My Resume

Objective:
I am an experienced Graphic Designer and Illustrator, with 7+ years experience working both independantly and in a online marketing environments. I have worked with project managers, design teams and developers to ensure marketing goals are reached in a creative manner and design standards are maintained. I am also interested in forwarding my career as an illustrator, by developing interesting, entertaining and innovative illustrations to meet your project needs.

Computer Experience:

Advanced: • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Macromedia Flash

Intermediate: • Adobe InDesign • HTML • Adobe Acrobat • Macromedia Freehand • Homesite • Adobe Pagemaker

Design Experience:

RealNetworks, Seattle, WA
Web Designer, 2003 – 2007
Maintained and improved webpages for Real.com and RealNetworks.com. Worked with Marketing group to advance campaigns for RealPlayer, SuperPass, Rhapsody, Sansa Player and a number of other products and launches. During this time, I gained experience working with Marketing and Development groups, worked with a team of skilled designers, and honed my skills with Photoshop and other programs to create and deliver landing pages, IPMs, HTML emails, print pieces and order paths.

Artsource (now Filter), Seattle, WA
Graphic Artist & Illustrator (contractor), 2000-2003
Worked with a number of clients including Microsoft and RealNetworks. As both a freelance contractor and employee for Artsource, I worked with a wide variety of clients on projects ranging from web pages to illustrations to print pieces for magazines and newspapers. During this time I learned to be flexible when working with a number of different individuals and companies to achieve their goals in a quick and effective manner.

Illustration Experience:

In addition to a number of personal projects, I have worked on illustrations for Zumiez, Ignia LLC, Microsoft, Every Other Weekly, for several weddings, Voicestream, CDE Software, and the rock band the Divorce. Projects have ranged from full-page illustrations, to stock art and T-shirt design.

Education:
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA
BA, Fine Arts with concentrations in Graphic Design and Illustration, 1999