Creative writer with instructional design, marketing and graphic skills for learning applications, marketing, and any initiative requiring print, video, or interactive/digital expertise. Software: FinalCut ProX, Indesign, Ilustrator, Photoshop, Captivate, PDF Pro, Content Management Systems, and standard fare apps (powerpoint, all office apps). I write the script, shoot and edit (plus interior graphics). Web design included. I also have technical writing and learning assessment and testing experience. PLEASE SEE MY PORTFOLIO

Design and development of marketing and instructional materials in all media. Recent work of note is a nationally implemented Data Management portal which I designed the user interface/experience, developed content, and created all graphics. This project was produced remotely. My work as an independent contractor requires the development of strategies, proposals, and (often) proof of concept prior to securing a client engagement. This demonstrates my entrepreneurial spirit, and (if selected as a a candidate for a full time position) would be brought to the forefront in future engagements. I manage project work like it's my own money ... because sometimes it is.

Copywriting, graphic design and creative management for integrated marketing campaigns, employee communications and training, marketing communications, incentives, web pages and interactive tools. Highly strategic with proven results. Skills in motivating and inspiring teams to deliver superb creative work under tight deadlines. Creative work recognized through various awards. All work on a consulting basis for a wide range of industries in the U.S. and Canada.Work of note includes graphic and I.D. support for the BJC Learning Institute (BLI), WieseUSA, and the Incentive Research Foundation. 2013 BMA first place creative award for Haldex Brakes. 2014 yielded a series of videos for BJC Healthcare focused on leadership and employee engagement.Recent work includes varied HR intervention programs for BJC Healthcare and Ameren.

Responsible for creative ideation and strategy on B2B initiatives for ag/chem, healthcare, food ingredients, transportation and other clients. Primary focus on door opener campaigns, switch marketing initiatives, sampling campaigns, tradeshows/events, direct marketing, trade ads and interactive.• Conceived SuperKids for ConAgra Mills – a cooperative marketing venture providing food product samples made with ConAgra’s Ultragrain to food service directors nationwide. The program has been so successful that it has entered its seventh year. Creative included print, an online ordering system, and overall sampling process strategically aligned with school system food brokers.• Developed “Best of Brock” corporate identity, incentive and print-on-demand marketing program for Brock Manufacturing. • Additional work for Daubert Chemical, NovaSys Health, Sumitomo, ARHealthNetworks, Delta Dental and other clients resulted in various awards in multiple categories.

Creative and instructional design lead on multimedia and elearning programs, classroom training sessions/blended learning, videos, and all support materials. Responsible for interim budget, client presentations, final copy, and graphic ideation. Supported client presentations, supervised other writers, and served as primary client contact during program development. Identified measurement areas.• Designed initial entries into the interactive realm with multimedia and Learning Management Systems for Konica-Minolta, IBM, Komatsu Dresser, Northern Telecom and Nissan. • Komatsu Dresser multimedia programs garnered best of company awards two years running.• An employee communications program for 3M received a second place international BMA award.

Primary responsibility for supporting AT&T Sales and Service, and AT&T Consumer Products divisions following divestiture. Extensive involvement with AT&T executive levels for new product launches, Phone Center communications, VAR communications, tradeshow support, all employee meetings and executive presentations. Led and managed multiple project teams, from initial proposal through program completion, and served as primary client liaison on budget, messaging and status. Supervised team consisting of writers, graphic artists, video production personnel, and other production team members.• Managed the design and layout of an AT&T Phone Center monthly newsletter having a circulation of 40,000; this success led to other division newsletters and additional business for the firm. • Videos included roll outs of new incentive campaigns featuring Andy Griffith and Peter Graves; additional videos featured AT&T executives in roundtable discussions.

Began as a skills training writer and staff member on productivity improvement analyses designed to identify improvement opportunities. Quickly, was promoted to Media Manager with responsibility for all video productions used in management skills training sessions. Wrote video scripts, casted talent and edited final programs. Served as productivity analysis team member and supported sales presentations. Concurrently served as analyst team staff person on performance improvement needs assessments.

Needs assessments, design, development and implementation of results-oriented training programs and systems. Clients included New York Life, Clearfield Cheese, Texas Instruments, Shaw Pipe, Calgary Power & Light, Pedlar Castings, Dataproducts and various other clients for which our team performed productivity analyses. My work on a Texas Instruments project led to additional work being awarded to the firm. This employment required 100% travel in the U.S. and Canada with union and non-union workforces. Implementations included training systems aligned with operational measurements.