• Was responsible ensuring incoming client files were complete, compatible, and print-ready for the printing process. Jobs varied in scope from single-color business cards to six-color multi-hunderd page catalogs. • Created and/or designed pieces ranging from business cards to full-color catalogs, posters, logos, business forms, and books.• Scanned and manipulated photos and art files as needed.• Assisted in production planning, layout preparation, and plate-making.

• Freelance graphic designs for a variety of clients, including a multi-million dollar workers’ compensation company, industrial contractors, political campaigns, mortgage specialists, entertainment facilities, real-estate developments, churches, non-profit organizations and retail establishments.• Designs included newsletters, corporate identities, mailers, brochures, and posters.• Photography services including portraits, athletics, nature, events, and products. Images have been used in calendars, publications, and by nationally recognized entertainers.• Freelance medical transcription for an independent physician’s office.

• Was responsible ensuring incoming client files were complete, compatible, and print-ready for the printing process. Jobs varied in scope from single-color business cards to six-color multi-hunderd page catalogs. • Created and/or designed pieces ranging from business cards to full-color catalogs, posters, logos, business forms, and books.• Scanned and manipulated photos and art files as needed.• Assisted in production planning, layout preparation, and plate-making.

• Created and/or designed marketing material for the firm, including brochures, posters, and display boards.• Wrote and edited text and copy of project descriptions.• Photographed architectural and construction projects in various stages of completion.• Manipulated and corrected digital images for maximum visual impact.• Assisted architects, interior designers, and engineers to graphically enhance site plans, floor plans, elevations, conceptual sketches, and other architectural designs and media.• Created, printed, and bound Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals for multimillion-dollar projects encompassing multiple architectural, engineering, and construction participants.

• Was responsible ensuring incoming client files were complete, compatible, and print-ready for the printing process. Jobs varied in scope from single-color business cards to six-color multi-hunderd page catalogs. • Created and/or designed pieces ranging from business cards to full-color catalogs, posters, logos, business forms, and books.• Scanned and manipulated photos and art files as needed.• Assisted in production planning, layout preparation, and plate-making.

Tiger Rag MagazineNewsprint publication dedicated to LSU sports• Was responsible for the layout of the entire publication; ensuring incoming files were complete and compatible; as well as overseeing the printing process.• Wrote feature articles based on various collegiate and high school sporting events; conducted interviews of athletes, coaches and sports administrators for feature articles.• Created and/or designed print advertisements for clients to run in Tiger Rag, as well as creating/designing ads for Tiger Rag campaigns in other publications.• Photographed various sporting events for use in publication.• Scanned and manipulated photos and art files to suit the needs of clients and the publication.• Maintained the Macintosh computer system of the production office.

• Was responsible for the layout of the entire publication; ensuring incoming files were complete and compatible; as well as overseeing the printing process.• Researched, wrote and edited feature articles and interviews for The Business and Industry Connection (BIC), a nationally distributed business and industry trade publication.• Maintained client relations by providing editorial copy and ad design specifications to allow them to achieve maximum benefits from campaigns.• Wrote and edited press releases for clients, as well as editing press releases taken from a variety of news wires.• Scanned and manipulated photos and art files to suit the needs of clients and the publication.• Produced reprints of various advertisements and articles for client distribution.• Maintained the Macintosh computer network of the production office.