Staff Bios
3-D Communications is a New Jersey based graphic design, advertising and marketing agency. We specialize in developing, designing and producing the promotional materials you need to promote your company, internally and externally.
Our designers, writers and project managers are experts in all phases of the marketing cycle. We can help you at any stage of your promotional efforts. From the initial development of a marketing program to overseeing the final printing or any place in between, our skilled professionals will achieve the results you want, creatively, on time and on budget.
3-D Communications started in 1997 when Geri-Lynn Dawes decided to utilize her writing skills, background in marketing and MBA to create a full-service marketing agency. 3-D started providing a range of marketing services from complete strategies to project-specific collateral.
At the same time Diane McNamee was co-owner of Jupiter Design Group Inc, which opened in 1994. Under her creative direction Jupiter became an award-winning graphic design studio that provided corporate identity, collateral, advertising, web site development, sales incentive programs and package design services. Diane’s success in producing cutting-edge work for her clients was the direct result of the combination of her fine arts background and expertise in graphic design and marketing.
From 1997 through July of 2002, Dawes and McNamee collaborated on a variety of projects for a wide range of clients. The results of their efforts were so well received, the two joined forces officially in July 2002, and moved 3-D Communications to 76 West Ridgewood Ave in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Today, 3-D Communications delivers superior, award-winning marketing materials, on-time and on-budget. For more information on how we can help you, please click the contact us button.
Geri-Lynn DawesGeri has over 15 years of experience in marketing and advertising. She has worked in the retail, mail order, healthcare, and financial industries - where she consistently produced marketing materials that drove sales and reinforced brand awareness.
Immediately prior to opening 3-D Communications Geri served as Vice President at Chase Manhattan Bank where she directed the marketing for the Private Bank’s domestic and international Trust and Estate department. While coordinating these efforts she called on the experience she gained from working in the banking and investment industry in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A strategic marketer, she combines her business acumen and creativity to develop successful marketing campaigns for her clients. She is experienced in producing radio and print advertising as well as developing direct mail brochures and communication campaigns that are innovative and effective.
In addition, Geri provides a value-added service to our clients as a writer. Whether they need ” a little help” tightening up copy or need a brochure or web site written from scratch, Geri’s the person they turn to.
A graduate of Colgate University, Geri holds an MBA from Rutgers University where she concentrated in Marketing and Business.
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - As Account Executive Geri is involved in every project. Her skills in finding cost effective solutions helps clients get the most of their marketing budget. As a writer Geri helps clients communicate their message.
FREE TIME - When not at work, Geri spends time with her family, cooking, exercising, or learning to play the guitar (she doesn’t plan to quit her day job).
President, Account Executive, Writer
bioGeri has over 15 years of experience in marketing and advertising. She has worked in the retail, mail order, healthcare, and financial industries - where she consistently produced marketing materials that drove sales and reinforced brand awareness.
Immediately prior to opening 3-D Communications Geri served as Vice President at Chase Manhattan Bank where she directed the marketing for the Private Bank’s domestic and international Trust and Estate department. While coordinating these efforts she called on the experience she gained from working in the banking and investment industry in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A strategic marketer, she combines her business acumen and creativity to develop successful marketing campaigns for her clients. She is experienced in producing radio and print advertising as well as developing direct mail brochures and communication campaigns that are innovative and effective.
In addition, Geri provides a value-added service to our clients as a writer. Whether they need ” a little help” tightening up copy or need a brochure or web site written from scratch, Geri’s the person they turn to.
A graduate of Colgate University, Geri holds an MBA from Rutgers University where she concentrated in Marketing and Business.
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - As Account Executive Geri is involved in every project. Her skills in finding cost effective solutions helps clients get the most of their marketing budget. As a writer Geri helps clients communicate their message.
FREE TIME - When not at work, Geri spends time with her family, cooking, exercising, or learning to play the guitar (she doesn’t plan to quit her day job).
Diane McNameeDiane is a highly accomplished Art and Creative Director. Throughout her career Diane has helped build brands for some of the largest and most respected companies in the world including Citibank, M&M Mars, Schering Plough, Haagen Dazs, CPC International, Macmillan Publishing, William M. Mercer, Toshiba, Sony Electronics and Pfizer.
Her experience encompasses building brands, creating corporate identities, designing sales promotional materials, developing communication solutions, packaging and web development.
Diane’s creative genius has been recognized nationally with her work being featured in The Graphis Annual and Print Magazine. Moreover, she has won awards from Graphic Design USA, AIGA, Advertising Club of New Jersey, IABC Iris, and Graphic Artist Guild.
