubles Championship: Photography

November 13, 1996

Audio Visual Work Study:

Supervisor: Scott Bartlett

September 1995 - June 1996

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory of Audio Visual equipment used

by faculty members.

Art Editor and Design: Breakwater Literary Magazine:

Supervisor: Dr. Susan Cole

March 1996 - 1998

Responsibilities include cover design, layout design, printing, and content management for this annual literary magazine.

Albertus Magnus Yearbook Staff:

January 1997 - 1998

Responsibilities include yearbook photography.

Masters Self Defense Centers: West Boylston, MA

Instructor: Shaolin Kenpo Karate

Employer: James Alty

February 1995 - September 1995

Tuttle and Traina Insurance Company: Sterling, MA

Assistant Prospect and Marketing Management

Employer: Richard Traina

June 1992 - September 1995

Responsibilities include Contracting Company database maintenance using Tickler and ACT! database programs.

Tish's Dishes: Sterling, MA

Monthly Special menu design using Microsoft Power Point 4

Employer: Tish Windward

October 1993 - March 1994

Education:

Albertus Magnus College:

New Haven, CT

Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Arts Concentration, Communications minor

GPA: 3.66

Graduated: June 20, 1998 (cum laude)

Worcester Art Museum: Art Classes

Various Summer Art classes: 1983 - 1988

Wachusett Regional High School: class of 1995

Holden, MA

Wachusett Mountain Snowboard Instructor Training: November 1994

Student Trooper Training Program: July, 1994

Massachusetts State Police Academy, New Braintree, MA

Computer Software Knowledge:

Graphics:

Adobe Photoshop 3 - CC 2024

Fractal Design Painter 4 - Corel Painter 2024

Adobe Illustrator 4.1 - CC 2024

Lightwave 3D 5.0 - 2019

Adobe Pagemaker 6.5

Adobe InDesign 1 - CC 2024

QuarkXpress 3.32

POV-Ray 3.0

Adobe Premiere 4.2 - CC 2024

Adobe AfterEffects 4.1 - CC 2024

Adobe Encore CS6

Adobe Bridge & Lightroom

Adobe Flash 5 - Adobe Animator CC 2018

Blender 3D

Lunacy UX designer

Scribus

Inkscape

Other:

Windows 3  - Windows 11

Mac OS 7 - 11

Numerous Linux Distributions: Pure OS, Zorin OS, Ubuntu, Debian, Raspbian

Microsoft Front Page 98-2002

Microsoft Expression Web Designer

Microsoft Sharepoint Designer

Microsoft Visual Interdev

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Outlook 98-2024

Microsoft Word 6 -2024

Microsoft Powerpoint 4 - 2024

Microsoft Access 2000-2024

Microsoft OneNote 2007-2024

Internet Information Server 4 - 9

SharePoint Team Services

Office 365 Enterprise

Small Business Server 2003

Windows Server 2012 Standard

Exchange Server 2013

Visual Studio 2010-2013

Numerous CMS sysems: Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, DotNetNuke

Other Skills and Interests:

Photography

Natural Media Arts

Road Bicycling

Bicycle Repair

Snowboarding

Martial Arts (Tae Kwan Do, Shaolin Kenpo Karate, Judo, Tai Chi, MMA, etc)

Creative Writing

Musician - Harmonica

HTML / Web Development (since 1995)

Awards and Shows

Microsoft MVP 2008-2010

Alumni Art Show

Albertus Magnus College 2015

Achievement Award: Art and Graphic Design

Albertus Magnus College Outstanding Achievement award 1998

Basys

Adam Lein's personal senior degree art show. April 23 May 8, 1998

Student Art @ ARTSPACE

Five College Arts Collaborative: February 7 - March 8, 1997

Six College Arts Collaborative: February 7- March 8, 1998

Koenig Art Center: Honorable Mention

Undergraduate Student Art contest: April 10 - April 30, 1997

Annual Sterling Arts and Crafts show: 1st Place

Sept. 6 - 7, 1997

 

Masters Self Defense Centers 1994 National Championships

Fighting - 4th place - Boys Intermediate 14-16yrs.

Sterling Education Association: Art

Art Award - 1991

Albertus Magnus College: Battle of the Bands 1996

1st place - special guest for Nocturnal Front.

Connecticut Poetry Circuit: 1997

Chosen to represent Albertus Magnus College