objective

To create unique and effective visual communications in a creative environment
utilizing my print design skills and background.

education

BFA in Art and Design, emphasis in Advertising
Iowa State University, Ames, IA: May 2003

• Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator;
   Microsoft Office, Mac and PC formats

• Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver, Fireworks and HTML and CSS

experience

Chamber Publishing (October 2008-present)

Creative Director/Designer
• Design ads, magazines and maps, homepages for various chamber websites,
   and marketing materials
• Coordinate the full publication process: ad sales, art and editorial submission,
   design and revisions, and print
• Organize skill-building sessions for designers
• Develop and document more efficient processes

Visually Sound Design (Freelance • 2004-present)

• Provide design services for both print and web

Galaxy Desserts (February 2008-present)

Marketing Coordinator/Designer
• Designed all marketing collateral and updated brand visually to accompany
  new branded products
• Designed and programmed consumer website (www.galaxydesserts.com)
• Designed and wrote quarterly e-newsletter
• Participated in photography shoots

AuthorHouse (September 2003-August 2007)

Art Director-Graphic Design
• Managed 12 designers and utilized outside illustration talent
• Improved efficiency of team work flow and utilized each designer’s
   available skill set effectively
• Updated and implemented an incentive program
• Presented various training sessions and organized critiques and skill-building projects
• Designed and implemented new services offered by the cover department
• Handled escalated cover design issues with authors
• Provided photography services for special design projects
• Volunteered copy writing for company newsletter

 

Senior Designer
• Designed covers for AuthorHouse and Rooftop Publishing
• Designed AuthorHouse marketing materials including brochures, web banners,
   white papers, large book displays, and posters
• Provided individual peer critiques on design work
• Implemented new services and provided written documentation of job processes

References available upon request