a bit about me
Throughout my life, I have been conscious of our environment. I greatly enjoy the outdoors and try to live my life making a small footprint. I believe it is important to be aware of social issues and do our part to support what is right. As a visual communicator, I have the tools to persuade and encourage action. It is important to me that my craft is in line with my values and therefore I seek clients in the realm of environmental and social awareness.

WORK
Born and raised in Minnesota, I escaped the bitter cold in sunny Arizona. In 1999 I earned a BFA from the University of Arizona. While concentrating in graphic design, I also focused on art history, painting and ceramics. Experiences within my career have brought me many rewards. I’ve been part of a creative team within an advertising agency, worked with an international product company (NIKE), and operated a small design business, which is my current work. My other creative outlet is painting with oils, acrylics, and watercolor. I’m
fortunate to have a studio space that is shared with other artists.

PLAY
Pretty much anything outdoors and human powered: cycling; hiking; climbing; skiing; kayaking; camping; swimming; yoga; and hanging with my dog. Gardening and cooking is also a passion of mine (although the desert makes for some difficult conditions). I love to travel and experience different cultures and habitats.

FAMILY
With 3 brothers and 1 sister I’ve learned how to share at an early age. My brothers taught me how to be tough, while my sister gave me my first true friendship. Mother encouraged interest in gardening and respect for the planet. Father offered the tools to fix things (he’s a mechanic and wood turner). I’ve been married 7 years, no children but one very big dog named Rocky.

RESIDENCE
Currently I reside in Tucson, Arizona. In the recent past I had the pleasure of living in Portland, Oregon; Santa Rosa, California; and good ol Minnesota (my roots).

 

experience
Self Employed: July 2004 - Present
(recent clients)

CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF SONOMA
Santa Rosa, California
Designed the first resource guide of the arts intended for elementary and high-school educators throughout Sonoma county.

AMERICAN RED CROSS
Santa Rosa, California
Designed the 2003-2004 annual report for the Sonoma County Chapter.

RECYCLAHOLICS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Logo redevelopment and creation of e-commerce web site.

STEELE MEMORIAL CHILDREN'S RESEARCH CENTER
University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona
Designed annual report and holiday greeting cards for children’s research affiliate.

BEADS OF COURAGE
Tucson, Arizona
Created identity, web site, and printed collateral for national non-profit organization that assists children with serious illness.

AURA DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
Kalispell, Montana
Created identity, web site, and print collateral for residential and commercial audio-visual company.

S.I.R.O.W. (Southwest Institute for Research On Women)
College of Nursing, University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Created identity and designed direct mail brochures for regional research and resource center for professional development and outreach programs for women.

W.I.S.E. (Women In Science and Engineering)
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Created new logo design for application on business cards, letterhead, brochures and t-shirts.

 

Graphic Designer: March 2004 - June 2004
HALLOCK MODEY (represented by Aquent)
Full-Service Advertising and Public Relations Firm
Portland, Oregon

As part of the design team, I worked on a variety of projects from invitations, stationery packaging to newsletters, posters and brochures. Clientele ranged from non-profit, community based organizations to national corporations.

 

Graphic Designer: September 2003 - March 2004
NIKE (represented by Aquent)
Nike Vision
Beaverton, Oregon

I worked with a team of designers to create visual material for Nike Vision. We created various collateral, from catalogs and brochures to retail store displays and trade show booth graphics. Working from custom photoshoots of amateur and professional athletes, we implemented campaigns that were conceptualized in Nike Brand Design.

 

Associate Art Director: January 1999 - June 2003
DODIER & COMPANY INC.
Full-Service Advertising and Marketing Agency
Tucson, Arizona

As part of the creative team for a full-service, retail focused agency, I conceptualized and developed compelling visuals for strategic advertising campaigns. Responsibilities included design and layout of print, collateral and direct mail, web design and maintenance, and product photography.

 

Senior Graphic Designer: June 1997 - December 1998
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Department of Parking and Transportation
Tucson, Arizona

Conceptualized and designed printed material to effectively communicate information about parking systems and regulations to students, faculty and visitors for a major university. Established a positive image through brochures, postcards, maps, permits and outdoor signage. Designed and developed initial departmental web site.

 

skills
A strong foundation in drawing, painting, sculpture and art history, and the ability to incorporate these disciplines into digital formats. Highly motivated, self-disciplined, responsible and prompt with deadlines. Knowledgeable and experienced within multiple areas of print and web, including campaign collateral, identity, packaging, illustration and digital photography.

Proficient in Adobe: Acrobat; InDesign; Illustrator; Photoshop; Dreamweaver and Fireworks, Microsoft Office and QuarkXpress, with basic experience in Flash and HTML.

education
BFA, VISUAL COMMUNICATION
University of Arizona, 1998

 

Post graduate training:
MIXED MEDIA
ILLUSTRATION
PAINTING
University of Arizona
Semester Class, 2001, 2006

HTML
Pima Community College
Semester Class, 1999

ADOBE CLASSES
The Training Department
6-course program, February - October 1997

 

professional associations
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF GRAPHIC ARTS
Member since 1998

 

personal interests
ROAD & MOUNTAIN CYCLING, CLIMBING
SCUBA DIVING, HIKING, BACKPACKING, SWIMMING, YOGA, and HANGING WITH MY DOG (a favorite)

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