Solicit and contract with clients for freelance graphic design services in the area of corporate identity, brochures, flyers, letterhead, illustration, and display materials for conventions.

Create all in-house communications materials for print, digital, and event/large format.Responsible for conceptualization and design of marketing solutions. Created visual design solutions for corporate identity and branding, logo and icon design, editorial layout, interactive forms and collateral materials in both print and digital media from concept to completion. Effectively managed multiple projects of varied complexities while meeting deadlines and working well under pressure. Able… Show more Create all in-house communications materials for print, digital, and event/large format.Responsible for conceptualization and design of marketing solutions. Created visual design solutions for corporate identity and branding, logo and icon design, editorial layout, interactive forms and collateral materials in both print and digital media from concept to completion. Effectively managed multiple projects of varied complexities while meeting deadlines and working well under pressure. Able to work independently or as a team with multiple clients using excellent communication and organizational skills to meet the goals of the client.Art directed the annual conference newspaper, ISTE Daily Leader. Created templates and worked with a team of editors onsite to produce four issues over four days in real time during the conference. Guided two designers on layout and photo organization onsite. Tracked and managed placement of external paid advertising. Coordinated with printer which varied year to year based on location of the conference. Show less

Coordination of educational and sale events and promotions sponsored by Wise Woman Herbals, Inc.Creation and development of ads, catalogs, brochures, sales literature, web site design, and all marketing materials for Wise Woman Herbals, Inc., the Pacific Northwest Herbal Symposium, and Wise Acres Farm.Creation of new corporate identity for Wise Woman Herbals, Inc. including their overall printed appearance as well as their personal logo. Incorporated the existing logo with a… Show more Coordination of educational and sale events and promotions sponsored by Wise Woman Herbals, Inc.Creation and development of ads, catalogs, brochures, sales literature, web site design, and all marketing materials for Wise Woman Herbals, Inc., the Pacific Northwest Herbal Symposium, and Wise Acres Farm.Creation of new corporate identity for Wise Woman Herbals, Inc. including their overall printed appearance as well as their personal logo. Incorporated the existing logo with a new, fresh idea and look. New design led to my creation of a logo and corporate identity for our company’s distributor, Ecotrend Ecologics, Inc.Scheduling, organizing and follow-up with event locations, up to 350 attendees, over 30 exhibitors and 18 speakers for the annual Pacific Northwest Herbal Symposium in 2000 and 2001. During my coordination of the symposium, attendance was raised 12% due to my organization and effective advertising.Interaction and problem solving with printers, outside graphic personnel, mail houses, newspapers, magazines, and other companies during the designing, creation and implementation process of projects. Administrative support including telephone, fax, written correspondence and customer service. Show less

Graphic design, editing, pre-press management and bindery.Designing and creation of corporate identities, logos, brochures, posters, flyers, and business forms including the corporate identity and advertising for Holland’s Office Supply & Printing.Job pricing, typesetting, color separations, and shooting and stripping of negatives for printing plates.Communicate with and advise clients, offering quick, efficient, and concise solutions to their designing needs.

Created and built the most sought after karaoke company in the Texas Panhandle.Solicitation and contracting with clients for entertainment services including karaoke, disc jockey, and public speaking engagements.Designed corporate identity, web site, and advertising presentations and promotions.Hired, fired, and trained employees.Sound engineering and equipment operation.