When you think of a high energy, passionate individual that loves to learn and work with others think of me. I am eager to come to a new environment that will give me a challenge. I am a Graphic Designer that has experience in web, logos, brochures, posters, corporate identity systems, branding, book layout, advertising collateral, photography and the list goes on.

Summary:

I’ve been designing and building websites since before most people even had an email account. So, right now, since the Internet has become so ubiquitous, is a very exciting time for me. I work in both print and online mediums. And I continue to expand my skills, especially in regard to flash, multi-media, and search engine optimization. I like to work with smart people, in team environments. If that’s you, let’s talk.

Skills:

- Experienced in design and production of logos, web sites, rich media, flash and static banners, search engine optimization, brochures, posters, billboards, newspapers, business systems, mailers, direct 
mailers, e-mail campaigns, television commercials, signage, books, catalogs, video graphics and 
identity systems.
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, ActionScripting, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Quark, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Word, Power Point, Excel, Plesk, Windows and Mac OS X
- Experienced in multiple analog and digital photography formats.
- Skilled in photo restoration and touch up.
- Knowledge in building and repairing PC’s and Macs.
- Worked on Windows 7 and OSX networks.
- Have worked in ad agency environments as well as directly with my own clients.

Experience:

Market Farm, LLC, Santa Rosa, Ca - June 2009 - Current
Title: Partner

Palmer Advertising, Graphic Designer and Production, San Francisco
November 2006 - November 2011
My duties currently include print design, web management, website design and programming, e-mail campaigns, office network administrator and trafficking. Projects include logos, web pages (utilizing pure CSS), brochures, posters, billboards, newspapers and magazine ads, business systems, direct mail campaigns, e-mail campaigns (design and build), online banners (Flash), television commercials, signage and catalogs.

Freelance Graphic Designer
December 2003-Present
Projects include websites, logos, brochures, identity systems, business cards, letterheads, posters, mailers, e-mail campaigns, signage, books, catalogs, video graphics, CD layouts and I provide service in the realm of print and web design to meet the needs of my clients. Projects included redesigning web graphics and several pieces of print collateral for KTVU (local FOX affiliate).

Nautilus Designs, Graphic Designer, San Rafael, CA
November 2005-August 2006
I worked in the areas of print and web design using programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, ImageReady, Dreamweaver, Flash and utilized CSS and PHP. My job included providing service to clients from project inception through completion. I was also successful in bringing clients to the company through participation in the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce.

Craiker & Associates, Web Master, San Rafael, CA
May 2001-March 2002 and June-September, 2005 
I began as a full-time summer intern and became web master for this residential and commercial 
architectural firm. Work involved organizing CSI files, plotting (using AutoCAD), making prints of blue and black lined plans, graphical layouts, web design and setup client FTP. I worked with a team that set up our office network and also provided office technical support.

Community Service:

Rotaract America Canada Caribbean Together (ACCT), San Francisco, CA
August 2007 – Present
I am currently working in conjunction with the President of the Rotaract Club of San Francisco to develop a new web site for Rotaract ACCT. Rotaract is a humanitarian organization for young adults and is part of Rotary International. My duties include designing and programming the site and creating the blog.

National AIDS Marathon Training Program, Oakland, CA
July - October 2006
My volunteer work with this non-profit included providing for Graphic Design needs in a timely fashion.

Bay Area Youth Running Partners, San Francisco, CA
August - September 2006
I volunteered my services as a Graphic Designer. I designed the organization’s logo and designed and constructed their website.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Arts/Minor in Photography with honors
California State University Sacramento, 2005

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science
Santa Rosa Junior College, 2002