Experience
Freelance/Contract Design
Omaha, Nebraska and Abroad
June 2010-Present
Duties: Graphic design including brand identity, catalogs, brochures, website development, social media and e-mail marketing, photography, tradeshow signs and collateral, social media marketing graphics, and publication design.
AccuCut/AccuQuilt
Creative Director
Fremont, Nebraska
November 2008-June 2010
Duties: Managed team of Print Designers, Photographer and Project Designer. Collateral produced includes catalogs, direct mail, publication advertisements, flyers, coupons, tradeshow display, brochures, social media and e-mail marketing,
website graphics, photography, and video direction/editing.
Freelance/Contract Design
Omaha, Nebraska
October 2001-November 2008
Duties: Graphic design including brand identity, catalogs, brochures, website development, e-mail marketing, photography, video editing/conversion, and publication design.
The Knot Weddingpages
Senior Graphic Designer
Omaha, Nebraska
November 1999-October 2001
Trader Publishing
Assistant Production Manager/
Graphic Designer
Portland, Oregon
October 1997-October 1999
Graphic Specialties
Graphic Designer
Overland Park, Kansas
February 1997-July 1997
Skills & Qualifications
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Team and personnel management
Understanding of prepress requirements and print production processes
Proficient in HTML, CSS and web development
Photography/Image Editing
Video Editing
Budget/Planning
Working knowledge of advertising and marketing best practices
Strong visual and conceptual problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently (as a leader and as a team member)
Typing 85-100wpm with 99% accuracy
Ability to work under tight deadlines, while multi-tasking on various projects
Excellent project management skills
Customer service oriented