Technology, Creative, Production and Business Development Officers
*Chief Technology Officer:
David Rosenbloom, 48, has been in software development for 15 years and in the arts for 25. He led software development at AT&T's Internet Division Downtown Digital, a technologically aggressive Internet development group, focusing on dynamic, database-driven site development as well as advanced technology R&D. Mr. Rosenbloom was the creative director and project lead for Eidolon's critically acclaimed Millennium Auction, developed the software for Workman's My First Computer (a Parent's Choice award winner), and has developed for fax, graphics, terminal emulation, database, music and systems applications.
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*Managing Director of Web Development:
Robert P. Stratton, 38, has been programming award-winning interactive multimedia applications for over 12 years, starting with CD-ROM titles, kiosk applications and disk-based presentations, later moving into the web-based projects he has built with Rare Medium, as an original founding partner. His department is responsible for integrating the 'front end' work of the designers and illustrators with the 'back end' work of the Advanced Technology Group. Mr. Stratton sits on Macromedia's Director Advisory Council and frequently consults on and beta-tests new products from Macromedia. He graduated from the School of Visual Art's MFA program in Computer Art with an award-winning thesis. He has taught numerous courses in computer art and multimedia programming at that school, as well as at the Parson's School of Design. Mr. Stratton has a BA in Art and Communication from Oberlin College in Ohio.
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*Creative Co-Director:
William Nelson, 36, is by profession an illustrator, educator, multimedia designer and producer of interactive media and computer graphics. He most recently served as creative director for Viacom's highly publicized web site for Nickelodeon. During his ten-year career as a commercial artist, Mr. Nelson has worked with companies in the publishing and computer graphic industries. Mr. Nelson has designed and illustrated several award winning CD-ROM titles published including "With Open Eyes: Images from the Art Institute of Chicago" CD-ROM, which was voted the Best Museum CD-ROM of 1996 by the International Association of Museums. Mr. Nelson earned his BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Florida, where he was linebacker on the Southeastern Conference All-Academic football team. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
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*Creative Co-Director:
Nathaniel E. Brochin, 35, is an original partner and co-founder of Rare Medium. He has been a practicing designer and Art Director working in Interactive Multimedia for the last five years. Previously, he has held positions at Time Warner Interactive, RGA/Interactive and Dow Jones, Inc. In 1993, Mr. Brochin co-founded Wax Fruit Design with David Grossman, where he was art director for several award-winning interactive marketing promotions for the recording industry. Mr. Brochin has been invited to serve as a judge on prestigious interactive design competitions around the world; including the 1997 International Addy awards and the 1998 inaugural edition of the One Show Interactive sponsored by the NY Art Directors Club. Mr. Brochin has taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and at New York University's Center for Media Education. Mr.Brochin received his Masters in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts, and a BA in Art History from Oberlin College.
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*Director of Images and Effects:
.M. Casey, 46, is Director of Images and Effects, a newly created department devoted to photographic imagery. He is also an original partner and co-founder of Rare Medium. Mr. Casey has 20 years of experience as a developer of still, motion and interactive projects. He is a photographer, educator, multimedia artist and producer of audio-visual presentations. Previous companies include High-Res Solutions, Incredible Interactivity, Four Rocks Studio, Incredible Afterimages and Icon Communications. Mr. Casey has served on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts and the Fashion Institute of Technology. He earned a BA in Art Education / Photography from Southern Connecticut State College, and a MFA in Synaesthetic Education / Visual Communications from Syracuse University. Mr. Casey resides in New York City with his wife and son.
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*Director, Client Services:
Courtney Q. Shore supervises the account management, business development and on-line marketing and media departments. Before joining Rare Medium, Ms. Shore was Vice President, Director of Interactive Communications at DMB&B Interactive for three years. While at DMB&B, Ms. Shore directed the strategic development, client services and production of all interactive projects at DMB&B/New York, including projects for P&G brands Pampers and Always, as well as Pontiac, American Plastics Council and TWA. Previous to her position at DMB&B, Ms. Shore lived in New Orleans, where she was Director of Marketing and Public Relations at a major health care facility. She holds a BA in Psychology from Tulane University.
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*Director of Business Development:
Bill Dolan has worked with the top Fortune 500 companies for over ten years, specializing in print design, Intranet, Internet and interactive multimedia solutions. Mr. Dolan came to Rare Medium from Murray Multimedia, where he served as Director of Account Management and was responsible for business development and producing projects with existing clients. He has helped companies like Forbes, Better Homes & Gardens, Johnson & Johnson, Warner-Lambert, SmithKline Beecham, AT&T, UNICEF, Allied Signal and Schering-Plough establish innovative new marketing and communications tools. |
