ROCHESTER, NEW YORK CONTACT | PORTFOLIO   •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     • QUALIFICATIONS Innovative, passionate published artist/designer and writer with diverse experience and interests applicable to traditional paper and digital scrapbooking, card making, paper arts, home décor and general crafting. Exceptional team player with proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering inventive, eye-catching designs appealing to a broad range of levels and tastes. Adept at using a variety of products in a wide array of mediums with ease. Able to supply simple, easy-to-follow instructions with every project. EXPERIENCE DESIGN TEAM MEMBER ("CITY PLANNER") ScrapVillage.com, February 2003 - PRESENT • Contributes artwork to monthly and special features. • Active, enthusiastic member of message board community. • "Fancy Flower Fillers" article -- September 2006 FREELANCE DESIGNER various publications and companies, 2000 - PRESENT • See list of published and commissioned artwork below. Outstanding Accomplishments: • 2004 Memory Makers Masters Finalist. • 2001 Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame Honorable Mention. SITE MANAGER ("CITY MANAGER") ScrapVillage.com, March 2006 - September 2008 • Used knowledge of HTML and FTP functions to perform site updates. • Aided in planning and executing ideas to improve and build upon quality of site. • Assisted mayor in co-ordinating bonus features and special events. • Assisted mayor in organizing everyday operation of 6-member design team. • Attended CHA to assist in purchasing for online store. DESIGN TEAM MEMBER Project X, March 2007 - May 2008 • Contributed a variety of demo and display artwork for various assignments/venues. DESIGN TEAM MEMBER TwelveFridays, January 2007 - May 2007 • Contributed artwork to team gallery. DESIGN TEAM MEMBER Therm O Web, November 2004 - 2007 • Designs and creates display projects for catalogs and tradeshows. • Provided artwork for 2006 advertisement. • Frequent candidate of endorsement payment program. FREELANCE ARTIST Memory Makers Magazine, April 2003 - September 2006 • Proposes ideas for and produces consistent, quality artwork for publication. • Creates commissioned pieces according to specifications. • Demonstrates dependability under pressure and ability to provide quick turnaround time. • See list of published art below. FREELANCE WRITER Memory Makers Magazine • Lettering & Titles Column (January 2006 - June 2006 issues) • "Mixing Patterned Papers" -- February 2005 (pages 40-43) • "Choosing An Album" -- April 2005 (pages 38-41) • "Holiday Cards" -- December 2004 (pages 93-97) • "Stamped Embellishments" -- Stamping in Scrapbooks (pages 71-77) • "If I Knew Then What I Know Now..." -- Layout Mania (pages 106-115) FONT & PRODUCT RESEARCHER Memory Makers Magazine, Lettering & Titles Column, August 2005 - December 2005 • Researched computer fonts, formulated lettering sets and prepared contact sheets. • Compiled diverse list of lettering products to complement monthly topic. • Collaborated with editors to develop inspiring content and provide accurate sources. • Assisted in generating and planning new themes. EDUCATION YORK UNIVERSITY -- Toronto, Ontario • Honors Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and Sociology, 2001 PUBLISHED ART MANUFACTURERS: FANCY PANTS DESIGNS • CHA Winter 2005 -- various artwork for tradeshow booth ARCTIC FROG • 2004 -- various artwork for website KOPP DESIGN • 2003 -- various artwork for website PUBLICATIONS: CANTATA BOOKS INC. • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- cover art • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- Hooked Up! (page 10) • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- Change of Scenery (page 18) • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- Favorite Images of Julie (page 121) • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- The Living is Easy (page 124) • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- Ninja Night 2006 (page 125) • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- House Work (page 131) • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- Table For Two (page 152) • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- Downtown Disney Dining (page 153) • Scrapbooking Digitally (February 2008) -- tag (page 172) PAPERCRAFTS MAGAZINE • December 2007/January 2008 -- Ice Box (page 83) SCRAPBOOKING M.M. MAGAZINE (SWEDEN) • March 2007 -- Girl of My Choice (page unknown) • March 2007 -- First Loves (page unknown) • November 2006 -- Favorite Halloween Decorations (page 43) MEMORY MAKERS IDEA BOOKS & MAGAZINE • Toddlerhood February 2007 -- Routine Chart (pages 94) • Inspiring Theme Albums July 2006 -- If Only We Lived Closer... (pages 45-46) • Pet Pages Unleashed 2006 -- Dog Days of Summer album; Summer Treat (page 120) • 2006 Memory Makers Scrapbooking Top 50 -- handmade cards (pages 45, 50-51) • Ultimate Guide to Scrapbooking 2006 -- two tags (page 119) • December 2005 -- journaling & title sets (page 55) • December 2005 -- matchbook holiday photo card (page 82) • December 2005 -- snowglobe holiday photo card (page 85) • Quick & Easy Sketches for Scrapbookers 2005 -- 18% Grey (page 32) • Quick & Easy Sketches for Scrapbookers 2005 -- Sushi Night  (page 68) • All Men Scrapbook Pages -- White to Beginner Yellow (page 56) • November 2005 -- Thanksgiving Dinner For 2 (page 109) • November 2005 -- Humble {Happy} Beginnings  (page 105) • Your Scrapbook, Your Story 2005 -- Reality Check (page 31) • Your Scrapbook, Your Story 2005 -- What Happy Looks Like (page 55) • Fast & Easy Scrapbooking 2005 -- A Little Vintage Flair (page 47) • Scrapbooking Family Memories 2005 -- Reading with Chicken (page 118) • September 2005 -- Shopping for Silks (page 93) • July 2005 -- City Market (page 56) • More Quick & Easy Scrapbook Pages May 2005 -- July 4 (page 63) • Travel Scrapbooks May 2005 -- Stats from the Road (page 43) • May 2005 -- Makeshift Office (page 54) • How to Take Perfect Scrapbook Pictures 2005 -- Vignettes of Italian Life (page 49) • February 2005 -- Japanese Fashion Magazines (page 22) • February 2005 -- Wild N' Crazy Cutie tag (page 23) • Stamping in Scrapbooks November 2004 -- Charm is More than Beauty (page 120) • Scrapbooking Your Wedding 2004 -- "I do" Hairdo (page 25) • Scrapbooking Your Wedding 2004 -- The Knight Who Brings Me Camelot (page 31) • Scrapbooking Your Wedding 2004 -- Coins, Cord and Veil (page 66) • Scrapbooking Your Wedding 2004 -- Sand Ceremony (page 66) • Scrapbooking Your Wedding 2004 -- Daughter-in-Law (page 99) • December 2004 -- Blanco Christmas 2003 (page 87) • Scrapbooker's Survival Guide September 2004 -- Our Chapel (page 37) • Celebrating Holidays Scrapbook-Style 2004 -- Not Funny Being Green (page 26) • Scrapbooking Your Adult Years 2004 -- Jac, Leah, Beth, Sarah (page 75) • August 2004 -- various artwork in the Scraphappenings department (pages 32-33, 36) • Layout Mania July 2004 -- A Dog Has One Aim In Life... (page 107) • Computer Scrapbooking July 2004 -- Haul from the Mall (page 97) • Creating Vacation Scrapbook Pages 2004 -- Exotic Animal Paradise (page 75) • Creating Vacation Scrapbook Pages 2004 -- Canadian "Meese" (page 125) • June 2004 -- A Fashionista's Favorite Pastime (page 65) • March/April 2004 -- Love Is Patient (page 51) • November/December 2003 -- Our Chapel (page 64) • Birthday Scrapbook Ideas November 2003 -- Party Hardy...Baby! (page 53) • Birthday Scrapbook Ideas November 2003 -- My So-Called Quarterlife Crisis (page 81) • Heritage Scrapbook Ideas September 2003 -- The Cinematographer (page 58) • Heritage Scrapbook Ideas September 2003 -- A Vintage Wedding (page 76) • Heritage Scrapbook Ideas September 2003 -- June 21, 1936 (page 77) • Heritage Scrapbook Ideas September 2003 -- Alter Ego (page 81) COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO SCRAPBOOK PROJECTS ILLUSTRATED (BOOK) • October 2006 -- circle journal artwork SIMPLE SCRAPBOOKS IDEA BOOKS • Scrapbooking Celebrations June 2004 -- A Wedding Reception: Italian Style (page 115) • PDQ Scrapbooking April 2003 -- Friends Forever (page 43) SCRAP CITY (BOOK) • April 2006 -- featured artist and artwork BIRDTALK MAGAZINE • October 2004 -- Bird Watch (page 22) PAPERKUTS IDEA BOOKS & MAGAZINE • PK 2004 Readers' Showcase -- Oceanside (page 44) • June/July 2003 -- Men in Uniform (page 28) • June/July 2003 -- The Thrills of Being This Marine (page 27) • 2003 PK Power Book -- Riding Horseback (page 125) • April/May 2002 -- Leah (page 89) • August/September 2000 -- Earth Angel (page 57) CREATING KEEPSAKES IDEA BOOKS & MAGAZINE • August 2003 Online -- I'll Be Home Soon (page 5)  • Big Idea Book of Wedding Memories 2003 -- The Letters (page 22) • Big Idea Book of Wedding Memories 2003 -- Unforgettable (page 94) • Big Idea Book of Wedding Memories 2003 -- Brother (page 136) • March 2003 Online -- Ground-Breaking Progress (page 2) • 2001 Hall of Fame -- Wait, Please (page 149) • October 2001 -- Brimley Woods (page 59) • February 2001 -- Cold Snow, Warm Heart (page 169) TELEVISION: HSN (HOME SHOPPING NETWORK) • June 12 & 16, 2007 -- created Xyron demo and display artwork for Donna Stork • April 4, 2007 -- created Xyron Personal Cutting System demo and display artwork for Jennifer Grant • March 5, 2007 -- created Wishblade demo and display artwork for Jennifer Grant SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES (PBS CHANNEL TELEVISION PROGRAM) • layouts featured in various episodes by Michele Gerbrandt, Memory Makers Magazine founder WEB: WORLD CARD MAKING DAY • October 2007 -- artwork for website PAGE OF THANKS (OPERATION GRATITUDE) • December 2006 -- artwork for website CRAFT TV WEEKLY (WEB BROADCAST) • featured in The Scrapbook Lounge Member Spotlight for the week of February 17-23, 2006 • featured in The Scrapbook Lounge Member Spotlight for the week of May 5-11, 2006 •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     • WANT TO KNOW MORE? Scrapbooking since: August 1998 Favorite styles of the moment: graphic, grunge, pop art, collage Favorite topics of the moment: travel, adults, pets, humor, TaeKwonDo, girlfriends, baby Favorite art supplies: patterned paper, ink, paint, fonts, glitter glue, acrylic jewels, 3D adhesive Favorite embellishments: words, rubber stamps, chipboard Favorite skills: Photoshop Elements, taking my camera off automatic Favorite quote: "Find those places inside that jump for joy and do things that bring out your best, most magic self." --SARK Favorite books: dictionary and thesaurus I will: indulge in all mediums and page sizes (including ones I haven't tried yet!) I won't: discriminate against stickers, die cuts, punches, corner rounders or decorative scissors I want: a zoom lens, good mail days, every last rubber stamp in the world (apparently!) Current obsessions: keeping lists, cooking, shopping for baby Current guilty pleasures: staying in my pj's for as long as I can Current bowling average: 102 •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •     • THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO VIEW MY RESUMÉ. e-mail: OrangeShooze@gmail.com