Formal Design Education and Training
MA University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI • 1986-1989 • Major: Graphic Design (Illustration emphasis)
B.F.A. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI • 1975-1979 • Major: Graphic Design
Plone Midwest Symposium, Oshkosh, WI, June 2013 • Introduction to Plone Content Management
KEPS Training Center, Billerica, MA • 1992 • Prophecy Color Systems Training
Milwaukee Center for Photography, Milwaukee, WI • 1984 • Black and White Photography
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI • 1981 • Computer Aided Design
Overview of Technical Expertise
Primary Computer Software:
- Adobe Creative Suite CC with Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge, InDesign and Acrobat (main programs).
- Other software knowledge includes software based raster image processing tools and Microsoft Office products.
Hermes Creative Awards 2013
2013 Platinum Awards for Publication, Gold Award for Logo Design, and an Honorable Mention for Photography. •
Hermes Creative Award 2012
2012 Gold Awards for Photography and Publication Design. •
Commendation by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, and Representative Jessica King
Honoring the work done on War Through Their Eyes: Warriors & Nurses.
Commendation by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Senator Randy Hopper, and Representative Gordon Hintz
Honoring the work done on Airboat Rescue 1: When The Ice Breaks (book and DVD). •
Commendation by Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, and Representative Gordon Hintz
Honoring the work done on Beyond Classroom Walls featuring five projects including
Airboat Rescue 1: When The Ice Breaks. •
Special Proclamation from Oshkosh, Wisconsin Mayor Paul Esslinger
Honoring the event Salute to Hometown Heroes
and declaring Jan. 22, 2011 as Hometown Heroes Day in the City of Oshkosh, WI •
Commendation by Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, and Representative Gordon Hintz
Honoring the work done on War Through Their Eyes: From UW Oshkosh to the Middle East and Back
AIGA