## BIO
**<u>ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
</u>****Associates Degree in Electronics Technology – (1988)** **Lakeland** **Community College**
**Bachelor of Science, with honors – (1984)** **Youngstown** **State** **University**
*Major in Biological Science, Minor in Medical Illustration*
**<u>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE</u>**
**Graphic Designer and Illustrator - Crescent Communications  Apr 2003 – Dec 2006**
* Designed art for book covers
* Laid out book interiors
* Designed promotional material for non-profit organizations
* Designed corporate websites
* Edited manuscripts
* Used Photoshop, Illustrator, MicrografX Designer, InDesign, Quark, Dreamweaver, Flash
**Engineering Consultant – Choice Designs Inc.                             Dec 1998 – Apr 2003**
* Developed new plastic products from concept to production
* Modeled and Drafted in 3D using SolidWorks and Pro/Engineer
* Implemented and maintained local area network
* Used Pro/Engineer 2001, Solidworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, 3DSMax
**Industrial Process Illustrator – Marconi Communications        May 1995 – Jun 1998**
·      Illustrated assembly procedures for line workers
·      Created 2D and 3D process instructions
·      Used Photoshop, Illustrator, MicrografX, TrueSpace, Pro/Engineer 2001,Â
**Research Assistant – Veterans Admin.** **Medical** **Center****             Jun 1988 – May 1995**
* Assisted in federally funded project for gait restoration in paraplegic subjects
* Assisted with surgical implantation of electrodes
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* Created illustrations for research papers, medical journals, and presentations
* Used Photoshop, MicrografX Designer
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## Area of Expertise
* Superior drawing and sketching skills
* Highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, InDesign, Quark, Flash
* Strong scientific and medical background
* Experienced in local area network implementation and maintenance
* Talented corporate website developer
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Creative problem solver Â