Angela D Ambrosio-Liberatore

Angela D’Ambrosio-Liberatore ______420 Mars-Valencia Road Valencia, PA 16059 Ph: 412-667-1000 ______

CAREER OBJECTIVE Seeking a position where my expertise and experience can be used to the fullest.

ART-BUSINESS-TEACHING EXPERIENCE Art Instructor non-credit courses, Butler Community College, Butler PA– 2006 – present  Courses taught: Black/White Pencil and Charcoal. Oils, Acrylics and Watercolors. Chalk and Oil Pastels. Rendering from Photographs. Beginner to Advanced Courses in designing Still Life, Scenic, Portraiture and Wildlife.

Art Instructor, Heritage School at the Conservancy, Butler PA – 2007 - present  My courses include: Poetry & Art, Rock Painting, Murals, Calligraphy, Glass Mosaics, Acrylic Painting, Canvas Floor Cloth Painting and Folk Art.

Graphic Designer/Artist, Angelina D’Zines, Valencia PA – present  Create computer generated art with Adobe formats. Corporate Identity, T-shirt Design, CD Covers, Brochures, Posters, Brochures, Book Illustrations, etc…  Create hand renderings in all mediums. Portraiture (people/pets), Logos, Signage, Residential/Commercial Interior Layout and Murals, Faux, Trompe l’oeil Painting Techniques.

Office/Dispatch, Spartan Express, Pgh PA – 1992 – 1997  Managed transportation office. Duties entailed: dispatch of local and line haul drivers, payroll, cost and production reports, billing, appointments and collections.  Received “Catalyst Award”, “Claim Prevention Award” and “Service Award”.

Owner/Operator/Designer, Promotables, Cranberry Twp. PA – 1989 – 1994  Operated retail store specializing in custom art and crafts from vendors in PA and surrounding states. Operated service for custom printed soft lines.  Created custom paintings and apparel for customers such as: McDonalds, late race car driver Dale Earnhardt and many other local and out of state businesses.

EDUCATION In ART And BUSINESS  BAA Graphic Design, Butler Community College, Butler PA - 2003 Adobe Photo Shop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Quark, Microsoft Office  BAA Business Management, Duffs Business Institute, Pgh PA -1986  Certificate in Photography, Master Photographer Jerry Interval, Pgh PA -1999

MAJOR ACOMPLISHMENTS  In 2008 received award from “The Amanda Duffy Run” for continuous service And helping children and families with cancer.  Won the 2008 Logo Design Competition for the Adams Twp and Valencia Fire Company merger contest. Many graphic companies also competed in this event. Featured in “The Pittsburgh Post Gazette”, “The Pittsburgh Press”, “The Butler Eagle” and other local papers for design work.  Raised thousands of dollars for charitable organizations such as: Make-AWish Foundation, The Humane Society, The Cancer Society, Parents Without Partners, Pittsburgh Inner City Youth and private fund-raisers and events.  In 2007 and 2008 my work was featured on the cover of Butler Community College winter and spring class brochures. I asked that my former students work be featured on the upcoming fall schedule.  Co-produced a musical and directed over 50 community volunteers in the Wexford, Cranberry and surrounding areas in theatre and designing props and backdrops for the production.  Received numerous awards throughout my career in "Going The Extra Mile” for community services in business school. “Golden Pen” award in college for community outreach.  First Place in “Great Things About Pittsburgh Art Competition”

INTERESTS And GOALS  I have a great interest in the arts in all forms including music and theatre.

REFERENCES And PORTFOLIO  I have many wonderful references that are available upon request.  Samples of my work can be sent via email.