Art of Marketing Design Studio    1999-2003
Responsible for design and production of brochures, ads, marketing materials, etc. for local businesses and organizations. Ensured that files were press ready. For clients wanting a web presence, I designed and built web pages with features such as Flash animation, Javascript rollovers and popups, contact pages and shopping carts.

Healthcare Information Services 1994-1995
Created graphics for multimedia CD-ROM. Applications used included Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Director, Strata Studio Pro, Adobe Premiere and other programs. Media created included animations, informational slide shows, interface screens and interactive presentations.

Ad FX                                       1993-1999
Helped build startup graphics business designing brochures, flyers, print advertising, logos, letterheads, business cards, presentation booklets, and other materials. Our main focus was designing high-end yellow page ads for business owners. Put in many hours on the computer, learning new programs quickly.

Pacific Volt                               1991-1993
Worked with constant deadlines producing yellow page ads for Pacific Bell Directories. Consulted with sales reps and clients on special projects and ad designs. Improved quality of existing artwork and logos. Created custom artwork for ads and layouts. Shot halftones and transparencies with stat camera.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Studied fine art, art history, drawing and oil painting. Took classes in sculpture and print making learning various types of printing. Received scholarships and worked two part-time jobs to help put myself through school.

For years I have been relied on to make sure computer files are properly prepared for the printer, or optimized for web viewing. I am a highly creative and hard working individual, and Iím confident that I would be a valuable addition to any creative team, and also work productively on my own.