I am the co-founder and co-host of The Benefit of the Doud podcast. In addition to my responsibilities as an editor and on-air talent, I am responsible for the visual identity of the podcast and its digital presence. The Benefit of the Doud is a podcast and blog based on technology news, reviews, and interviews with notable people in the industry.

Freelance Automotive and Technology WriterBylines at SlashGear and Gear Diary

As a Graphic Designer for Retirement Unlimited, I was responsible for all creative collateral supporting more than twenty-five senior living communities. In this role, I created brand visuals including logos for properties and signature programs, print items including brochures, flyers and property maps, and supported the partner company Strategic Digital Systems with visuals for the web. I provided a voice in marketing strategy, pulling from my nearly twenty years of experience in the field. I… Show more As a Graphic Designer for Retirement Unlimited, I was responsible for all creative collateral supporting more than twenty-five senior living communities. In this role, I created brand visuals including logos for properties and signature programs, print items including brochures, flyers and property maps, and supported the partner company Strategic Digital Systems with visuals for the web. I provided a voice in marketing strategy, pulling from my nearly twenty years of experience in the field. I was an essential part of creative strategy for brand-story and brand development and brought a positive perspective to team development that was recognized by the those in leadership roles and fellow team members. Show less

As a Senior Designer for a resort I've created: print menus, traditional billboards, digital billboards, logos, print tickets, digital tickets, brochures, print ads, digital ads, PPC ad campaigns, eblasts, web forms, print forms, print calendars, social media images and campaigns.Essential in the re-branding and brand standards for the resort in 2017-2018. Principal in the creation of a website in art direction and content creation for The Greenbrier Clinic and resulting print… Show more As a Senior Designer for a resort I've created: print menus, traditional billboards, digital billboards, logos, print tickets, digital tickets, brochures, print ads, digital ads, PPC ad campaigns, eblasts, web forms, print forms, print calendars, social media images and campaigns.Essential in the re-branding and brand standards for the resort in 2017-2018. Principal in the creation of a website in art direction and content creation for The Greenbrier Clinic and resulting print collateral.Designed in whole the print and digital collateral for both a PGA Tournament and a Tennis Event that included Venus and Serena Williams as players. Show less

Design for textiles and bath products ranging from full-color camera-ready art to tufted rugs. Design labeling and packaging for multiple products and retailers utilizing knowledge of typography, color and space to create pleasing layouts. Create branding including color work, logo design, and marketing copy. Work with various roll-fed wide-format printers to create and test full color art and separations for screen-printed products. Coordinate with entities within the organization to develop… Show more Design for textiles and bath products ranging from full-color camera-ready art to tufted rugs. Design labeling and packaging for multiple products and retailers utilizing knowledge of typography, color and space to create pleasing layouts. Create branding including color work, logo design, and marketing copy. Work with various roll-fed wide-format printers to create and test full color art and separations for screen-printed products. Coordinate with entities within the organization to develop new product ideas and bring those concepts through to fruition. Photograph product and manipulate images for multiple uses. Show less

Was a contributing writer at the webOS-focused blog, webOSRoundup.

Worked in a production environment to create personalized printed magnets using industrystandard tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Assisted in productdevelopment from the creation of art through conception and refinement of new catalog items.