Curriculum Vitae

PARTNER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR

1. 2COMMUNIQUÉ, Albany, NY, September 2003 – present
   The design studio develops projects for regional and national clients focusing on editorial design, whether it’s for the print or digital medium. Projects include various print, interactive, motion and identity components. Partial client list: AIGA Colorado, AIGA Upstate New York, Aspect Press, Cate School, Colorado Rural Electrical Association, Colorado Country Life, Corporate Legal Times/Inside Counsel, CXO Media, Emerson College, Harvard University, McKinsey & Company, Noble & Greenough, Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Science News, Shinn & Company, Telluride Publishing, Touchstone Community School, Tufts University.

PODCAST HOST & PRODUCER

1. DESIGN FUTURES, The Internet, March 2021 –present
   In this podcast I interview former students to share their experiences about what happens after design school. I use this as a platform to elevate the diverse voices that have passed through my classroom and are now at all levels in the design profession. The show is also produced to inform families about the educational and creative opportunities that are possible for those people studying art and design in high school.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

1. Chris St.Cyr Design, Boston, MA, December 2000 – August 2003
   Specializing in interactive and print design, the studio analyzed each project, determined the most effective means for visual communication, and delivered final design solutions that had visual clarity, integrity, and sophistication. Partial client list: American Motility Society, Haley & Steele, Massachusetts College of Art + Design, Project Bread, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Tufts University.

DESIGNER

1. Thoughtbubble Productions, Boston, MA, June 2000 – December 2000
   Working in a team-based company saw interactive projects through from concept to information architecture to user interface design. Also art directed multimedia designers in the creation of motion graphics elements of websites.

ART DIRECTOR

1. Cadmus Custom Publishing, Boston, MA, April 1996 – December 1998
   Designed and art directed multiple publications including Continental Airlines’ Continental, Private Screening, and 777 Entertainment Guide. Assisted with the development and design of the initial company website.

DESIGNER

1. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Reading, MA, June 1992 – April 1996
   Designed and produced book jackets for hard cover and paperback versions of publications for the General Books division. Customized book cover designs for clients of the health care line of books. Designed and developed the initial website for the General Books Group.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

1. Planet Dexter, Reading, MA, July 1994 – April 1995
   A Satellite of Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.
   Produced the first two series of books for the launch of the Planet Dexter line of publications. Worked with editors, printers, and product manufacturers to design appropriate packaging for the book and supplemental educational objects. Extended the design of the series of books established by design consultants Skolos-Wedell.

1. Master of Fine Arts
   Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Boston, MA
2. Bachelor of Fine Arts
   University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
3. Associate in Applied Science
   Chamberlayne School of Design & Merchandising
   at Mount Ida College, Newton, MA

FOUNDATIONS

1. The College of Saint Rose
   StudioLab
2. Delaware College of Art & Design
   Communication Design I
3. Lesley University
   Language of Form
4. Ringling College of Art & Design
   Image + Color
   Intro GIC
   Intro Web
   Sequential Design
5. Sage College of Albany
   Digital Imaging II
6. University of Design
   C.A.M.P. I & II (Core Art and Media Program)

INTRODUCTORY

1. The College of Saint Rose
   Graphic Design II
   Sequential Design
2. Delaware College of Art & Design
   Communication Design II
   Typography I & II
   Visual Communication II
3. Massachusetts College of Art & Design
   Graphic Design I
4. Quinnipiac University
   Graphic Design History
5. Ringling College of Art & Design
   Design with Type I
   Graphic Design I
   New Media Design I
6. Sage College of Albany
   Graphic Design I
   Type & Design I & II

INTERMEDIATE

1. The College of Saint Rose
   Applications in Graphic Design
   Interaction Design
2. Massachusetts College of Art & Design
   Graphic Design II
3. Quinnipiac University
   Web Design II
   Web Design III
4. Ringling College of Art & Design
   Graphic Design II
5. Sage College of Albany
   Graphic Design III
6. University of Design
   Identity + Branding

