To work collaboratively and creatively at a professional level.
To create beautiful and functional design for print and for web.
Continued education in design techniques, applications, and emerging technologies.
2005 - 2007 AAS Commercial & Technical Art, Graphic Design, and Production. South Central College
1996 - 2000 BFA Printmaking. Minneapolis College of Art & Design
1993 - 1996 High School Diploma. Mankato West High School
7.2007 - Present Graphic Designer, Freelance
8.2005 - 9.2007 I.T. Lab Assistant, South Central College. North Mankato, MN
1.2007 - 6.2007 Product Design Intern, The Occasions Group. North Mankato MN
1.2007 - 4.2007 Design Intern, Lime Valley Advertising Inc. Mankato, MN
1.2005 - 4.2006 Direct Support Staff, Christian Concern Inc. Mankato, MN
5.2004 - 12.2004 Landscape Foreman, Narrow Leaf Inc. Albuquerque, NM
11.2003 - 5.2004 Assisted Living Instructor, Arca. Albuquerque, NM
4.2002 - 10.2003 Art Coordinator, Lifeworks Services Inc. North Mankato, MN
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites 2 & 3 including Illustrator, InDesign, ImageReady, Photoshop, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks.
Extensive knowledge of design for print, PDF creation and settings, separations and computer to plate offset printing. Knowledge of XHTML & CSS editing, revising, customization.
Comfortable on both Mac and PC platforms with extensive knowledge of OS X maintenance and optimization.
Knowledge of Digital SLR Photography, Apple Aperture, Adobe Lightroom.
Business, Employment, & Personal references are available upon request.
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