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:
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User interface design, navigational devices, icons, animations, CMS template creation for Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla and custom content management systems.
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Director of developer team
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Intranet and Extranet design/development
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Usability and accessibility testing, testing on a large variety of devices
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Wordpress theme development & management
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Linux Apache MySQL PHP Wordpress server setup (portable development servers)
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FTP server set-up & management
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Active Server Database integration with SQL Server and MS Access
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Site design targeted at employee maintenance and ease of use
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Large scale intranet site design.
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Qualitative usability testing.
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WebDAV collaborative setup and administration
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SharePoint subweb development for client and project team collaboration.
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Development of a user interface design technique offering a high degree of UI maintenance ease.
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.
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