Dan La Bate

Dan La Bate has worked in the design and marketing industry for over 20 years. From 1998-2001, they were the Owner/Designer of Daniel J. La Bate, where they worked as a Jewelry Designer/Artist and production consultant for the design/manufacturing process. Dan also supplied contract work for various artists and provided instruction. In 2001, they began working at Ed Levin Inc. as an R&D/Designer. From 2003-2010, they were President & Director of Marketing at Engines of Creation Web Design & SEO, where they assisted clients with SEO/SEM/SMM, Project Planning & Management. In 2010, they began working at Sacandagalife.com as Marketing Director, where they were responsible for SEO & social media management, development of content, content strategy planning, and brand development.

Dan La Bate's education history includes completing a Regents Diploma at Amsterdam High School from 1990 to 1993. Dan then attended Schenectady County Community College from 1995 to 1997, where they earned an A.S. Science in Math/Science. Dan then attended SUNY New Paltz from 1998 to 2001, where they earned a B.F.A in Studio Art: Jewelry/Metalsmithing. Most recently, they completed a NYS Emergency Medical Technician certification at GAVAC in 2018.