Owner and manager of a small business that creates graphics and layouts for multiple clients, with projects including web sites, CD/tape cover design, corporate identities, direct mail, campaigns ad campaigns, package design, posters, billboards, etc. Work with multiple print, music, and online vendors to manage customers’ needs.

A versatile and creative designer for 20 years, in both the digital and traditional spaces, with an excellent base of experience and flexibility. Known for being a team player and tenacious worker, who enjoys the challenge of learning a new skill or technology.

SRP's web sites continually win awards for being among the best in the industry, including the 2015 ESource Award for Best Utility Web site. My specific duties include:• Creating new designs and making graphic updates to multiple web sites, newsletters and other communication tools aimed both at internal clients and the external customer base based on best practices and user testing.• Plans site design by working with strategists and content owners to clarify goals.• Developing site navigation by categorizing content; with increasing focus on mobile technology.• Wireframe development, user testing and iterative design of the site’s content based on goals.• Designing images, icons, banners, etc for specific campaigns and landing pages.• Redesigning existing sites by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology.• Maintains site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards; editing content when necessary.• Stay abreast of design trends by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Attends An Event Apart web design conference every two years.• Design and coding of the HTML5 web banners for specific programs and campaigns• Worked closely with the MyAccount team to help design the current MyAccount layout, and provide graphic updates as needed

I began by making my own everyday sketchbooks just for my own use, then a few artist friends requested their own, and now they're available to everyone. Why carry a boring black sketchbook when you can carry one that reflects your personality? In addition to sketchbooks, I now offer journals and beer tasting notebooks as well.

Oversaw the design for multiple clients’ design projects including web sites, CD/DVD cover designs, corporate identity packages, direct mail campaigns, advertisements, package designs, posters and billboards. Worked with local and online printers, and local and online vendors to manage customers’ communication needs while meeting deadlines.

Internship-turned-Junior Designer position. Emphasis on learning how a "corporate" graphic design job worked. It's all about the glitz.