About

Work Experience

I was born into a family of artists and developed my eye for design from my childhood. I entered the field of graphic design in 1994 without a formal art education beyond junior high school. I began as desktop publisher at Kinko’s. I landed my first position as graphic designer at the Philadelphia-based Crawley Haskins & Rodgers, Public Relations and Advertising. In the late 90s during the growth of the Internet, I was hired as a senior web designer at NetReach Inc. in Ambler PA. After returning to school and entering seminary, I became a graphic designer in at Philadelphia Biblical University. Later, I fulfilled a lifelong desire to teach in Japan freelance designer. Since that time I’ve been a freelance graphic designer and web designer. Now I serve as the Creative Director of the Lausanne Movement.

Creative Director, The Lausanne Movement (2013-Present)

Freelance Graphic Designer and Web Designer (2009-Present)

Graphic Designer, Philadelphia Biblical University (2006-2009)
Design and execution of various university design projects from ads, brochures, banners, calendars, the PBU magazine, and more.

Senior Web Developer, NetReach, Ambler PA (5/2000-2005)
Design and execution of client web sites. Delivered complex web site for the Philadelphia Eagles in time for the 2001 NFL Player Draft. “Exceeded our highest expectations. Their development team went the extra mile to meet our aggressive deadline and delivered a rich and beautiful product. Fan feedback on the new site has been extremely positive, and we’re getting record numbers of visitors. We’re thrilled.” — Len Komoroski, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Administration, Philadelphia Eagles.” “John, Thanks for a great 2001.” — Dave Spadaro.

Graphic Designer, Crawley Haskins & Rodgers, Philadelphia PA (3/1997-5/2000)
Conceived and executed graphic design solutions to meet client objectives for one of Greater Philadelphia region’s largest independent advertising and public relations agencies. Production of print, out-of-home media, brochures, signage, and direct-mail, and various public relations collateral materials. Carried out responsibilities beyond those outlined in job descriptions such as serving as in-house agency web site designer and in-house computer tech specialist.

Industry Awards/Recognition

Gifted the Philadelphia Eagles 2001 NFC Division Tiffany & Co. Crystal by the Philadelphia Eagles

Four-Time Public Relations Advertising Marketing Excellence (PRAME) Award winner (self-promotion print, online, illustration and print ad)

Rufus Cox Chemistry Award, Community College of Philadelphia (1994)

Education

My education is diverse and broad including chemistry, liberal arts, Japanese, Hebrew, Greek, and theological studies.