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Art Director
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
2010 - Present (14 years)
Point of contact for art and graphic design resources at the FWC. Responsibilities include the supervision of two artists, project distribution and management, maintenance and upgrade of equipment and software and quality control of projects.
Design responsibilities include logo, publication and elemental web design, artwork for use in social media, design for vehicle wraps, specialty and point-of-purchase products, large format banners and signs and anatomical and abstract illustration work.
Video production responsibilities include the creation of Motion graphics for incorporation into Final Cut Studio Pro, keying mattes from green screen shoots and creating lower thirds and title cards.
Additional responsibilities include photo shoot direction and storyboarding of concepts, and ensuring smooth communication between artists and clients throughout the creative process.
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Art Editor
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Jan 2008 - Sep 2010 (2 years 8 months)
Design responsibilities include logo, publication and elemental web design, artwork for vehicle wraps, specialty and point-of-purchase products, large format banners and signs and anatomical and abstract illustration work.
Good client communication and consultation skills are essential to carry project from concept to production.
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Veterinary Technician
Wakulla County Animal Hospital
Sep 2007 - Nov 2007 (2 months)
Assisted Veterinarians with handling and restraint, anesthesia, pre and post operative tests and care, emergency and critical care, urocentesis, ultrasound, venipuncture, surgery, preventative dentistry, minor lab work and assistance in medically necessary euthanasia.
Advised clients on proper pet care and nutrition; basic exam consultations as instructed by veterinarians.
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Graphic Designer
Florida Department of Education (DOE)
2004 - 2007 (3 years)
Design responsibilities include logo, publication and elemental web design, artwork for specialty and point-of-purchase products, large format banners and signs, and illustration upon request. Duties required all designs to be ADA-compliant.
Major design projects included all elements required for Macy's/DOE Teacher of the Year, School-Related Employee of the Year, Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year, The Great Florida Teach In, Florida Future Educator programs, William C. Golden and DELTA principal programs.
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Owner
Ziggycat Concepts
2001 - 2004 (3 years)
Freelance graphic design company specializing in custom illustration, logo development, product branding, point of purchase, website and publication design.
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Webmaster, World Class Education Center
Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation
2000 - 2001 (1 year)
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the World Class Education Center web site.
Created web graphics upon request for other areas of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
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Art Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
1997 - 2000 (3 years)
Point of contact for art and graphic design resources at DEP. Responsibilities included the supervision of one artist, project distribution and management, maintenance and upgrade of equipment and software and quality control of projects.
Design responsibilities included logo, publication and elemental web design, artwork for exhibits, specialty and point-of-purchase products, large format banners and signs, and anatomical and abstract illustration work.
Additional responsibilities included photo shoot direction and storyboarding of concepts, and ensuring smooth communication between artist and clients throughout the creative process.
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Webmaster/Art Editor
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
1996 - 1997 (1 year)
Responsible for the aesthetics of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection web site. Worked closely with a content manager and programmer to ensure web site usability, functionality and maximum visual impact.
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Graphic Designer
Florida Department of Management Services
1995 - 1996 (1 year)
Design responsibilities included logo, publication and elemental web design and artwork for specialty and point-of-purchase products.
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intern
Florida Governor's Press Office
1993 - 1994 (1 year)
Responsible for fielding press calls, assisting in press releases and fire drills, assembling press kits, assisting with press assembly for conferences and speeches, assisting with the assembly and dissemination of daily press clips, and responsible for composing daily synopses of Florida newspaper articles for delivery to Governor.