Graphic concept and design for projects of moderate to major complexity, including layout and design of sales proposals, interview presentations, booth and exhibit graphics, displays, posters, ads, maps, illustration, logos, and document preparation for digital output. Responsible for ensuring schedules and quality standards are met, and for decisions that accurately reflect the requirements of the project, and are sensitive to cost, quality, and deadline considerations. Experienced with PC-based Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and basic knowledge of Excel. Served as a graphic designer on projects for a wide-ranging clientele. Co-managed the graphics development/creation of large, multiphase programs such as the Central 70 project, National Western Complex, Better Denver Program, Gold Line, COSMIX, T-REX, and the Front Range Inter-Connectivity Study. Examples clients include, but are not limited to:» National Science Foundation» US Army Corps of Engineers» US Bureau of Reclamation» US Navy/Army/Air Force» Environmental Protection Agency» National Park Service» US Department of Transportation» Federal Aviation Association» CDOT, UDOT, WYDOT, NmDOT, NDOT, SDDOT, TxDOT, Caltrans, UDOT» City and County of Denver» Denver Water» RTD» DIA Airport» City of Aurora» Aurora Water» Colorado Springs Utilities» City of Beverly Hills» Water for PeopleUnique Skill Set- Ability to listen to the client and understand quickly what type of sales message they want to convey, and what design format best suits the message.- Able to efficiently manage and coordinate multiple, simultaneous deadlines while maintaining a sense of humor.- Collaborative approach that builds client trust, leading to repeated requests for support.EducationBachelor of Arts, Iowa State University, 1984

Provided design support of division president, nationwide sales staff, new products division, and the corporate marketing department. Design responsibilities included logo design, sales and marketing collateral materials, info graphics, booth and exhibit graphics, illustration, corporate business presentations and sales proposals for such companies as General Motors, Phillip Morris, Hershey, Sega, Reader’s Digest, Wellmark, F&W Publications, Air Touch Paging, United Water, Volkswagen, and the U.S. Navy. Worked with audio/visual production staff coordinating presentations and graphics for live corporate conferences, as well as directing photo shoots and dealing directly with vendors.

Focused on one-on-one customer relations and project implementation. Creative responsibilities included all graphic concept and design for client base and creation of all promotional/marketing/administrative materials. Maintained all hardware and software, the network, and digital imaging and photographic equipment.

Responsible for all aspects of computer graphic production and digital output. Supervised three employees and was the liaison for both the sales staff and customer service department.

Created graphics primarily for clients in the oil and gas industry. Clients included Tenneco, Transco, Amoco, and Oxy Petrochemical. Did work for pre-press company called Characters/Oneworks.

Executed concept and design of illustrations, logos, page layout, corporate presentation graphics, digital imagining, film processing, coordinating vendors, and quality control.