Accomplished graphic artist, illustrator and page designer with extensive newspaper experience. A collaborator with editors, reporters and photographers on projects of all sizes. Proficient in computer design programs and traditional media.

Directed the art department of two daily newspapers and the Sunday paper in Syracuse, N.Y. Supervised eight full-time artists in producing informational graphics, page designs, illustrations and special sections. Oversaw the continual redesign of the newspapers. Received awards from the Society of Newspaper Design for section redesign, informational graphics and breaking news presentation. Received awards from the New York State Associated Press Association for illustration and page design. Developed and maintained designs for weekly science page, Sunday features section and Saturday home and garden section.

Staff artist, The Post-Standard (a.m.), Herald-Journal (p.m.) and Sunday Herald American in Syracuse, N.Y. Combined daily circulation 150,000. 1993-1999. Art director, The Syracuse Newspapers, 1988-1993. Assistant art director, 1986-1988. Graphics editor, 1985-1986. Staff artist, 1983-1985.

A.A.S. in Graphic Design, Onondaga Community College.