25+ years experience as an Award Winning Graphic Designer in Iowa and Ohio. Collaborates with sales/sales managers, clients, design firms and vendors (one-on-one, via phone or Virtual Artroom) to translate marketing objectives into effective advertising products for the 2nd largest Directory Publisher in the nation.Research and compile all required information, photos and artwork to develop original and high-level, custom-designed, print and online spec layouts for sales' presentations.Deliver strong organizational and communication skills to expedite and successfully manage multiple assignments within tight productions deadlines.Initiate and build strong key business partnerships with all levels of clients, sales, management and vendors.Develop original design advertising solutions from concept to final products.Cooperatively work with Iowa's Sales Team of 40+ to secure key clients, build strong customer loyalty, and provide exceptional mentoring and graphics support internally & demonstrate great adaptability as a team player to meet day-to-day challenges in any market and quickly assimilate new concepts.Winning Ad Design Awards - Recognized with highest awards among peers for demonstrating the highest level of quality ad design.Streamlined production and operational procedures to accommodate balancing budgetary issues.Portfolio: Northern Lights Pizza, Hicklin Garage Doors, Service Legends, Miss Kittys, Cutty's, Fitness World West, Ridnour Construction, Cook Plumbing, Bambino's, Victoria's Creations, Ankeny Vision Center, Fort Des Moines Dental, Maintenance & Construction Services, Earth Renovators, Accurate Auto Techs, CAI, CIRT, Northern Lights Pizza, Stratos Wealth Advisors, Stoller Fundraising, Teresa's Pizza & MORE!Specialties: Branding & Corporate Identity, Creative Consulting, Promotional design and production, budgetary marketing solutions, web design and graphics, design and create sales proposals, Flash animations, web banners and promotional graphics, and MUCH MORE!