ADVANCED

1. The College of Saint Rose
   UX Design
2. Lesley University
   Design for the Internet
   Type in Motion
3. Massachusetts College of Art & Design
   Web Design
4. Quinnipiac University
   The Agency
   Mobile Interaction Design
5. Ringling College of Art & Design
   Advanced Web Design
   Interactive Zine Design
6. Sage College of Albany
   Digital Production
7. University of Design
   Designing Social Awareness
   Internship

GRADUATE

1. University of Denver
   Graduate e.M.A.D. Critique
   Interactivity Seminar

1. Publishing Your Magazine Online, Designer Magazine, UCDA, 2010
2. The D Team, Association Publishing, SNAP, 2009
3. Designer Politics, Association Publishing, SNAP, 2009
4. The New Delivery, Designer Magazine, UCDA, 2008
5. 2COMMUNIQUÉ Studio Profile, Designer Magazine, UCDA, 2006
6. Motion Design: Imagination, Creation, Techniques (student projects), Shanghai People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, 2005

1. MagCulture Live NYC, New York, NY, 2022
2. To NFT or Not NFT, AIGA, Virtual, 2022
3. Where are the Black Designers?, Virtual, 2020
4. Create Upstate, Upstate AIGA, Syracuse, NY, 2016
5. Create Upstate, Upstate AIGA, Syracuse, NY, 2014
6. AICAD International Symposium, Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design, Ballyvaughan, IE, 2010
7. CAA Annual Conference, College Art Association, Chicago, IL, 2010
8. MIX 09, Microsoft, Las Vegas, NV, 2009
9. Next, AIGA, Denver, CO, 2007
10. CAA Annual Conference, College Art Association, Boston, MA, 2006
11. CASE Annual for Publications Directors, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Boston, MA, 2005
12. Future/History, AIGA, Chicago, IL, 2004
13. Peak, University and College Designers Association, Vail, CO, 2004
14. CAA Annual Conference, College Art Association, New York, NY, 2003
15. TEXTure: Reading/Writing/Sensing, American Institute of Graphic Artists, Boston, MA, 2002
16. ATE, AIGA + Digital Media Institute at Massachusetts College of Art + Design, Boston, MA, 2002
17. Design for Film + TV, AIGA, New York, NY, 2001
18. design.digital, Aspen Design Conference, Aspen, CO, 1999

1. Quotidian Motifs, Patterns of Engagement, The Albany International Airport Gallery, 2019
2. Can I Get Fries with That?, Saint Rose Faculty Show, The College of Saint Rose, 2018
3. Nobles Website, Saint Rose Faculty Show, The College of Saint Rose, 2016
4. Polatype Transfers, Regional Photo21 Exhibition, 2015
5. Nobles Interactive Magaine, Saint Rose Faculty Show, The College of Saint Rose, 2014
6. Marks of High Society, Annual Faculty Exhibition, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2010
7. Works in Progress, Best of Ringling Student Exhibition, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2010, 2009, 2008
8. Five Reasons, Annual Faculty Exhibition, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2009
9. It’s Not Academic, Annual Faculty Exhibition, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2008
10. Light & Shadow Polaroids, Annual Faculty Exhibition, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2007
11. Aspect #8: Early Works, Annual Faculty Exhibition, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2006
12. Polaroid Compositions, Grand opening of Composition retail & gallery space, 2004
13. Information Architecture, In House: Faculty Triennial, School of Art & Art History, University of Denver, 2004
14. Interactive Closed-Captioning, M.F.A. Thesis Show, Massachusetts College of Art & Design, 2000
15. Jury-selected Portfolio Pieces, Senior Art Exhibition, University of Connecticut, 1992
16. Jury-selected Portfolio Pieces, Student Art Exhibition, Mount Ida College, 1990

