Who I Am
Designer + digital artist, blending creativity and precision.
I describe myself as both a designer and digital artist because my work spans the analogue world and physical space into the digital realm — via signage, branding, campaigns, and digital media. My toolkit includes not only traditional design, but also photography, video, and 3D modeling/animation; I use overlapping skills and practical knowledge within these fields to bring clarity and craft to every project.
My Path
Academic excellence, creative curiosity, and a lifelong passion for design.
Naugatuck Valley Community College— A.S. Digital Arts Technology | 4.0 GPA, Summa Cum Laude
Albertus Magnus College—B.A. Art/Graphic Design | 4.0, Beverly Chieffo Award + Honors Program Award
Professional Experience
Hands-on industry work with measurable impact.
Lauretano Sign Group | 2023 – Present
• Quickly learned industry terminology, production standards, and company-specific processes with minimal formal training.
• Produced hundreds of scaled design prints for high-profile clients.
• Developing processes to approach design problems within production limitations.
• Trusted with peer-review of design team-members’ work to prevent costly mistakes.
Save Ancient Studies Alliance | 2022 – 2024
• Designed digital and print campaigns that directly supported fundraising success and broadened audience engagement.
BestLogic Staffing | 2022
• Redesigned and launched the company website — with the core structure and layout still in use today.
• Conceived of early identity and website design experiments for potential expansion of BestLogic firm into “Talent Branding.”
What Others Say
Trusted for detail, creativity, and alignment with goals.
Dev Stafford — Former Marketing Lead & Internship Coordinator: BestLogic Staffing, Rocky Hill, Conn.
“Mark was a pleasure to work with and a valued asset to the BestLogic Staffing team during his internship terms. He was able to demonstrate determination and efficiency in producing quality results for their work. He was attentive to details and made the effort to blend his own creative work style with that of the company’s goals and values perfectly. Any company would be fortunate to have Mark as a member of their staff.”
Jerry Nevins, MFA — Department Chair of Art & Communications: Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, Conn.
“Teaching can be challenging at times but having a student such as Mark in my classes at Albertus Magnus College reminds me of the joy and value in the work. Mark is a thoughtful, careful, meticulous designer who works hard to produce high quality work on a consistent basis. He takes his work seriously and puts in the time to produce high quality, thoughtful and well-crafted designs every time. I recommended that Mark receive the Art Award for outstanding work in the Art Department at this year’s Awards ceremony, a distinction that was well deserved. I would like to give him the highest recommendation possible in his search for a permanent design position.”
Where I’m Headed
Expanding into brand identity, and visual storytelling
I thrive on learning and growth. My experiences have given me both technical rigor and creative adaptability, and I’m eager to continue expanding into brand identity and visual storytelling. Whether through professional projects or independent explorations, my goal is always the same: to bring clarity, impact, and craft to design.
Let’s Connect
I’d love to share ideas, collaborate, or hear from you.