C R E A T I V E, self-motivated freelance graphic designer with extensive experience creating fresh and compelling designs for print and web. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills with great communication abilities. Ability to work independently, taking a project from concept to completion within tight deadlines and budget constraints. Efficient and well equipped home office; very adept at working long distances. Please contact me with any further inquiries or opportunities.

E X P E R I E N C E
Trio Graphic Design, Owner/Senior Designer
6.00 - present
Conceptualization and development of identity systems. Design of accompanying advertisements, brochures, signage, and websites. Extensive project management and prepress experience.

TC Training Center, Software Instructor
Traverse City, MI  7.08 – 11.09
Instruction of Photoshop and Illustrator courses. Creation of training manuals and other classroom materials.

Idea Stream, Freelance Graphic Designer
Traverse City, MI  02.02 –12.02
Conceptualization and development of identity systems. Design of accompanying advertisements, brochures, signage, and websites. Extensive project management, writing and prepress experience.

Gordon Food Service, Freelance Graphic Designer 
Grand Rapids, MI  05.01 – 10.01
Design of brochures, mailers and signage for use in GFS stores and general promotions.

Editors At Large, Freelance Graphic Designer
Grand Rapids, MI  06.00 – 09.00
Writing, design and development of promotional materials, signage, brochures and website development for several clients.

marchFIRST, Graphic Designer/Consultant
Grand Rapids, MI  09.99 – 06.00        
Consulting at various businesses in the Grand Rapids area as well as management of several internal projects. Interface design including website and database design and development. Print design for marketing materials and promotional brochures.

Proof Positive Farrowlyne Associates, Graphic Designer
Evanston, IL  07.98 – 09.99
Design of educational print materials for large publishers, including book and video covers, and interior layouts. Extensive project management experience.

T E C H N I C A L  S K I L L S
Proficient in both Mac and PC platforms. Accomplished in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark X-press, HTML, Dreamweaver, Freehand and Microsoft Office. Experienced in PageMaker, GoLive, Director, Fireworks, and Flash.
 

P E R S O N A L  S K I L L S
Strong work ethic, highly effective written and oral communication skills, motivated, and innovative. Passion for design, high attention to detail, and quality oriented. Professional, personable, organized, flexible and easy to work with. Balance of creative and analytical skills to translate business objectives into creative execution. Ability to successfully manage projects to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.

E D U C A T I O N
New Horizons
Grand Rapids, MI  01.00
HTML - Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI  09.94 - 05.98
BFA in Graphic Design     

The Maine Photographic Workshops
Rockport, Maine  07.97
Adobe Photoshop: The Digital Darkroom