Resumé
SKILLS
Design Strengths:
- Artistic Design
- Typography/Layout
- Project Management
- Visual identity development
- Website design and promotion
- Database management
- Branding
- Pre-press management
Excellent capabilities in:
- (X)HTML and CSS
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Quark XPress
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Fireworks
- Microsoft Office
Proficient in:
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe PageMaker
- Adobe GoLive
- PHP
- MySQL
- XML and RSS
- Blogging
- Podcasting
EDUCATION
B.A. with Honors in Art (Graphic Design) and History | Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, IN)
First person in Art department history to be awarded a degree with Honors distinction. Degree conferred in May 2002.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Prudential Real Estate Professionals | Eugene Branches (Eugene, OR)
Lead Graphic Designer
Responsible for managing the Creative Service division offering design services to nearly 100 Real Estate Agents in the Eugene area as well as creative and marketing lead on a company-wide level. Duties include print and web design, marketing, advertising management, and promotions. September 2006 - Present.
Oregon State University
| International Programs (Corvallis, OR)
Study Abroad Assistant
Provide section assistance for all OSU-based Study Abroad opportunities including design of promotional and advising materials, website maintenance, database design and entry, file maintenance, and student advising. Along with these duties I ensure that participating students are registered properly for their programs, awarded appropriate financial aid and enrolled in specialized insurance while abroad. March 2003 – September 2006.
Crossroads Christian Fellowship (Corvallis, OR) | Communications Pastor
Lead the communication ministries of the church including creation and implementation of visual identification, print design of bi-monthly newsletter, promotional materials, banners, annual reports, mailings, handouts, flyers, and bulletins. I am also responsible for the creation, maintainence and promotion of the church website. December 2002 – Present.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
I have maintained an active freelance career for the past 5 years designing various pieces for a diverse list of clients. Projects include:
- Logo development for large mortgage brokerage firm
- Advertisements and event schedule brochure for university music department
- Company profile and business plan for technology firm investors
- Promotional holiday cards for university admissions office
- Volunteer and donor solicitation packet for youth mentoring organization
- Newsletter design for international organization
- Marketing brochure, promotional folder and business card design for telecommunications company