About Me

A creative, dependable, artistic, and passionate individual. I have spent the last 12 years learning all I can about design and visual communication through hands-on experience creating innovative print, promotional, and web designs that exceed clients’ expectations. I am self-motivated and enjoy collaborating with a team as we work together to create brand recognition and consistency for the businesses we work for. 

Experience

Web & Graphic Designer
Deluxe Corporation
September 2015 to July 2020
Managing creative tasks quickly and efficiently in a fast paced, detail oriented environment. Working within tight deadlines, managing workload on up to 5 projects at a time while keeping within clients’ expected budget. Documenting processes for website user guides, website deployment, and client projects. Using Deluxe in-house and client branding to create colorful brand consistent infographics that are visually impactful, recognizable, and usable in a variety of email, print, web, and self-promotional marketing materials. Product photography, color correcting, photo editing to website specifications, web design, HTML and CSS editing for DemandBridge based e-commerce websites.
Web & Graphic Designer
Merrill Corporation
August 2012 to September 2015
Managed tasks effectively, and provided creative solutions for clients’ projects. Tasks included graphic design, print, typography, branding, and pre-press. Worked on multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines. Collaborated with design team, and maintained brand consistency of multiple clients. Client e-commerce website page design, HTML and CSS editing. Assisted IT personnel with computer setup, software installs, technical support, troubleshooting, and server upkeep. Photographed products for client websites.
Print Production Specialist
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Xerox Corporation
September 2008 to August 2012
Ensured clients’ production jobs met all specifications, followed proofing process, managed copy center requests, and worked directly with clients. Produced client deliverables which included layout design, printing, and binding, ensured professional presentation. Performed maintenance on Xerox copiers, and provided support for an office of 50 to 200 people.
Library Assistant
WWU Slide Library
September 2005 to June 2008
Assisted professors with locating images from the slide library collection for use in lectures. Reorganized slides and archived using number system. Converted film slides to digital format, photo edited and color corrected using photoshop, and filed on the server.
Print Production & Graphic Designer
Office Max
July 2007 to November 2007
Interacted one-on-one with client to place their order, identified additional services based on clients’ needs. Solved complex design and computer related problems. Designed business cards, letterhead, brochures, and booklets. Produced client orders, including printing, and binding.

Freelance

Costumed Characters for Causes
Instarate iOS App
D20 Girls Project Magazine
Roddy Reboot Website
Mars Hill: The Resurgence Blog

Skills

Mac
PC
DemandBridge ERP System
Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Dreamweaver
  • Flash
  • Premiere
  • Soundbooth
  • After Effects
Final Cut Pro
Soundtrack Pro
Motion
Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
HTML
CSS
Wacom Tablet

Education

BFA in Graphic Design: New Media
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA – June 2008

AAUCT Degree
Skagit Valley College
Mt. Vernon, WA – June 2004

Volunteer

Staff & Graphic Designer
Costumed Characters for Causes
March 2012 to April 2018
Designed flexible colorful and recognizable brand that can be utilized across various media; print, digital, apparel. Creating signage, fliers, business cards, calendar, and other marketing materials. Managing volunteers at events, interacting with children, and collecting money for charity. Costume design, creation, and fabrication for multiple people.
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