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• Over 12 years experience in design of corporate identities, print collateral, Web sites, and interactive projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Web usability and information architecture.
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Versatile individual proven effective as team member.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline-driven with outstanding time management abilities.

• Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Professional), Quark XPress, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HTML, CSS
• Operating Systems: Windows Vista/XP/2000/98, Mac OS
• Miscellaneous: Italian, Spanish, Digital Photography

Independent Consultant
Indianapolis & Seattle, 2003-Present

• Retained diverse client base to create original identity systems, Web sites, and multimedia CDs.
• Determined project costs and milestones.

YWCA of Seattle • King County • Snohomish County
Seattle, 2007-2008

• Supported design needs for two counties and 200+ staff members.
• Created over 20 printed pieces for annual fundraising events.
• Built and implemented community outreach blogs.
• Managed relationships with multiple vendors.

The Seattle Times
Seattle, 2005-2006

• Worked with news producers to create online features for stories.
• Prepared photography and graphics as part of daily site maintenance.

JWT / Roman BrandGroup
Indianapolis, Interactive Production Specialist, 2004-2005

• Aided in establishing interactive service offerings in Indianapolis’ second-largest advertising agency.
• Collaborated with application developers to create Web-based tools allowing clients to better manage online content and resources.
• Improved usability of client Web sites by restructuring information architecture and updating interface design.
• Prepared print collateral and advertisements for clients prior to production.

Saphêo
Indianapolis, Art Director, 2002-2003

• Managed design and production of client projects from concept to completion.
• Established internal processes to enhance vendor-to-client communications.

Expidant
Indianapolis, Art Director, 2000-2002

• Responsible for design, production, and maintenance of numerous Web sites.
• Wrote business proposals and creative briefs.
• Worked with department managers to develop self-promotional print collateral and related Web sites.
• Earned national recognition for involvement in redesign of Indianapolis Museum of Art Web site.

The Herald-Times
Bloomington, Graphic Designer, 1998-2000

• Responsible for layout of advertisements and numerous editorial sections.
• Managed time effectively in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Member of Marketing committee that redesigned regional newspaper.

Indiana University
Bloomington, 1997
Bachelor of Arts – Journalism/Fine Arts (Graphic Design)