Contracted with several companies on location, performing graphic design work.- Achieved a broad client base in the Green Bay/Appleton area for freelance graphic art from logo design to illustrating portraits. - Created original artwork for businesses, corporations, and private individuals using diverse mediums, including oils, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, pastel, pen and ink and rosemaling.

Responsible for creating high impact visuals, thematic design branding, illustrations, character development and infographics to promote effective visual communication of training concepts in a variety of media formats.

Identified and created the implementation of marketing strategies and promotion of department/classroom products and services thru social media campaigns, illustrations, logos, brochures, posters, banners, info graphics, PowerPoint presentations, LMS course branding and animations. -Collaborated and developed relationships with staff and instructors to strategize multimedia solutions to achieve educational ad business objectives and increased the use of new and existing learning technologies.- Originated concepts/ideas, designed and developed visually appealing multimedia products/applications in all modes of delivery from initial request through completion.- Generated ideas, research, testing, assessment, and led pilot projects for new and existing innovative products and services increasing student engagement in on-line and classroom learning.-Evaluated and reported evidence of impact (ROI) on new learning technology innovation products and software, which resulted in the implementation of the new technology within the college.

Advanced Macintosh Image Editing, Macintosh Graphic Workstation and Advanced Macintosh Graphic Workstation. - Prepared materials, (syllabus, handouts, assignments, and resources), delivered content, met with and assessed students, attended team meetings and submitted class paperwork in a timely manner.

Performed lead role designing concepts, executing projects, and presenting distinct media products, including magazine and web advertisements for radio trade publications, billboards, brochures, Web sites, and logos.- Established corporate-identity branding for various radio show formats. - Managed talent photo shoots for air personalities, coordinated clothing, props, and set design with photographer.- Designed and developed exhibits for tradeshows; managed vendors, served as client liaison.

Produced highly visual graphic designs and reproduction-quality artwork for advertising and direct mail marketing materials from original concepts to final delivery while meeting diverse client needs within tight deadlines.- Managed major graphic design and printing project for large financial services company account. Recruited, trained, and supervised team of contractors; streamlined processes with internal departments and outside vendors; and trained and monitored quality assurance guidelines while exceeding project goals and increasing company profits by 14 percent.- Responsible for half a million dollars worth of sales as lone graphic artist for new digital print department; consulted with customers and sales representatives on design needs; established and monitored quality control and visual image consistency; provided troubleshooting for customers with projects in multiple graphic formats to ensure straightforward file interfacing with printers.

Produced a full spectrum of diverse visual media products through concept design and completion, including human resources campaigns, computer based training, and training videos. Deliverables included posters, brochures, catalogs, training pamphlets, newsletters, magazine ads, PowerPoint presentations, logos, graphics, and illustrations.- Originated visual concept for Shopko’s STAR customer service campaign for stores and corporate office. Logo design became a key identifier within Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC for its 16,000 employees.