1. Delete the Code, Design the Mode, University & College Designers Association, Union, NY, 2016
2. Designing Small Things, Design Incubation, North Adams, MA, 2016
3. All this has Happened Before, Upstate AIGA, Albany, NY, 2015
4. Creating a Multi-platform Publication, CASE District 1, Boston, MA, 2013
5. My History with Type, Type Club, Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL, 2010
6. Social Media as Course Communication, University & College Designers Association, Mobile, AL, 2009
7. Print in Motion, University & College Designers Association, Mobile, AL, 2009
8. Designing the Edit/Editing the Design, Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association, Minneapolis, MN, 2009
9. Implementing a Design Strategy, Parenting Publications of America, New Orleans, LA, 2009
10. Blogs & RSS, Ringling Faculty Day Workshop, Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL, 2009
11. Publication Design: Strategic Publications for Print and Web, National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, Savannah, GA, 2008
12. Publication Design: Print and Web, University & College Designers Association, Austin, TX, 2006
13. Exploring Web Publishing, Colorado Rural Electric Association, Durango, CO, 2005
14. Studio Work & Academic Research, DU ART! Board of Directors, Denver, CO, 2004
15. Student Projects, AIGA Experience Design, Boston, MA, 2002

PROFESSIONAL

1. Admissions Advertising Awards
   1. Silver Medal for External Publication, Views magazine, 2008
2. American Advertising Federation
   1. Silver Award, The Issue digital publication, 2023
   2. Gold Award, Lark Street BID, 2018
   3. Bronze Award, Alliance for Better Health Longform Narrative Website, 2018
   4. Silver Award, RPI Capital Campaign Invitation, 2017
   5. Bronze Award, RPI Capital Campaign Print Communications and Microsite, 2017
   6. Silver Award, Noble and Greenough School Admission Viewbook and Website, 2015
   7. Silver Award for Art Direction (Albany Chapter), Touchstone Community School Viewbook, 2012
   8. Silver Award for Art Direction (Albany Chapter), Tufts Magazine, 2012
   9. Silver Award for Art Direction (Albany Chapter), Tufts Veterinary Medicine, 2012
   10. Silver Award for Art Direction (Suncoast Chapter), Shinn & Company Ad Campaign, 2011
3. AIGA
   1. Honorable Mention, New York State of Design, Touchstone Community School Viewbook, 2012
   2. Honorable Mention, New York State of Design, Tufts Magazine, 2012
   3. Best of Show, Best of New England Show, Harvard Design Magazine Editorial Spread, 2005
   4. Best of Show, Best of New England Show, Emerson College Othello Poster, 2005
4. Association Media & Publishing
   1. Design Excellence, Silver Winner, Tufts Veterinary Magazine, 2011
   2. Design Excellence, Bronze Winner, Tufts Veterinary Magazine, 2010
5. CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
   1. Gold Medal, Noble and Greenough School Admission Viewbook and Website, 2015
   2. Gold Medal, Tufts University Alumni Magazine, 2011
   3. Silver Medal, Tufts University Alumni Magazine, 2010
   4. Silver Medal, Harvard Graduate School of Education Annual Report, 2004
6. The Creative Club of New Hampshire
   1. Judges Choice, Montraldo, 1998
   2. Creative Excellence, Intel Inside , 1998
   3. Creative Excellence, What They Do and Don’t Teach You in Business School, 1998
7. Folio Show
   1. Gold Winner, Single Magazine Issue (Alumni), Medicine@Brown, 2022
   2. Gold Winner, Best Redesign (B to B), Inside Counsel, 2006
8. Print Magazine
   1. Design Excellence, Digital Design Annual, Aspect #5: Joie de Vivre, 2006
   2. Design Excellence, Regional Design Annual, Emerson College Othello Poster, 2004
9. Rockport Publishers
   1. The Best of Business Card Design 6, Ceres Policy Research, 2004
   2. Letterhead & Logo Design, Street Project Boston, 1998
   3. The Best of Business Card Design 3, CPS business card, 1998
10. Society of Publication Designers
    1. Merit Award, Design Annual, Inside Counsel, 2006
11. University and College Designers Association Annual Design Competition
    1. General Excellence, Tufts University Alumni Magazine, 2009
    2. General Excellence, Tufts University Alumni Magazine—Editorial Spread, 2007
    3. General Excellence, Tufts University Alumni Magazine Website, 2007
    4. General Excellence, Point: AIGA Colorado Education Journal, 2007
    5. General Excellence, Harvard Graduate School of Education Annual Report, 2004

