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Winona, Minnesota, United States

In addition to on-going contractual freelance design work, I continued my education with the completion of a technical degree from FVTC in Package & Label Printing - specializing in the area of Prepress.

Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States

As the key point of contact for all company divisions, I handled creative for print, social and radio spots. In addition to the content creation, I also partnered with external vendors to oversee print production and facilitate company promotions.

Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Conceptual brand design for each of the company's core businesses to include: sWheatScoop, Artex, Northland Choice, Central Bi-Products, Midwest Grease and Performance Pet

Appleton, WI

Partnered with sales team to establish creative for the company to include conceptual structural ideation, package design and all print collateral. I also partnered with established external vendors for managing print production and company promotions.

Neenah, WI

My responsibilities included the creation of all print advertising in the Fox Valley region, as well as the layout of the publication a monthly basis. The Scene is distributed in the following areas; Fox Cities, Oshkosh, Fond DuLac, Green Bay and Waupaca.

Neenah, Wisconsin

As an integral part of the outstanding creative team at Brand Directions, I was constantly thinking outside the box. It was all about collaboration in an effort to exceed client expectations in all facets of design. Innovation was the key success behind the conceptual design of the Tri-tainer Packaging which won grand prize in a design competition.

One of my major accomplishments while at Pudik was a total category redesign of the Sunterra Brand for Bosch. The essence of Sunterra is water gardening, with a product line that encompasses both the mechanical and decorative aspects of the business. Sunterra is a key brand in the marketplace.

Although employed by Schawk, I was part of the on-site design team at Kellogg's. While at Kellogg's, I was instrumental in the total re-design of the iconic Raisin Bran line. Raisin Bran is the cornerstone in the cereal industry.

While at Kimberly Clark, I was tasked to manage and design Private Label products for Family Care Division. Some of the key accounts I was personally involved with included: BJ's, Costco, Dollar General, Walmart and Wegman's.

As part of the on-site team at Ahold, my primary role was in the development of private label packaging for the following markets: Stop & Shop, Tops, Giant, Southern Home and Bi-Lo Stores. During my tenure at Daymon, one of my greatest accomplishments was the category redesign of the cereal section for all of the above mentioned markets. The focus in this.

While at Icon, one of my most memorable accomplishments was the introduction of the Organic Product Line for Wegman's markets. Since its initial inception on shelf of about 35 items in early 2002, it has grown steadily to encompass more than twice that number to date. Wegman's Organic Product Line continues to do very well in the ever changing landscape of.

During my tenure with Marketing Support, I was responsible primarily for the Bosch and Home Depot accounts. One of my greatest accomplishments was a new category introduction for Home Depot. It was for a line of faucets called Pegasus. The primary goal of Pegasus was to offer the consumer a decorator quality faucet at big box store prices. this line has.

My long term at Hillis Mackey was attributed to the diverse accounts I was associated with thru the years. Some of the key accounts I was associated with include: Barber Foods, Birchwood Casey, Coca-Cola, Gedney, General Mills, Land-O-Lakes, Pillsbury, Rollerblade and 3M. My primary responsibilities also evolved, from a production artist initially, to a.

Package & Label Printing Program, Pre-Press, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Flexographic Printing ClubGraduated with honors

Diploma, Fine Art

Activities and Societies: Track Team, Jazz Band, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Art Club, recipient of Quill & Scroll - for JournalismOne of.

Techical Study, Linc - Sponsored By U Of M Extension

Activities and Societies: The real essence of the program centers around a curriculum that focuses on an individuals strength's and.

Bfa, Graphic/Commercial Art

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Cross Country Ski Team, Photography Club-President, member of Kirby Program BoardIt was the pursuit.