Work experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Always and Everywhere

I have been doing freelance work for design clients for over a decade. Duties include: 

• Meeting clients' unique design needs

• Multi-page publication design and pre-press file preparation

• Corporate identity development and branding

• Working with printers to ensure quality production and meet client deadlines

• Working remotely with clients, domestic and abroad

     1997 - Present

Contract Graphic Designer

Hohner Inc.

Aided musical instrument company in preparing for a industry trade shows. Duties included:

• Creating graphics for trade show displays

• Updating price lists, sell sheets, and product catalogs

• Designing retail packaging for new products

     2014-2015

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

Senior Graphic Designer

I was responsible for a variety of visual design projects ranging across the University, art directing and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of photographers, interns, and commercial printers. Duties included: 

• Meeting with clients from individual Colleges and research teams, and the Office of the President

• Multi-page publication design and pre-press file preparation

• Supervising interns

• Ensuring creative design while adhering to our visual brand

     2008 - 2011

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

Junior Graphic Designer

I was responsible for a variety of visual design projects ranging across the University. Duties included: 

• Meeting with clients from individual Colleges and research teams, and the Office of the President

• Multi-page publication design and pre-press file preparation

• Ensuring creative design while adhering to our visual brand

     2004 - 2008

VDS4

Design Intern

This student staffed full service design agency run by the VT Graphic Design department worked on paid projects for local and University clients. Duties included: 

• Meeting with clients to ascertain their needs

• Multi-page publication design and pre-press file preparation

• Deliver innovative design solutions

     2003 - 2004

Virginia Tech College of Architecture + Design

Rapid Prototyping Technician

I was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the University's powder-deposition 3D Rapid Prototyping Printer. This device produced physical models from digital files using a glue-bonded starch powder laid in thin layers. Duties included: 

• Receiving and pre-press checking student files

• Operation and maintenance of 3D Printer and Wax Immersion Hardening System

• Administration of the University's Materials Library

     2002 - 2003

Play Creative Consultancy

Student Intern

This consulting agency specialized in play-based brainstorming and product development for a variety of large companies. We organized ethnographic research and product concepting workshops as well as corporate team-building and creativity retreats. Duties included: 

• Workshop facilitation

• Concept visualization

• Event planing

     2003