ABOUT ME
Professionally
I am self-employed as a graphic designer, specializing in corporate identity (logo) design, web design, print design and branding with the majority of my time spent designing and implementing marketing promotions for various industries such as logos, websites, brochures, letterhead, business cards and more.My experience as a graphic designer has allowed me opportunities that have helped me grow in my career as well as in my personal life. The design work I have done over the past 17 years has provided me with skills beyond the everday graphic designer. I have kept up with market trends and have expanded my knowledge by being an active member of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists in Dallas), reading various web designer magazines and by contibuting to various forums and blog sites.
My life is design, I love it and I surround myself in it every day. I am a self-starter, team player with strong communication skills. I am highly committed to getting the job done right with a consistent eye on productivity and efficiency. I always bring clients dependability, flexibility, and a hard working attitude.
With so designer competing for projects, selecting the most qualified candidate is a challenge. Not only must you look at their skills and experience, you must also ensure they are the right "fit" for your needs. You need someone with the qualifications and personal motivation to make an immediate contribution and who will mesh well with your team.
My diversified work experience in printing, web graphics, and proficiency in both Macintosh and PC environments has allowed me to positively impact a companies needs and objectives. I am skilled in designing, creating, producing, tracking, marketing, and managing printed or web related materials for promotional and technical print production, graphic design, and web animation. I also possess marketing experience in coordinating activities, developing marketing plans and strategies with guidance from executives and marketing teams. Some of these tasks have included developing and implementing strategic public relations programs (targeted toward state and federal officials) to support business goals, also in planning and executing strategic media relations campaigns, briefing materials, news releases to leverage initives and programs. I have helped in creating marketing proposals for mega (multi-million dollar) transportation projects, set up panel interviews, public meetings and researched demographics for planning projects. Your business needs a strong team of skilled experienced professionals. I have the qualifications you need and am ready to be a part of that team.
Personally
I love to travel and currently have been to over 30 cities in the US and over 20 countries. When I′m not looking at a computer screen you will find me spending time with my family watching movies, enjoying the outdoors or at one of our local hockey rinks. I am a active board member for my sons' travel hockey team and as a family we all enjoy spending time togther with other families that share the same intrests.