Downloadable versions of my resume are below
in either Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format.
Work Experience:
On Design Studios • Madison, WI
Title: Senior Graphic Designer
2006-Present
• Create information architecture and user-experience designs
• Start ground level css/xhtml templates using web standards for developers
• Generate branding solutions to diverse clients in multiple industries
• Research and planning lead from concept to composition
Neueinc. • Appleton, WI
Title: Freelance
1998-Present
• Created original artwork and adapted existing graphics for clients needs
• Produced a web site for Mary GrandPré
(The cover illustrator of the popular Harry Potter book series)
• Delivered effective marketing solutions to diverse clients in multiple industries
Revolution Advertising • Temecula, CA
Title: Senior Graphic Designer
2002-2005
• Organized and directed on location and studio photo shoots
• Developed and executed comprehensive marking plans and numerous campaigns to
build brand awareness
• Successfully converted studio from QuarkXPress to Adobe InDesign exclusively
• Instituted PDF workflow for reviewing, commenting and proofing projects before finally
sign off by client
Banta Book Group • Menasha, WI
Title: Prep Department/Image Specialist
1992-1998
• Preflighted, impositioned and proofed files before go to imagesetters
• Operated and Troubleshot Creo Platesetter, as well as assorted b/w and color printers
• Oversaw images through the production process to print
• Queried and download files from the customer databases
• Kept archived files well organized
United States Army
Title: Signal Intelligence Analyst w/SCI Clearance
1989-1992
• Briefed the unit commander on known enemy locations from radio pinpointing
• Responsible for submitting paperwork for individuals needing security clearance
• As a squad leader, I was in charge of four other analysts
• Awarded Army Achievement Medal, Two Certificates of Achievement Awards, Certificate of Distinction, and the Southeast Asia Campaign Medal
Educational History:
Brown College, Mendota Heights, MN
Bachelors Degree in Communications
1998-2002
• GPA 3.65
• Best Of Show Awards for Video, Corporate Identity, and Logo Design
Special Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of current Macintosh design programs
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web authoring programs
• Strong design and typographical skill set with attention to detail, with conventional art skills
• 15 years on the Macintosh platform experience, including troubleshooting
and networking knowledge
