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I AM passionate about exploring the world, spending time in nature, gardening and living the healthiest lifestyle possible, photographing all of my adventures, and cuddling with my dogs.

A few reasons why I might be the perfect fit for your company ...

I AM a multi-disciplined, results driven Graphic Designer, experienced in print, digital, infographics, illustration, identity development, social media marketing, and complex marketing deliverables including proposals, technical project reports, publications and presentations.

I AM self motivated and a proactive team player with excellent communication, organization, time management, presentation and leadership skills, who learns quickly and thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, working on multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion, to generate the desired results.  

I AM a creative and analytical problem solver with attention to detail who excels at creating visuals that effectively communicate complicated information and solutions to complex design problems, while adhering to brand standards and bridging the gap between design and technical needs.

I AM looking to work with a company that inspires and empowers me to deliver my best work so I can evolve, grow and succeed while contributing meaningfully to company objectives.

Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to the possibility of working with you!

WORK EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________

Graphic Designer/Owner  |  dwCreative  |  1996 - present
Providing design services including identity development, print and social media marketing, illustration and infographics, package and publication design. Clients include: The Juice Plus+ Company, West Valley Recycles, Levarti, Brilliant Planet, Pure Potential International, Plum Branding, The Phoenix Symphony, Progress Residential and many more.

Freelance Graphic Designer  |  RICK Engineering  |  2021 - 2024
Worked closely with business development and marketing staff and technical teams to create visuals for engineering projects and complex marketing deliverables including proposals, technical project reports, presentations, infographics, inner office communications, and identity development. Proposal work included support of large-scale, must win opportunities, and the development of complex infographics, organization charts, tables, and the creation of compelling cover designs. All assignments were performed in collaboration with technical and sales teams and delivered on tight deadlines, in strict compliance with brand and corporate guidelines.

Graphic Designer/Project Manager  |  Mad Dog Design  |  2012-2014
Designed and managed a broad range of design activities, including identity development, design and project management of magazines and large volume catalogues, client meetings, and print production management.

Contract Graphic Designer  |  The Phoenix Symphony  |  2011-2013
Designed and managed a broad range of design activities, including stationary, ticket stubs and postcards, to magazine ads, posters, booklets, invitations, newsletters, billboards and large outdoor banners.

Graphic Designer/Pre-Press Specialist  |  Crown Press. Inc.  |  2005-2012
Met with clients, prepared client files for press and digital printing, re-created existing printed pieces in press ready digitally editable formats, created mock-ups, organized and archived files, wrote copy. 

Art Director/Graphic Designer/Project Manager  |  Trillium Design Group  |  2003-2005
Performed all aspects of print and web design including: meeting with clients, preparing proposals and contracts, market research, concept development, presentations, project management, paper and color selection, obtaining print quotes, performing press checks, photoshoot direction, supervising multiple designers, traffic management, designing and implementing office forms and procedures, participating in the decision making and planning involved in opening and running a small business.

Buyer/Lead Customer Service Representative  |  1999-2000
International Paper (XPEDX)

Junior Graphic Designer - Publication Department  |  1996-1998
Metropolitan State University of Denver

Graphic Design Assistant - Publications Department  |  1994-1995 
The University of Denver 

EDUCATION _______________________________________________________________

College of the Mainland  |  Texas City, TX  |  2002-2004
Post Graduate Courses - Graphic Design, Web Design, Typography 

Metropolitan State University of Denver  |  1999 
Bachelor of Fine Art - Printmaking | Minor - Graphic Design 
Graduated Magna Kum Laude

The University of Denver  |  1995
Under Graduate Courses - Graphic Design, Fine Art, Business

Collège du Christ-Roi - 1 Year Study Abroad  |  1993-1994
Ottignies, Belgium - Rotary Foreign Exchange Student

SOFTWARE _______________________________________________________________

Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Canva, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Facebook, Instagram

LANGUAGES ______________________________________________________________

Conversational Spanish and French