My conceptual and problem-solving abilities make me an invaluable asset. I assess wants, needs and goals and translate these into effective messages, using a strong understanding of the language of type, color, shape, surface and media.

While often solely responsible for projects from ideation to completion, I give and take direction equally well. I am insanely organized, detail-oriented, quality-oriented and fast.

I am a master in Macintosh Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Quark, Illustrator, PageMaker and Word, with working knowledge of BBEdit, Flash, ImageReady, FileMaker, PowerPoint, Portfolio, Access, Keynote and Freehand. I say “working knowledge” when most people claim to be experts. I am comfortable with a PC, although I don't prefer it. I have a solid understanding of the Internet and HTML, and can code from scratch.

I have never missed a deadline. Ever.

My experience and coursework include graphic design, web design, corporate identity, illustration, copywriting and editting, photography, 3-dimensional design, video production and editing, public relations and graphic arts applications.

WEBMISTRESS/ART DIRECTOR/COMMUNICATIONS CHICA >>> 08.2005-11.2006
David Van Os for Texas Attorney General, Statewide TX

• Design and maintenance of all aspects of the website, including graphics, photography, video, audio, copywriting, code, installation and customization of Perl (backend), online and offline promotions
• Design and maintenance of campaign identity through all forms of media
• Design, copy editing and execution of all campaign print materials and advertising
• Writing and maintenance of HTML newsletter and list
• Writing and maintenance of Access supporter database

ART DIRECTOR/SALES ASSISTANT >>> 02.2002-08.2005
Eco-Wise, Austin TX

• Design and maintenance of all aspects of the website, including graphics, copywriting, code, installation and customization of Perl (backend) code, offline promotions
• Design and maintenance of brand identity through all forms of media
• Design, copywriting and execution of all sales brochures and advertising
• Design and implementation of all forms used to organize custom orders and day-to-day activities
• Creative and execution of all executive presentations via Keynote
• Expert paint color-matcher, dubbed “paint color guru” by staff and clientele

GRAPHIC DESIGNER >>> 01.2001-present
Austin TX

• Work includes technical illustration, web design, promotional, tradeshow graphics & marketing for various businesses

ART DIRECTOR >>> 07.2000-12.2000
TeVeo, Inc., Mountain View CA

• Design of GUI for VIDiO website and software
• Design and maintenance of brand identity through all forms of media
• Creative for all interface graphics and HTML templates
• Creative for ad banners, print advertising, software packaging, presentation materials, media kits, tradeshow materials, and other tools for use by sales and marketing
• Fulfillment of all design materials, both web and print, needed for business development contracts
• Maintenance of website content updates via Dreamweaver and .asp
• Management of temps and vendors

LEAD ONLINE DESIGNER >>> 10.1999-07.2000
Imagine Media, Computer Division Online Group, San Francisco CA

• Design of GUI for four website launches
• Creative for all user interface graphics and HTML templates
• Planning of site maps and logistical diagrams for implementation by tech
• Creation of ad banners, collateral, presentation materials and other tools for use by sales
• Maintenance of brand identities through all forms of media
• Creation of daily website spot graphics
• Pioneered intranet documentation of graphical style guides and sales tools
• Management of temps and vendors

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR/
DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGNER >>> 10.1997-10.1999
Maximum PC, San Francisco CA

• Design, layout and production of 112+ page international magazine
• Design, graphics, HTML authoring and maintenance of UI for website and disc
• Flight checking, detailing and proofing of digital files
• Direction of hardware photoshoots
• Illustration of technical graphics
• Management of Graphic Designer and temps

GRAPHIC DESIGNER >>> 05.1997-10.1997
MacTemps, San Francisco CA

• Worked on various assignments across the Bay Area, including ad agencies, photography, in-house design teams, and publishing

MACINTOSH SPECIALIST >>> 10.1996-04.1997
The Spectrum Group, Pittsburgh PA

• Illustration of technical graphics, charts and maps
• Production of digital files and artwork
• Construction of mockups and comps for presentations

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER >>> 10.93-09.96
Sewickley Graphics, Sewickley, PA

• Direction of jobs daily through concept, creative, design, graphics and production
• Worked closely with vendors during photo shoots, pre-press and press checks
• Earned five honors and awards

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR >>> 09.1999-07.2000
Maximum PC and MacAddict, San Francisco CA

• High-profile monthly column covering the internet
• Web software reviews

Bachelor of Science in
GRAPHIC DESIGN >>> 12.1993
Magna Cum Laude
La Roche College, Pittsburgh PA

.A W A R D S

HONORABLE MENTIONS >>> 1997
Printing Industry of Western PA

• Collateral Design, "Calendar of Flavors"
• Collateral Design, "A Second Chance" Stationery
• Collateral Design, "A Second Chance" Brochure

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE >>> 1996
American Corporate Identity 12

• Jobs Training for Beaver County Logo

HONORABLE MENTION >>> 1996
Women in Communications

• Sales/Marketing Promo (less than four color)

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT >>> 1996
American Advertising Awards

• Collateral Design, "Connecting Your Business"

POLITICAL ACTIVIST >>> 01.2002-present
Austin, TX

• Democratic Secretary, Precinct 420, 2004
• Volunteer for David Van Os for Attorney General, as well as campaign employee, Texas Democratic Party (live it, breathe it, love it!), 2005-2006
• Worked as volunteer 1-1/2 years on the Dennis Kucinich for President campaign; also worked as volunteer on previous campaigns for David Van Os, Lloyd Doggett, and Richard Morrison
• Democratic delegate, State of Texas, 2004-2006
• Member of the PDA (Progressive Democrats of America), ACLU, PETA, SOS (Save Our Springs), others
• Design of progressive-issue t-shirts, bumper stickers and gifts on CafePress; donation of all profits to charity or progressive politicians
• I never miss a political protest I can possibly attend

FINE ARTIST >>> all my life
Austin, TX

• Current works include a tarot deck based on Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales”, and a comic book entitled, “Vicious, the Suicidal Kitty-Witty”