About

About Matthew

As a designer with over a decade of experience, I am continually drawn to design problems to which I can find interesting solutions. I started my career primarily in print, but have since extended my skill set to web and to various multimedia endeavors. I am fascinated by new technologies, which I not only strive to comprehend, but also to master. I routinely balance multiple, highly complex projects simultaneously and always meet deadlines. I have worked tirelessly to perfect my vision, execution and overall skill set to become a distinguished designer in a highly competitive field.

Skills

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Adobe Lightroom 5
  • Adobe Bridge

  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • WordPress
  • HTML 5
  • CSS3
  • Adobe Flash
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • MySql
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Adobe Fireworks
  • Adobe Muse
  • Coda2
  • SEO
  • UX/UI Design
  • Email Design
  • OmniGraffle

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Blender
  • Google Sketchup
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Flash

  • Camtasia Studio
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Audacity
  • GarageBand
  • Adobe Flash

  • Macintosh OS
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Drive
  • Interactive PDFs

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Experience

Associate Art Director 2014 – Present | Merion Matters

  • Senior Designer for ADVANCE for Administrators of the Laboratory, a monthly national publication; Cover-to-cover design; Responsible for all planning and management of magazine; Responsible for illustration / layout of all covers since August 2012
  • Senior Designer for ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine, a national publication; Responsible for all planning and management of magazine; Responsible for redesign of publication
  • Creation of graphics/illustration for print as well as web
  • Video editing and upload to web for every webinar ADVANCE offers as well as HTML landing page creation for all sponsored webinar offerings
  • Audio editing and upload to web for every webcast ADVANCE offers
  • Creation of interactive PDFs for web; Special targeted projects; Conversion of print magazines to interactive digital editions; creation of icons / buttons to expand functionality; Overall UI design with focus on usability
  • Point person in custom promotions; Logo creation / redesign; Communication with vendors as well as sales associates to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Use knowledge of HTML / CSS to update web landing pages; create email e-blasts; creation of table of contents page for use in conjunction with digital editions; Create HTML based pages from inDesign documents
  • Senior designer for special custom communication pieces
  • Responsible for total design / planning of special one-off annual magazines

Senior Graphic Artist (2009 – 2014) | Merion Matters

  • Senior Designer for ADVANCE for Administrators of the Laboratory, a monthly national publication; Cover-to-cover design; Responsible for all planning and management of magazine; Responsible for illustration / layout of all covers since August 2012
  • Creation of graphics/illustration for print as well as web
  • Video editing and upload to web for every webinar ADVANCE offers as well as HTML landing page creation for all sponsored webinar offerings
  • Audio editing and upload to web for every webcast ADVANCE offers
  • Creation of interactive PDFs for web; Special targeted projects; Conversion of print magazines to interactive digital editions; creation of icons / buttons to expand functionality; Overall UI design with focus on usability
  • Point person in custom promotions; Logo creation / redesign; Communication with vendors as well as sales associates to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Use knowledge of HTML / CSS to update web landing pages; create email e-blasts; creation of table of contents page for use in conjunction with digital editions; Create HTML based pages from inDesign documents
  • Senior designer for special custom communication pieces
  • Responsible for total design / planning of special one-off annual magazines

Graphic Artist (2006 – 2009) | Merion Matters

  • Responsible for design / planning / concept of interior of ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, a bi-weekly national publication
  • Responsible for design / planning / concept of interior of ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals, a bi-weekly national publication; Responsible for layout of cover
  • Instrumental in redesign of all biweekly publications offered by ADVANCE
  • Represented my employer at job fair events

Ad Designer / Relief Coordinator (2003 – 2005) | Merion Matters

  • Communication with printer
  • Ad creation and publishing
  • Responsible for layout of recruitment section using ALS (Advertising Layout System)
  • Met multiple weekly deadlines
  • Preparation of material for media kits
  • Training of new employees

Education

B.F.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania

1998 – 2002

  • Concentration in Graphic Design
  • Strong focus on photography and illustration

High School Diploma, Haverford High School

1995 – 1998

Continuing Education

  • Independent Coursework
  • HTML Weekend Workshop University of the Arts, Philadelphia
  • Photoshop CS3 Weekend Workshop
  • Lynda.com