Summary

  • Client work includes fortune 500 companies, international companies, universities, and small businesses.
  • Logo and corporate identity development.
  • Print and web based advertising.
  • Package design, print preparation, and developing interface designs for websites, CD-ROMs, and DVD menus screens.
  • Extensive experience interacting with clients in both group meetings and one on one settings.
  • Proficient with: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and
    Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with: After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, and Maya.
  • Two semesters of collegiate level photography, leading to experience with both traditional and digital photography.

    • Professional Experience
    Dyton Creative, Cedar Falls, IA (2004-present)
    www.dyton.com
    Graphic Designer

  • Developed identity packages including logos, print materials, and website designs for local small businesses.
  • Designed print pieces, such as posters, brochures, newsletters, newspaper ads, and event program ads.
  • Interface and content layout for websites, CD-ROMs, and DVD menu screens.
  • Illustrated and animated Flash movies with interactivity.
  • Drew and laid out electronic connector schematics for John Deere.
  • Produced, animated, and created artwork for promotional videos.
    • Notable Clients:John Deere, McGraw Hill Education, Barrons Education, Prentice Hall, Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Drake University, Kingland Systems, Bergland & Cram Architects, KUNI Public Radio, and The Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra.

    Marketing Dept. of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center,Cedar Falls, IA (2003-2004)
    www.gbpac.com
    Graphic Design Intern

  • Responsible for creating posters, flyers, and newspaper ads to advertise upcoming shows and events.
  • Developed a new identity and brochure for the Professional and Scientific Employees at the University of Northern Iowa Council.

    • Freelance Graphic Designer (2002-present)

  • Developed print and Flash based presentation graphics for Decos.
  • Cell phone packaging design for Ready Mobile.
  • Flash animation for UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club website.
  • Billboard and newspaper advertisements for St. Thomas and St. Demetrios Orthodox churches.
  • T-shirt design for UNI Athletics and the UNI School of Music.
    • Notable Clients: Decos, Ready Mobile, UNI Athletics, UNI School of Music, UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club, St. Thomas Orthodox Church, and St. Demetrios Orthodox Church.


    Education
    Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design Emphasis) 2004.
    University of Northern Iowa


    Awards and Exhibitions

  • 2007 Gold MAC ADDY award in stationary package category.
  • 2007 Silver MAC ADDY award in business to business website category.
  • Poster design accepted into the first annual Art Directors Association of Iowa Student Art Exhibition in 2004.
  • Typography project displayed in the Deans Triangle at the University of Northern Iowa. (2004)
  • Artwork selected for the 2000 Student Art Exhibition at the Sioux City Art Center.
  • Gold and Silver Key at the 2000 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
  • Silver Key at the 1998 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.


    • Organizations

  • Art Directors Association of Iowa
  • American Advertising Federation, Cedar Valley

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