Summary

I am a freelance interactive designer and art director, with 12 years of experience. I enjoy what I do and work directly with clients, and I also work with design firms and agencies. While I started out as a print designer, the past 5 years have been heavily focused on designing highly usable websites that produce results. I excel at creative design challenges and enjoy opportunities to depart from the norm. Special emphasis on conceptual design and communication goals, high attention to detail. Comfortable with information architecture, project management and business development.

Experience

11/06 to present: Owner and Creative Director
NoPo Creative, Portland, Oregon

+ I put together creative teams to achieve interactive and print goals for clients, managing the entire process – teams including programmers, flash scripters and copywriters
+ My role specifically includes intensive input during planning phase, including creating and presenting information architecture wireframes
+ I do all design, presenting Photoshop comps, storyboarding Flash concepts and creating all necessary graphics
+ For print projects I am fluent in the entire process, from concept to final press check

11/06 to 1/08: Contract Art Director
Mambo Media, Portland, Oregon, www.mambomedia.com

Design and project management for a variety of different clients including Nimsoft, Martex, Chalkboard Project and movieBOOTY. Some of the different projects I worked on for Mambo include:

+ Several major site redesign projects for diverse clients like NetContinuum, Chalkboard Project and Falcon Entertainment
+ Intense planning for redesign projects including information architecture and wireframing
+ Contributed to internet marketing strategies for various clients including designing emails and newsletters for Martex and Chalkboard
+ Strong focus on lead generation activities like how to build the best landing page and convert the most users

8/04 – 10/06: Graphic and Web Designer
Columbia Ultimate, Vancouver, Washington, www.columbiaultimate.com

+ Performed lead role in the design and production of print, identity, packaging, multimedia, web design and web applications
+ Managed press checks, art directed photos, supervised contract designers
+ Maintained production schedules and budgets
+ Managed multiple, concurrent projects in different stages
+ Designed information architecture and user interface for on-screen applications
+ Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology

7/03 – 8/04: Graphic Designer and Production Designer<!--
Aquent, Portland, Oregon, www.aquent.com

Contract talent for Aquent, worked for diverse clients including Hanlon Brown, Columbia Ultimate, Hallock Modey, First Aid Exchange, and more.

+ Worked on adidas catalog production for Hanlon Brown
+ Designed print ads and brochures for Pacific Power while working for Hallock Modey
+ My contract position with Columbia Ultimate turned into full-time permanent

6/98 – 6/03: Marketing Communications Manager
Weir Farm Art Center, Wilton, Connecticut

+ Designed all marketing and promotional materials for this non-profit arts organization
+ Managed programs for artists including Artist-in-Residence programs and art exhibitions
+ Managed children’s art class programs including developing curriculum and hiring teachers

Education

5/96: New School University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, minor in Photography

Computer Skills

Excellent skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver. Experienced with HTML, CSS and server side scripting. Strong troubleshooting skills, familiar with cross-browser and cross-platform issues, comfortable with Mac or PC.