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Graphic / Web Designer
Learning Library Inc
Sep 2012 - Present (12 years 2 months)
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Graphic Designer / Illustrator
ik.be
Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years)
Responsible for creating online marketing for three online brands including email campaigns and interactive web creative assets, in a small team, very fast pace, deadline oriented environment. Responsible for creative direction, design and illustration as well as print production for ik.be children’s magazine. Illustrated and designed four children’s books under the ik.be publishing brand. Designed logos, corporate identities, brochures, calendars, marketing collateral, posters, web graphics, electronic greeting cards, flash animations and web sites.
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Graphic and web designer
FotoArt
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Responsible for creative concepts from start to finish, production and post-production for print and web projects. Projects include fashion and sport magazines,corporate identities, stationery, collateral, annual reports, web sites, direct mail, invitations, signage, book design, DVD packaging design, TV media. Assisted video editors, creating graphic for tv commercials. Worked directly with clients, managing entire projects, working with vendors, printers and photographers to see projects from start to finish.
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Information Technology Specialist
Minnesota Department of Health
Aug 2001 - Oct 2008 (7 years 2 months)
Designed, created and produced various government reports and publications, to be used by Minnesota legislature, non profit agencies, and health professionals. Designed brand identities, newsletters, calendars, manuals, presentations, posters, flyers, web sites, and other marketing and educational pieces. Regularly analyzed emerging technology and trends and made recommendations for enhancing and improving web-based communication and graphic design capabilities and capacity based on business needs. Provided computer technical assistance and training to other Center for Health Promotion staff. Worked independently to design, manage and administer all technical aspects of the Center for Health Promotion web sites. Acted as a liaison between the unit, section, division and the agency regarding web site systems structure, technology and standards.
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Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Snyder’s Drug Stores
1999 - 2000 (1 year)
Created weekly newspaper ads, circulars, coupon books, and direct mail pieces. Designed both promotional and directional in-store signage for Snyder’s retail stores. Edited all photography including color correction, air brushing and clipping paths.
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Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Lerner Publishing Group
Apr 1998 - Jan 1999 (9 months)
Creative concept, and spot illustration for twelve books for youth.
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Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Hemisphere Field Services
1999 - 1999
Created digital cartography and illustrations for cultural resource impact statement reports to be reviewed by various state historic preservation offices nationwide. Designed logos, brochures, and in-house marketing pieces.