About Me
When you look at my desk, the first thing you’ll see is a huge computer monitor. But when you take a closer look, you’ll see things I’ve 3D printed, little paper minis, a Silhouette Portrait cutter. There are colored pencils, various mini rulers, markers, and bins full of other maker materials on – and in – the cabinet behind my desk.
I have a Prusa 3D printer hanging out in the kitchen and am looking to get a laser printer (they’re not actually printers…) or a CNC machine.
Basically, all of this is to say I enjoy creating things – whether its something that’s going to be strictly digital or going to end up sitting on my table.
Brand
Imagery
Motion
Websites
My Story and Skills
Creativity started early for me and I stuck with it, teaching myself Photoshop 4. After earning my Associates of Fine Arts, I found an entry level job at a small company in the financial industry and after a year or so there, I was able to convince my boss that there was a need for a graphic designer to help bring a cohesive look to the company’s messaging and that was the start of my career in design.
Around 2011, I started a web design business, focused on small businesses. Using WordPress as the platform, I’m able to focus on my clients and build them something that fits their needs.
I enjoy the challenge of finding innovative solutions and I love working with a team.
Software Skills
Adobe CS: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
WordPress; HTML; CSS
Design Skills
Branding: Logo, Business Cards, Stationery, Web Presence
Print: Advertisements, Brochures, Mailers
Web: Websites, Email Campaigns
Personal Skills
Critical thinking, Communication, Collaborative, Fast learning, Organized, Self-motivated and self-directed
Experience
Owner/ Lead Designer
Tiny Owl Studio
2011 – Current
Senior Graphic Designer
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
2009 – 2012
Graphic Designer
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
2008 – 2009
Graphic Designer Coordinator
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
2003 – 2008
Education
Sessions.Edu
Marketing Design Advanced Certificate
— Print Design Focus
2010
Sessions.Edu
Graphic Design Standard Certificate
— Graphic Design
2006
Indian Hills Community College
Associates of Arts
— Fine Arts
1999
Hobbies
Years experience
Websites Designed
Gallons of Caffeine
Portfolio
Monstrum Studios
Logo & Website
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
Advertisements & Layout
Divorce Moxie
Website
Moxie Bootcamp
Logo
Bylogik Inc.
Logo, Branding, & Website
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