Tama Ordway
t a m a 2 1 1 @ y a h o o .c o m
employment.
Art Director
Ryan Partnership • Wilton, CT | Spring 2005 to Spring 2007
Created and managed both interactive and print design projects for Ryan Partnership’s
iDirect division. Presented concepts both internally and to client for final review.
Interactive work (websites, banners, emails) was produced for clients such as Dove,
Cocoa Via, Hellmann’s, Nautica, Absolut, Mead, Cesar, and Uncle Ben’s. Managed
interactive consultants and junior designers to achieve desired results. 2006 OMMA
Award winner for Dovenight.com “Nighttime Classics” website design.
Print work (brochures, posters, corporate branding) was produced for such clients as
Dove, Gevalia, Insight Pharmaceuticals and Poland Spring. Worked with photographers,
stock houses, prepress and printing staff on all jobs from concept to completion.
Senior Designer
AMSCAN • Elmsford, NY | Spring 2002 to Spring 2004
March 2004 : Worked in Amscan’s rapidly-developing Stationery Division creating
©Razzle-Dazzle bags, invitations, gift wrap, note paper, note cards, confetti, journals,
stickers, scrapbooking kits, and product packaging. Also involved in product research,
conceptualization, and development through to production.
June 2002 : Joined Amscan’s Everyday Tableware design team to create plate, napkin,
and cup designs for Party City and other party boutiques. Engaged in trend research
for each marketing category, and used the trend information as a guide in designing
popular tableware ensembles.
Manager of Creative Services
myPublisher.com • Valhalla, NY | Fall 2001 to Spring 2002
Designed a new, effective user interface for myPublisher.com website, and designed all
correlating interactive and print material. Responsible for original campaign concepts
and implementation, copywriting, and general Creative Services division organization.
Senior Designer
Morgan Stanley • New York, NY | Summer 2000 to Spring 2001
Designed websites, Flash banners, presentation materials, icons, logos, buttons, and
print material in a fast-paced environment for internal clients and departments.
Attended User Interface course to strengthen direction and usability of all Morgan
Stanley web products.
freelance.
Logos
Glenville Wine & Spirits • SoNo Candle Co. • RedRoller.com • EcoClear • F&S Oil •
Lunchbroker.com • NerdsToGo.com • Living Waters • Argent
Print
Argent • Czelusniak Studios • Redroller.com
Interactive
Redroller.com • SchroederContractingCT.com • KariMeMama.com
software.
Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, InDesign CS2, Acrobat, ImageReady, Dreamweaver,
Microsoft Office, Flash
education.
Pratt Institute | New York, NY
Visual Communications, 2000 to 2001
Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA
BA in Visual Arts, 1996