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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Social Media Graphics Designer

Denver, Colorado, United States

Contract Designer

Minneapolis, Mn

VERSATILE • AGILE • CONSISTENT: I'm an actor/model for print and on-camera, industrial and broadcast commercial work. I'm currently listed with local talent agencies in the Twin Cities and enjoy working in a variety of subject matter ranging from fashion to health & medical. I love the challenge each new project brings and have had the good fortune of working with some of the finest talent, directors, photographers and production crews in the industry.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

A multi-disciplined designer: digital, print, brand and illustration. Creating brand consistent multimedia for client's communications across all vehicles. Design and manage entire brand campaign strategies from discovery to execution.• Research, ideation, testing and presentation• Digital creator, UX design, websites and apps • Print materials design, production and project management• Logo creation, brand style guide and governance• Illustration, schematics and infographicsOperate fluently in key roles: art director, brand manager, facilitator, influencer, presenter, production artist, project manager, strategist and UX practitioner.A natural presenter, I provide an engaging environment for effective client interface, stakeholder collaboration, usability testing and student training. A reliable resource fulfilling visual communication needs for a wide range of companies from start-up to Fortune 500.Independent and collaborative, I lend my talents in both lead and supportive roles.Experience in designing for a variety of business and industry including: B2B, consumer, education, manufacturing, medical, non-profit, real estate, sports fitness, technology. Build and maintain relationships that are cornerstone to my thriving and enduring freelance work.Deliver unique and appropriate design solutions with successful, measurable outcomes.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

As part of a lean and mighty creative team, I had the opportunity to employ my multiple design abilities in the digital space (UX, websites, e-commerce storefronts) as well as the commercial print space (ads, catalogs, packaging, display environments). Together we developed and produced custom content for disrupter brands in the marketplace. My contribution provided successful client buy-in, enjoyable project collaboration, and eased team workload. I also benefited from the superb talents of other creatives, their kindness, and their good humor.

Plymouth, Mn

Engineered and executed a preflight process to expedite the prepress workflow, greatly reducing electronic file prep in desktop. A process still in use today!Introduced and managed electronic file transfer procedures and on-line presence.The creative and graphics resource, I provided added value for customers requiring above and beyond print services.

St. Paul

Mac OS, graphic arts software and prepress equipment instructor. Training class completion secured positions for desktop operators and extended careers for those transitioning into new roles.Demonstrated software and hardware equipment with a professional and humorous delivery for a relaxed and engaging exchange with potential buyers. Successfully assisted capital equipment sales in excess of $150,000 per sale. Developed a technical newsletter, designed promotional materials and represented the company at all major trade shows, establishing new and nurturing customer relationships.Conducted pre-sale interviews, compiled data and reported market research findings greatly reducing the active customer sales cycle.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Marketing And Graphic Design Through Icp (Inter College Program)

Activities and Societies: Women's ChorusIn addition to class work, I interned as a graphic designer at Good Will Easter Seals in 1990/1991.

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