ACADEMIC

1. University of Denver
   1. Outstanding Service Learning Faculty Award, 2004/05
2. Massachusetts College of Art + Design
   1. AIGA Wolfgang Weingart Workshop Scholarship, 2000
   2. Bookbuilders of Boston Scholarship, 1999
   3. International Design Conference at Aspen: Graduate Representative, 1999
3. University of Connecticut
   1. Design Center, Designer, 1992, 1991 (Selected by portfolio review)
   2. Dean’s List
4. Chamberlayne School of Design & Merchandising
   at Mount Ida College
   1. Frank T. Wingate Award for student leadership, 1990
   2. Graphic Design Award, 1990
   3. Dean’s List

ACADEMIC – Student Honors

1. The College of Saint Rose
   1. Student Gold ADDY Award, PocketUni Mobile App, Griffin Bengraff, 2021
   2. Student Best in Show & ADDY Gold Award, Sonoto App, Soleil Paz, 2019
2. Sage College of Albany
   1. Vernacular 43, The Off Suits Music Branding by Kathryn Dahlgren, 2012
   2. Vernacular 43, Men of the Kitchen Package Design by Andrew Parkes, 2012
   3. Vernacular 43, Bane Package Design by Jazmin Gage, 2012
   4. Vernacular 43, Wired: Infect the Mind Package Design by Alexandra Farina, 2012
   5. Vernacular 43, Sidewalk Swell Music Branding by Ron Gibbons, 2012
   6. Vernacular 43, Heady Roots Music Branding by Kristina Mahadan, 2012
   7. Vernacular 43, The Plath Music Branding by Jess Ward, 2012
3. Ringling College of Art + Design
   1. Student Silver ADDY Award, NRML Magazine by Thomas Pregiato, 2012
   2. Student Silver ADDY Award, Filter This Poster by Michael Decker, 2010
   3. Best of Ringling, Phillipe Starck Exhibition Catalog by Celeste Argueta, 2007

Ringling College of Art + Design

1. Faculty Development Grant, $735, NCMPR Presentation, 2008
2. Faculty Development Grant, $650, UCDA Presentation, 2006

University of Denver

1. AHSS Tech Fee, $2799, Exploration Workstation Development for Advanced Accessibility Study + Interactivity Research, 2005
2. Public Good Grant, $4428, Disability Center for Independent Living Accessibility Project, 2004
3. AHSS Tech Fee, $2799, Exploration Workstation Development for Advanced Inquiry + Research, 2004
4. Marsico Faculty Service Learning Grant, $1000, Designing Social Awareness, 2003

PROFESSIONAL

1. Guest Reviewer, AIGA Student Portfolio Review, Philadelphia, PA, 2024
2. Design Category Judge, Captial Region Media Arts Festival, 2019
3. Education Coordinator for Capital Region, AIGA Upstate NY, 2016 – 2017
   
4. Judge, Best Cover Category, Ozzie Awards, 2013
5. Guest Reviewer, AIGA Student Portfolio Review, Albany, NY, 2013
6. Judge, Best Use of Photography: B to B Category, Ozzie Awards, 2012
7. Guest Reviewer, AIGA Student Portfolio Review, Albany, NY, 2012
8. Judge, Digital Imagery & Feature Design Categories, Ozzie Awards, 2009
9. Education Director, AIGA Colorado, 2005 – 07
10. Guest Reviewer, Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, Portfolio Review, Denver, CO, 2005
11. Guest Reviewer, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Senior Portfolio Review, Denver, CO, 2004
12. Design Juror, Rural Electric Association Publication Competition, United States, 2004
13. Portfolio Reviewer, The Review, Colorado, 2005, 2004
14. Guest Reviewer, Colorado Art Education Association Portfolio Review, Colorado, 2004, 2003
15. Board Member, Bollman Advisory Board, Bollman Technical Education Center, Thornton, CO, 2003 – 2006
16. Guest Reviewer, AIGA Student Portfolio Review, Boston, MA, 2002

