Objective
I strive to continue exploring, analyzing, seeing and creating sensible design solutions that improve, educate, inspire and impact the dynamic needs of today's world, yet still embrace elements that reflect traditional principles and philosophies. I believe that constantly challenging & stimulating my design beliefs can lead to some of my most inspired work.

Experience
In-house
ESCO Corporation (Portland, OR) | graphic designer (2002-2010)
Aztech Signs and Graphics (Portland, OR) | graphic designer (2001)
MediaGraphics, Inc (Nutley, NJ) (1999-2001)

Freelance
Business
commercial real-estate developer
real-estate agent
environmental engineer
general contractor
wine and food writer
photographer

Non-profit
Cedars of Peace Foundation
Museum of Contemporary Craft
School and Community Reuse Action Project (SCRAP)

Community/Education
Fairview Creek Watershed Council
Manufacturing 21 Coalition
Northwest High Performance Enterprise Consortium (NWHPEC)
Slabtown Community Festival
Riverdale High School
University of New Hampshire

Health/Wellness
Chehade Wellness
Still Moving Yoga
Trainster

Software
Mac and PC | Adobe CS | Extensis Portfolio | Microsoft Office | Dreamweaver | HTML/CSS

Education
The Art Institute of Portland (Portland, OR) | B.S. Graphic Design 2003; Dean's Honor Roll; Merit Award
Parsons School of Design (New York, NY) | classes in Certificate Program: Graphic Design 2001
Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT)| B.S. Mathematics; Minor Education 1999
School for International Training (Prague, Czech Republic) | Semester Abroad Program 1998

Beyond Work
Etsy Shop: www.nmdesign.etsy.com
Spearheaded the initial development of a student chapter of AIGA at The Art Institute of Portland.
Fluent in Ukrainian; knowledge of Czech and Italian
Stamp collector
Outdoor enthusiast
Portland Marathon finisher
Junior Achievement volunteer
SCRAP volunteer