My mission

My mission is to create innovative designs that will enhance a company or individual's success. Design should leave a positive impression and should communicate clearly to it's audience. My personal goal is to create original, attracitve material with perfection.

Who I am

With a strong background in graphic design and advertising I am confident in my concepts and passionate about what I design for. Currently I am a freelance graphic designer. Formerly, I worked for Blue Sky Publications and was the art director for Country Lifestyle magazine as well as several real estate guides. I have also worked for SeaWorld San Antonio in the entertainment department as a graphic designer. I have had the opportunity to work on several freelance design projects as well. Major companies I have freelanced for include the Alamodome, CENTURY 21 and San Antonio Sports. I've also worked within an interactive media department professionally creating web ads.

Some of my freelance clients

» SmithPrint, Inc
» The Alexander House
» CENTURY 21 Ruple Properties
» WaterskiWorks
» Comfort Suites Hotel Alamo/Riverwalk
» Hillje Music Center
» San Antonio Sports
» SeaWorld San Antonio
» The Alamodome

RESUME

San Antonio Express-News
Marketing Artist
I provide strong creative conceptual designs for newspaper, direct mail, digital media, and niche publications as well as support the sales team with innovative print and digital spec layouts.

03/11 - Present

Century 21 Ruple Properties
Contract Graphic Designer
I designed in-house promotional pieces, ads for other publications, and design and layout Ruple Properties magazine. I also help develop our marketing strategy.

07/09 - 12/10

Blue Sky Publications
Art Director/Graphic Designer
Art Director of Country Lifestyle Magazine. Design and ad production for Texas Hills Real Estate Guide. Social media management and website content.

07/09 - 12/10

Seasonal Graphic Deigner
SeaWorld San Antonio
Designed and created park signage throughout the SeaWorld San Antonio park. Designed and maintained props, special events, and holiday signage.

08/08 - 06/09

Professioinal Waterskier
World Entertainment Services
I used professional skills as a water skier to entertain an audience. I was responsible for the quality of the show due to my skiing abilities. I also showed professionalism and dedication to my team members.

02/06 - 08/08

Interactive Media Generalist
Meredith Corporation
Updated and maintain company websites, designed banner ads for multiple websites, and created and updated Flash banner Ads.

09/07 - 05/08

Education

Drake University
Bachelor of Art
Graphic Design Major
Advertising Minor

2004 - 2008

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