EDUCATION
BFA Graphic Design, May 2006
BA Art History, May 2006

The University of Iowa -- Iowa City, IA

 

COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash
XHTML, CSS, and basic Javascript and Actionscript manipulation
Microsoft FrontPage, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel

Macintosh OSX and PC Platform Expertise

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Howl at the Moon -- Chicago, IL
Freelance Designer, June 2008 - present
Responsible for providing fresh print concepts by working closely with the national marketing assistant to promote a high-volume, international dueling piano bar with corporate headquarters in Chicago

Nefarious Productions -- Chicago, IL
Freelance Designer, May 2008
Developed an identity system for a production company whose actors and writers are rooted in Chicago's legendary Second City

All Terrain Productions -- Chicago, IL
Freelance Designer, January - September 2008
I generate branding, print collateral and electronic information to visually drive success of local and national experiential marketing campaigns for such clients as GM, Red Bull, Stoli, and the Chicago Blackhawks

SheSkin Boutique -- Chicago, IL
Freelance Designer, December 2007
Designed an identity system for a high-end women's boutique set to open May 31, 2007 in Lincoln Park

The James Gang for 10,000 Hours Show -- Iowa City, IA
Intern/Lead Graphic Designer, January - May 2006
Worked closely with a marketing team for a non-profit organization which encourages students to volunteer for ten hours in their communities in return for a ticket to see a major-label concert. Publications including posters, flyers, and a catalog reached thousands of volunteers in Eastern and Central Iowa

ACTIVITIES
Student Organizations:
University of Iowa Students in Design, 2003-2006
University of Iowa Undergraduate Art History Club, 2004-2006
-- distinguished symposium speaker, April 2006
Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow, 2001-2006

Professional Organizations:
Art Directors Association of Iowa, 2005-2006