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I'm Evelyn LiVoti, the owner of By Detail. I am a freelance graphic
designer.
Education
I am a graduate of the highly acclaimed American Writers and Artists
Institute (AWAI), specializing in Direct Mail Graphic Design. I also hold
degrees in both Computer Science and Physics.
Career
I began my career as a software development contractor in the nuclear
industry, specializing in real-time simulation programming. I was
fortunate to work in a small group. It allowed me to be a programmer, a
systems analyst, a computer technician and a technical writer. It was a
great way to learn how to manage entire projects.
Later, I initiated and produced a newsletter for a newly established
organization. This is where my computer experience and love of design
evolved into a new career.
Design
Despite my highly technical career, my hobby has always been design.
At 12, I was drawing floor plans and subscribing to interior design
magazines. In school, the layouts of my lab books had my teachers
worried that I was spending too much time on them. It might seem like
being a programming geek is at odds with being an artsy designer yet
it's amazing how much I used my design skills in programming and how
my programming skills are helping in design.
Additional Background
I am a native of Oswego, NY but grew up in DeWitt, NY. I returned to
my roots, attending college at Oswego State. After graduation, I
decided to stay in the Oswego area and settled in nearby Fulton. It was
the mid-point between work and home. I'll admit it. I don't love the
winters. But I love the area and the people. It also keeps me close to
my family. Only one of my husbands 6 siblings doesn't live in the area.
And during a summer in Illinois, I discovered how much I missed living
near Lake Ontario - despite the lake effect snow!
Memberships
All but one of the groups listed below are local organizations. I share
them with you because I have gained so much from my membership
with them. Please click on the logos to visit their sites. See what they
are about and consider joining. Maybe I'll see you at one of the
meetings. If so, introduce yourself.
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