- Acquire key information and develop ideas for projects with presentation materials, discuss requirements with client; Consider materials and costs according to budgets; Research and gather information and photographs relating to the project; Produce 'sample' or 'mood' boards for clients- Source products, fittings, lighting, finishes and provide samples for clients- Prepare detailed working drawings, designs and plans; Compile information produce a visual presentation with photos, drawings and Photoshop ideas- Design and produce leaded glass widow designs on new or existing windows for manufacturer or client-Remove, repair and replace Marvin casement window assemblies for Deerpath Inn Condos in 2017 for over 60 windows, including removing and replacing damaged hardware and weatherstripping, lead exterior and interior glass, clean and reinstall - Install 2- Large Marvin Three Panel Glider/Slider assemblies, after removing the old sliding glass door assemblies; also removed and replaced 50 Marvin Casement and Awning windows all around the Lincolnshire home- requiring extensive sill and flashing work as well as scaffolding around entire home. - Remove, clean-up window openings in basement cement- install flashing at ground level and around window openings, reinstall and test water resistance for 10 Marvin Egress Casement Windows in East Lake Forest home

Clients include L.L. Bean, Ragesdale Inc., LF/LB Chamber of Commerce, Mothers Trust Foundation, Infant Welfare Society,Lake Bluff History Museum, Griffith, Grant & Lackie, Lake Forest College, banks, churches, small businesses, organizations and individuals- House portrait commissions for homeowners, architects, builders, realtors and business- Design and produce note cards, stationery, reproduction prints, coffee mugs - Marketing Print and Web Materials - Logos, stationery items, business cards, brochures - Won competition for Lake Forest 150th logo design - Infant Welfare Lake Forest Showhouse Interior Drawings 2010, 2012, 2014 - Mural design/painting and customized furniture design/painting - Promote/marketing of furniture and mural work at art/trade shows and open houses

-First months spent learning the procedures, organize projects, perform clerical duties, maintain communication with parties involved and keep projects moving to meet project deadlines and objectives-Provide support, act as a liaison to assist with organizing design presentations-Work on preparation of development -Provide administrative support -Review design submittals for and provide the Manager with any concerns and recommendations of acceptance-Be involved in product development cycle & calendar. Assist on divisional deadlines & assist in preparation for meetings-Produce renderings and Photoshop work

Develop detailed representations of remodeled elements of interior and exterior areas. Using KCD, CAD program, a kitchen can be designed with elevation and 3D views, and when sent to a cabinetmaker, all of the details are figured out and ready to produce cabinets, doors etc. Photoshop is also used for all sorts of remodeling projects. Update website and Houzz site.

Graphic design, art direction, brand development and production of print and web materials for large marketing-oriented historic church- Website design and Manager- Collaborated with staff in creating and maintaining project solutions within set deadlines to produce promotional pieces for membership growth, education, outreach and conference attendance for a diverse audience- Created a variety of print media including - posters, brochures, memorial programs, weekly bulletins, community mailers, newspaper ads, committee stationeries, certificates, handbooks, signage, banners, program books, CD/DVD jackets and provided electronic file content for use on the web site and Constant Contact banners- Designed and supervised production of a bi-weekly and a bi-monthly newsletters, produced in-house for print and web distribution- Solicited print and print supply bids for greater cost savings - Investigated different print formats, technologies and materials Key Accomplishments- Develop consistently well designed, interrelated graphic elements with cost effective production- Take projects from concept to completion with creative problem solving skills- Consistently delivered projects on time, meeting deadlines for all publications and projects- Production specialist for copiers, folders and other creative services tools- Print production management – develop production management workflowIT SkillsAdobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Suite-

- Organized/coordinated licensed toy and product line development from concepts to market- Product design, packaging design and illustration