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B.A., Advertising Communication, Minor in Fine Arts Graphic Design, May 2001
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Edward R. Murrow School of Communication
A.A., General Studies/Humanities, June 1999
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
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Professional
Gigs
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Freelance Designer, Aug. 2001-present
• Perform contract website development and graphic design work as well as business and market analysis for an array of clients including Dell, Nutri-West, Cutters Point Coffee, Seattle Gymnastics Academy, Bridgeport Vision Clinic and Madigan Army Medical Center
Graphic Designer, Nov. 2010-March 2011
Pierce County Library System, Tacoma, WA
• Design marketing materials to promote the opening of two new branches. Materials include posters, flyers, signage, mailers, etc. Designs and efforts aided in one branch grand openings attendance exceeding 4200 people, 650 were expected
• Design flyers for departments and branches to advertise upcoming events well in advance of deadlines
• Introduced QR Codes to printed materials to increase traffic to the website
Design Specialist, April 2010-Jan. 2011
Tacoma Community College, Corporate & Continuing Education, Tacoma, WA
• Design curriculum handouts, class flyers, certificates, graduation announcements, faculty bios, etc. for corporate training contracts
• Increased awareness of and established brand consistency in all materials department-wide
Art Director/Graphic Designer, April 2003-July 2010
Sands Costner & Associates, Tacoma, WA
• Design marketing materials, business stationary, ads, billboards, etc. for various companies and industries, most commonly senior services, healthcare, real estate and retail
• Account Executive for several clients of varying industries, maintaining and building lasting relationships
• Production Manager for Women's Resource & Business Directory Online and the printed publication. Proposed elimination of printed directory and redesigning and building upon online directory, increasing interest and revenue
• Event coordination for Women's Resource events including monthly events and a large annual event. Turned a 50-person event with a staff of six volunteers into a 300-person event with a staff of 30 volunteers in five years
Senior Graphic Designer, June 2009-Dec. 2009
Signs By Tomorrow, Tacoma, WA
• Design and prepare for production, various types of signage including banners, real estate signs, dimensional lettering and vehicle graphics
Web Design Consultant, March 2003-Dec. 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 web pages. Successfully implemented color and layout standards for all departments
Web Coordinator/Designer, June 2001-May 2002
Washington State University, College of Education, Pullman, WA
• Responsible for redesigning the College website within University standards
• Develop a website for the College's National Accreditation review
• Assist faculty and staff with construction of their department web pages and other graphics-related projects including brochures and PowerPoint presentations
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