I am a creative thinker that has experience in both web and print. I have a passion for learning and strive to always top the last project I've completed.

I have worked for a wide range of talented Kansas City agencies and creative shops including Indicia Design, ER Marketing and Summit Marketing Group.

I am interested in contract, part-time and full time opportunities.

EXPERIENCE:
 
ER Marketing  |  Art Director – February - October, 2010
Responsibilities
• Directing print projects - brochures, logos, postcards, mailers, ads, web sites and emails 
• Concepting for various marketing campaigns and strategies
• Managing designers
• Working closely with client service to deliver on-target creative
Clients: Huttig Builders, Lockton, PureWood, SPX, ITW 

Indicia Design | Web Designer – 2008 - 2010
Responsibilities
• Web site design and coding using HTML, PHP, Flash and CSS technology
• Corporate identity and branding 
Clients: Vespa, Koala Kuddles, Koreteck, FCI Advisors, Ron Thornburgh, Garney Construction, Double Dog Sports, Germinder and Associates

Builder Designs | Web Designer – 2006 - 2008
Responsibilities
• Web site design for the real estate industry with an emphasis on home builders
• Working closely with programmers to build client content management systems (CMS)
Clients: Reece and Nichols, Reata Homes, Garrett Construction, Forty West Builders, Lochner Homes, Lake Lotawana

Breakthrough Marketing + Design + Technology | Creative Genius – 2004 - 2006
Responsibilities
• Print design - catalogs, brochures, ads, signage, logos, branding standards
• Interactive design - Web site design, sales presentations
Clients: KCB Bank, Sportsman Cap Network, Kati Caps

Summit Marketing | Graphic Designer – 2002 - 2004
Responsibilities
• Direct marketing design - carriers, letters, catalogs, e-mail marketing
Clients: Salvation Army, Applebees

Salva O’Renick | Graphic Designer – 2001 - 2002
Responsibilities
• Print design - posters, brochures, postcards, magazine ads, signage
• Corporate identity - logos, branding, working within branding guidelines
Clients: IAC, SKC, Midwest Air Traffic Control, 

Abarta Media | Graphic Designer – 2000 - 2001
Responsibilities
• Art director on Kansas City Home Design magazine, Kansas City magazine, Dallas Home Design magazine and Where Denver magazine

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Quark

EDUCATION:
• BFA in Visual Communications, emphasis in graphic design May, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
• Associate in Applied Arts, Major: Commercial Art, design May, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa