Experience
Owner
Sole proprietor of full service graphic design studio working with businesses and organizations to develop creative design solutions meeting marketing objectives. Client list includes Speedco, Inc., Modern Woodmen of America, American Rental Association, Musser Public Library
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions
Designer, Corporate Communications
Responsible for working with internal communication team to concept, design and produce effective visual such as print material, logos and trade show graphics. Oversee photo shoots and hiring of regional photographers for publications and calendar program.
Highlights include:
• E-Communication Campaign - Concept and created award-winning mail
campaign for Bandag franchised dealers.
• BTL-SA Tread Product Launch Campaign - Introduced a new tread product utilizing a creative theme designed to encourage franchised dealer sales force to target specific fleet customers.
• Profit & Opportunity Mini-Magazine - Concept and created award-winning quarterly publication designed for Bandag franchised dealers.
• Continuum Brand Development - Establish identity for tread product line that is technology driven, with an image that is modern and distinct from the Bandag brand.
• Image Catalog System - Work with communication procurement team to implement image cataloging processes within corporate communications department and with vendors.
Highlights include:
• E-Communication Campaign - Concept and created award-winning mail
campaign for Bandag franchised dealers.
• BTL-SA Tread Product Launch Campaign - Introduced a new tread product utilizing a creative theme designed to encourage franchised dealer sales force to target specific fleet customers.
• Profit & Opportunity Mini-Magazine - Concept and created award-winning quarterly publication designed for Bandag franchised dealers.
• Continuum Brand Development - Establish identity for tread product line that is technology driven, with an image that is modern and distinct from the Bandag brand.
• Image Catalog System - Work with communication procurement team to implement image cataloging processes within corporate communications department and with vendors.
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Art Director/Production Manager
Responsible for the design and production of marketing publications. Used latest design production technology to provide quality work within limited budgets. As production
manager, coordinated projects through scheduling, price quotes, and client and vendor interface
manager, coordinated projects through scheduling, price quotes, and client and vendor interface
Education
Marycrest College
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Graphics
Muscatine Community College
Associate of Arts
Awards
Quad Cities Ad Federation
Bronze ADDY award for Publication Design
Quad Cities Ad Federation
Bronze ADDY award for logo design
International Association of Business Communicators
Iowa Bronze Quill Awards - Best in Show
International Association of Business Communicators
Iowa Bronze Quill Awards - Award of Merit
Quad Cities Ad Federation
Gold ADDY award for Sales Promotion
Quad Cities Ad Federation
Silver ADDY award for logo design
Quad Cities Ad Federation
Bronze ADDY award for poster campaign
International Association of Business Communicators
Award of Excellence - Campaign
International Association of Business Communicators
Award of Excellence - Internal Communications
International Association of Business Communicators
Award of Excellence - Special Publications
Quad Cities Ad Federation
Bronze ADDY award for direct marketing campaign
Quad Cities Ad Federation
Silver ADDY Award for industry self promotion
Quad Cities Ad Federation
Bronze ADDY Award for specialty advertising
IABC Pacific Plains Silver Quill Awards
Award of Excellence for publication design
International Association of Business Communicators
Silver Quill Merit Award for magazine design