In addition to her active client work, Diane taught graphic design at Montclair State University. Diane is a graduate of The School of Visual Arts from which she holds a BFA degree in design and an advertising degree from F.I.T.
She is a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, The Art Directors Club of New Jersey and is an honorary member of (AWED) American’s Women Economic Development.
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - As Creative Director Diane is involved in every project. She uses her talent, flair and technical expertise to find the perfect balance between creative work that is masterful yet strategically sound. Clients appreciate the creativity that arises from Diane’s brainstorming sessions.
FREE TIME - When she escapes 3-D, three children and her husband, Diane enjoys photography, taking long walks and going to the movies (she will discuss any movie you’ve ever seen).
Creative Director
bioDiane is a highly accomplished Art and Creative Director. Throughout her career Diane has helped build brands for some of the largest and most respected companies in the world including Citibank, M&M Mars, Schering Plough, Haagen Dazs, CPC International, Macmillan Publishing, William M. Mercer, Toshiba, Sony Electronics and Pfizer.
Her experience encompasses building brands, creating corporate identities, designing sales promotional materials, developing communication solutions, packaging and web development.
Diane’s creative genius has been recognized nationally with her work being featured in The Graphis Annual and Print Magazine. Moreover, she has won awards from Graphic Design USA, AIGA, Advertising Club of New Jersey, IABC Iris, and Graphic Artist Guild.
In addition to her active client work, Diane taught graphic design at Montclair State University. Diane is a graduate of The School of Visual Arts from which she holds a BFA degree in design and an advertising degree from F.I.T.
She is a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, The Art Directors Club of New Jersey and is an honorary member of (AWED) American’s Women Economic Development.
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - As Creative Director Diane is involved in every project. She uses her talent, flair and technical expertise to find the perfect balance between creative work that is masterful yet strategically sound. Clients appreciate the creativity that arises from Diane’s brainstorming sessions.
FREE TIME - When she escapes 3-D, three children and her husband, Diane enjoys photography, taking long walks and going to the movies (she will discuss any movie you’ve ever seen).
Nina ScuderiNina’s industrious nature has kept her on top of the graphics industry. She has worked in many aspects of design for such clients as Larami Toy Corporation, Brite Star Mfg., Johnson & Johnson, Paper Corp. of America, Tyco Toys, Comcast Cable Corporation, Troll Publishing, Pearson Education and Scholastic Books.
Nina is a graduate of The School of Visual & Performing Arts at Syracuse University, where she holds a BFA degree in Communication Design.
She has received a prestigious Cable Television Administration and Marketing Award (CTAM) for design in 1992 and 1993.
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - Nina applies fresh design solutions to build and reinforce brand awareness and name recognition.
FREE TIME - When Nina is not sitting in front of her computer, she is at the gym or running to activities with her two daughters and husband.
Graphic Designer
bioNina’s industrious nature has kept her on top of the graphics industry. She has worked in many aspects of design for such clients as Larami Toy Corporation, Brite Star Mfg., Johnson & Johnson, Paper Corp. of America, Tyco Toys, Comcast Cable Corporation, Troll Publishing, Pearson Education and Scholastic Books.
Nina is a graduate of The School of Visual & Performing Arts at Syracuse University, where she holds a BFA degree in Communication Design.
She has received a prestigious Cable Television Administration and Marketing Award (CTAM) for design in 1992 and 1993.
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - Nina applies fresh design solutions to build and reinforce brand awareness and name recognition.
FREE TIME - When Nina is not sitting in front of her computer, she is at the gym or running to activities with her two daughters and husband.
Bill SponnBill is the newest member of the 3-D’s creative team. Experienced in a wide variety of design softwares and mediums, he uses his talents to produce the high quality work our client expect. Prior to joining 3-D, Bill served as Art Director and designed and produced catalogs for well known clients such as Brooks Brothers, Disney Direct Marketing and The Lighthouse Inc.
His experience encompasses designing annual reports, logos, catalogs and advertisements.
Bill is a graduate of RIT and has a BFA from The School of Visual Arts, where he received a full tuition scholarship based on his extraordinary design talents.
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - Bill is involved in every project. He uses his client and print management skills, his creativity and technical expertise to ensure complete client satisfaction.
FREE TIME - When not at the office, Bill travels with his interior designer wife or takes his puppy Viscount McPugsley of the Lap and Glenn for rides in his yellow Mini Cooper.
Graphic Designer
bioBill is the newest member of the 3-D’s creative team. Experienced in a wide variety of design softwares and mediums, he uses his talents to produce the high quality work our client expect. Prior to joining 3-D, Bill served as Art Director and designed and produced catalogs for well known clients such as Brooks Brothers, Disney Direct Marketing and The Lighthouse Inc.
