Summary of Qualifications

12 years experience as a professional graphic designer specializing in print media
with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite on both Mac and PC platforms

5 years experience web design and interactive media

Ability to manage design and production teams in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Academic Background

SUNY Orange, Middletown, NY, May 1994

Graduated with Associate in Arts Degree with a concentration in communications and theatre arts.

SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, December 2003

Graduated with B.S. in Graphic Design

Professional Experience

1998 to Present

Principal, JNOVAK DESIGN 

Development of commercial materials for a variety of projects

including web site design, magazine layout, logo design, branding identity, marketing campaigns, etc.

2006 to 2011

Art Director, Schein Media, Kingston, NY

Oversee art direction of New York House, a monthly 4-color magazine, in all aspects of design and layout including on location photo shoots. Also in charge of developing the look of supplements, marketing campaigns, collateral materials as well as new publications.

2004 to 2006

Production Designer, Luminary Publishing, Kingston, NY

Original design of advertisements and marketing materials for Chronogram, a monthly magazine on arts and culture in the Hudson Valley.

Summer 2002

instructor, Children’s Media Project, Poughkeepsie, NY

Taught Graphic Design fundamentals to girls ages 13-18 years old.