Specialized in corrective image retouching and digital album design. Working with Adobe Photoshop.

Part time; design and printing of custom-designed invitations, menus, place cards, progams and other print materials needed for events.

Display case & window designer for fine jewelry and watches. Buyer of jewelry. Retail sales. Coordinator of annual catalog & advertising

Conceptualized, developed and established a company providing high-quality organizational systems which transform a garage into a beautiful and functional space. Developed a layout template using Adobe Illustrator to create two and three-dimensional drawings to show clients.

Conception, layout and creative execution of four-color catalogs, advertisements, logos, posters, trade show booths, and flyers from initial concepts to digital separated film, to final prints. Met with vendors/clients and managers to discuss project objectives. Coordinated photography shoots, negotiated stock photography, provided printing directions, inspected proofs and conducted press inspections.

Met with clients to discuss project objectives. Prepared sketches translating concepts into layouts, illustrations, and graphics for promotional, informational and educational publications. Utilized both Macintosh & traditional design methods. Effectively incorporated dynamic client requirements while maintaining project schedule, budget, and creative integrity. Consistently won internal design competitions for a variety of projects.Illustrator, QuarkXpress, PageMaker, Word.

Concept and design of company brochures in conjunction with JN Planning Co., Tokyo

Freelance designer involved in all phases of production and design from concept to print for a variety of design firms and advertising agencies throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Involved in all phases of design from concept to printed materials. Worked in Adobe Illustrator & PageMaker on the Macintosh