Objective
To create quality solutions for visual communications.

 

Education
BFA in Graphic Design – Boise State University, Boise, Idaho – May 1998

 

Employment
01/2001 – Present: Self employed as an independent graphic designer.

 

Experience
07/1998 – Present: CHISCO, Inc. (The BAND®), Salt Lake City, Utah
Graphic Designer – Responsible for all print media, packaging, trade show art, and website media.

 

06/1998 – Present: Utah College of Massage Therapy, Salt Lake City, Utah
Production Designer, Art Director, and currently Webmaster – Responsible for all print media including ads (national magazine and local newspaper), brochures, catalogs, newsletters, and internal documents and artwork. Currently responsible for the design and search engine optimization for six websites operated by the school.

 

03/2000 – Present: AviationSchoolsOnline.com – Internet
Webmaster – Responsible for the design, programing, and search engine optimization for AviationSchoolsOnline.com and Helicopter-Training.net.

 

04/1997 – 05/1998: Student Programs Board – Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Lead Graphic Designer – Created and produced promotional items for seven different student programming committees. Also responsible for delegation of projects to Interns, ensuring the completion of their Intern requirements.

 

10/1996 – 04/2002: Bogus Basin Ski & Snowboard Resort, Boise, Idaho
Nationally Certified Snowboard Instructor (PSIA/AASI Level III) – I taught snowboarding in private lessons to a variety of age groups and ability levels. Also gave certification exams and instructional clinics to new instructors.

 

Software
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. I am also acquainted with Macromedia Flash, Javascript, and CGI/Perl. I am a Mac geek but work well with PCs too.

 

Awards
Boise State University Dean’s List, 1996, 1997
First Place, 1997 Pacific Northwest NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) School Graphics Competition – Multi-color Print Media

 

Unique Qualities
Perform well under stressful situations and continuous time constraints. Quick to learn and use new software applications. Ability to organize small and large groups of people. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good at creating a fun, learning environment

 

Hobbies
Snowboarding, mountain biking, snowshoeing, rock climbing, adventure racing, and trying not to get injured.