I am a diversity and equity minded creative professional with over two decades of experience as an in-house and freelance designer. I am passionate about graphic design as a critical tool for experiencing and navigating the human-made world, and a tool to create a better society. I am often found on my bike, with my camera and a cup of coffee. Over the years I have served as an in-house designer for employers and have served as an “outside creative department” to my stable of long-term clients through my freelance business, Umbrella-Works. I deeply value the process of creating, iterating, and building brand recognition and communications solutions for my employers and clients over the long term. Finding solutions to problems is a key aspect to design work, and a skill that I have honed over time.I live with my family in the mountains of Southern Spain. From 2015 to 2023 we lived in Astana Kazakhstan. Living abroad, as well as years working with multi-cultural organizations, has given me an incredible education in how clear and graphic design and communication solutions can help promote understanding and bridge gaps between cultures. I am versed in print and standards-based web design, as well as email design, and am particularly focused on identity and brand development. My design work is clean, clear, and consistent.Beyond graphic design, I am skilled in copywriting for social media, press releases as well as web and print promotional material.Specialties: Graphic Design for print and web and email. Expert level knowledge of industry standard design software and standards. Knowledge of CSS, xHTML, and some CMSs. Mastery of photography and photographic principles and techniques. Deep understanding of design principles and theory as well as practical, day-to-day productivity and project planning and management.