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B.A., Advertising Communication, Minor in Fine Arts Graphic Design, May 2001
Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
A.A., General Studies/Humanities, June 1999
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
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Professional
Gigs
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Freelance Designer, August 2001-present
• Create seminar brochures and marketing materials for Nutri-West, a national chain for chiropractic education
• Created a logo for the Western Regional Medical Command, Madigan Army Medical Center
• Designed a tradeshow display for the National Foster Parents Association(NFPA)
Graphic Designer, April 2010-present
Tacoma Community College, Corporate & Continuing Education, Tacoma, WA
• Design curriculum handouts, class flyers, faculty bios, etc.
Art Director/Graphic Designer, April 2003-December 2008, December 2009-July 2010
Sands Costner & Associates, Tacoma, WA
• Design marketing materials, business stationary, ads, etc. for various companies
• Account Executive for several clients including Medical Imaging Northwest and Village Concepts Retirement Communities
• Production management
• Event coordination for monthly annual events
Senior Graphic Designer, June 2009-December 2009
Signs By Tomorrow, Tacoma, WA
• Pre-press file preparation and design for various clients
Web Design Consultant, March 2003-December 2003
Pierce County Communications Department, Tacoma, WA
• Worked with various departments within the County to re-establish the content of their web pages into layouts designed to go with the new County site design
• Assist in designing new layouts for the web pages
• Advise departments on color choices and photos to be used on the new pages
Web Coordinator/Designer, June 2001-May 2002
Washington State University, College of Education, Pullman, WA
• Responsible for redesigning the College website within University standards
• Developed a website for the College's National Accreditation review
• Assisted faculty and staff with construction of their department web pages and other graphics-related projects
• Held training classes for faculty and staff on web design and usage
• Created a two-color and a full-color brochure for the Information Systems Unit
Intern, October 2000-April 2001
Living Faith Fellowship Ministry Training Center, Pullman, WA
• Responsible for all graphic design and production of various projects for one month of the internship
• Assisted with graphic design of projects such as t-shirt graphics, advertisements, logos, a newsletter, and various other publications
• Assisted during weekly production of publications with layout, editing, cutting, and folding
• Created PowerPoint presentations for weekly post-meeting announcements
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Volunteer & Such
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Volunteer Graphic Designer, August 2006-present
Next Church, Tacoma, WA
• Assist with graphic design and production of weekly publications and projects
• Designed a business card
Volunteer Marketing Director, May 2002-October 2004
Discovery Church, Tacoma, WA
• Assisted with graphic design and production of weekly publications and projects
• Designed and maintained the website
Volunteer, September 1999-September 2001
Living Faith Fellowship Ministry Training Center, Pullman, WA
• Assisted with graphic design and production of weekly publications and projects
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