His experience encompasses designing annual reports, logos, catalogs and advertisements.
Bill is a graduate of RIT and has a BFA from The School of Visual Arts, where he received a full tuition scholarship based on his extraordinary design talents.
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - Bill is involved in every project. He uses his client and print management skills, his creativity and technical expertise to ensure complete client satisfaction.
FREE TIME - When not at the office, Bill travels with his interior designer wife or takes his puppy Viscount McPugsley of the Lap and Glenn for rides in his yellow Mini Cooper.
David LuyendykDavid has extensive experience in both print and web design, meaning he gets as excited about cascading style sheets as he gets about a registered emboss. His considerable knowledge of both the creative and technical aspects of design has been the basis for many successful projects. Straightforward or complex, Dave moves a project from concept to a cohesive and compelling solution.
His creativity, fastidious attention to detail, and responsiveness to client needs have earned him a place working with clients such as AT&T, Avon, Bayer, JP Morgan Chase, Prudential Financial, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation.
David attended the School of Visual Arts and received a BA in Graphic Design from Montclair State University where he was a student of Diane’s (he was her star student).
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - David uses his dynamic approach to create inspired interactive and print design.
FREE TIME - David spends a lot of time listening to blues and jazz and is attempting to learn the harmonica (not quitting his day job).
Graphic Designer, Web designer
bioDavid has extensive experience in both print and web design, meaning he gets as excited about cascading style sheets as he gets about a registered emboss. His considerable knowledge of both the creative and technical aspects of design has been the basis for many successful projects. Straightforward or complex, Dave moves a project from concept to a cohesive and compelling solution.
His creativity, fastidious attention to detail, and responsiveness to client needs have earned him a place working with clients such as AT&T, Avon, Bayer, JP Morgan Chase, Prudential Financial, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation.
David attended the School of Visual Arts and received a BA in Graphic Design from Montclair State University where he was a student of Diane’s (he was her star student).
AT 3-D COMMUNICATIONS - David uses his dynamic approach to create inspired interactive and print design.
FREE TIME - David spends a lot of time listening to blues and jazz and is attempting to learn the harmonica (not quitting his day job).
Deborah HerrDeborah R. Herr has been a marketing and communications consultant for over twenty years, creating, writing and managing projects for companies in a wide range of industries. Her concentration is in advanced technology and healthcare subjects, but her experience extends to food products, health & beauty aids and construction. Her projects have ranged from executive speeches through printed materials, videotapes, and computer-based training programs. She also writes advertising and promotion copy, sometimes naming and positioning new products.
In addition to traditional marketing methods, Deborah now often recommends web applications such as blogs and social networking as integral parts of an effective marketing mix. She has concentrated on learning the business of new media and has consulted on many projects including DVD presentations, interactive kiosks, blog development and viral marketing. She believes strongly in the power of these new media to educate, persuade, and sell new audiences not being reached by usual marketing/advertising tools.
Deborah is certified by the NJ State Police, as a New Jersey Certified Emergency Medical Technician and has a reading knowledge and is mildly fluent in French and Spanish with an emphasis on medical terms.
FREE TIME - Outside the office, Deborah spends a lot of time volunteering: with a busy EMS squad as Public Information Officer; on out-of-country medical missions and for US–based non-profits such as the Avon 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk and the North Face Challenge.
Account Executive
bioDeborah R. Herr has been a marketing and communications consultant for over twenty years, creating, writing and managing projects for companies in a wide range of industries. Her concentration is in advanced technology and healthcare subjects, but her experience extends to food products, health & beauty aids and construction. Her projects have ranged from executive speeches through printed materials, videotapes, and computer-based training programs. She also writes advertising and promotion copy, sometimes naming and positioning new products.
In addition to traditional marketing methods, Deborah now often recommends web applications such as blogs and social networking as integral parts of an effective marketing mix. She has concentrated on learning the business of new media and has consulted on many projects including DVD presentations, interactive kiosks, blog development and viral marketing. She believes strongly in the power of these new media to educate, persuade, and sell new audiences not being reached by usual marketing/advertising tools.
Deborah is certified by the NJ State Police, as a New Jersey Certified Emergency Medical Technician and has a reading knowledge and is mildly fluent in French and Spanish with an emphasis on medical terms.
FREE TIME - Outside the office, Deborah spends a lot of time volunteering: with a busy EMS squad as Public Information Officer; on out-of-country medical missions and for US–based non-profits such as the Avon 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk and the North Face Challenge.