ACADEMIC

1. University/College
   1. Delaware College of Art & Design
      Admissions Director Search Committee, Spring 2024
      Academic Dean Search Committee, Fall 2023
   2. Quinnipiac University
      Institutional Technology Committee, Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
      Online Programs Advisory Infrastructure Group, Fall 2022
   3. The College of Saint Rose
      Reviewer, National Portfolio Day, 2014 – 2020
      15 Minutes Max Film Festival Committee, 2013 – 2021
      Academic Technology Committee, 2018 – 2020
      LMS Reviewer, Art & Design Department Representative, 2017
      Professional Development Committee, 2014 – 2016
      VP of Marketing Search Committee, 2014
   4. Sage College of Albany
      Advisor, Vernacular journal, Fall 2011 – Spring 13
   5. Ringling College of Art + Design
      Advertising Design Search Committee, Spring 2011
      Admitted Student Day, 2011
      First Year Curriculum Redesign Committee, Design Group, 2010 – 2011
      Quality Enhancement Plan Committee, 2010 – 2011
      2011 Pre-College Committee, 2010 – 2011
      Common Reading Experience, 2008 – 2011
      First Year Mentor, 2008 – 2011
      Open House, Portfolio Reviewer, Fall 2009
      Faculty Development Day Planning Committee, Spring 2009
   6. University of Denver
      Internship Committee, 2004 – 2006
      Ammi Hyde Interviews, 2004/05
      Homecoming Parade Judge, 2004/05
      Web Liaison Committee, 2003 – 2006
      ADAPT Conference Development Committee, 2004/05
2. Department
   1. School of Communications, Quinnipiac University
      Policies Committee, GID representative, Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
      STC Faculty Search, Fall 2022
      High School Workshop, Spring 2022
      Admitted Students Day, Spring 2022
   2. The Center for Art & Design, The College of Saint Rose
      Senior Show Virtual Reception, Host, 2020, 2021
      Strategic Plan Committee, 2013 – 2017
      Sculpture Faculty Search Committee, 2017
      Undergraduate Art Show, Co-Chair, 2015 – 2016
      Graphic Design Alumni Show, Co-Coordinator, 2016
   3. Visual Arts Department, Sage College of Albany
      Visual Arts Tenure Guidelines Sub-committee, Fall 2012
      Mill Street Loft Portfolio Day, Fall 2012
      Technologist Search Committee, Spring 2012
      Portfolio Day Reviewer, Spring 2012
   4. School of Art & Art History, University of Denver
      Promotion & Tenure Committee, 2004/05
      School of Art & Art History Website Development & Design, 2003 – 2006
      Art Foundations Development Committee, 2003/04
3. Program
   1. Graphic Design, Delaware College of Art & Design
      Social Media Coordinator, 2023, 2024
   2. Graphic & Interactive Design, School of Communications, Quinnipiac University
      IMD Faculty Search, Spring 2023
      Stellic Advising Software Training, Spring 2023
   3. Graphic Design, The Center for Art & Design, The College of Saint Rose
      Social Media Coordinator, 2013 – 2021
      AIGA Student Group, Co-Coordinator, 2016 – 2021
   4. Graphic + Media Design, Visual Arts Department, Sage College of Albany
      Art Director’s Club Portfolio Reviews, Spring 2012
      Incoming Student Portfolio Reviews, Spring 2012
   5. Graphic + Interactive Communication, Ringling College of Art + Design
      Freshmen Curriculum Development, 2007 – 2011
      Faculty Search Committee, 2007/08
      Helvetica Screening, September 2007
   6. Electronic Media Arts Design, University of Denver
      Graduate Admissions Committee, 2003 – 2006
      Undergraduate Admissions Committee, 2003 – 2006

1. AIGA
2. American Advertising Federation
3. Association Media and Publishing
4. Council for Advancement and Support of Education
5. Interaction Design Foundation
6. Society of Publication Designers
7. University & College Designers Association