Artist Profile
Experience
As a Graphic Designer and Adobe Certified Expert, design isn't just my job—it's my passion. Specializing in both traditional and interactive media, I have been able to work on numerous projects for a variety of companies and organizations.
Most recently, I have been working with a team that creates e-learning solutions for a broad range of applications, from online interactive self-study courses to a variety of podcasts. The work we produce is created for clients including major pharmaceutical, computer, and telecommunications companies, most of which are part of the Fortune 500.
I am also a freelance designer, having done work in print design, advertising, logo design, and illustration, all for a wide range of clientele from individuals to small businesses to large-scale organizations. Additionally, I am a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP).
Clients
Since becoming a designer in 2002, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of companies and organizations, including:
- Deloitte & Touche
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
- Advent Financial Group
- Questar Capital Corporation
- Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI)
- All-Star Driver's Education
- Arts at Michigan
- Food Gatherers
- Camp Timbers
- Faith Lutheran Church (Bridgeport, MI)
- Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church (Livonia, MI)
Credentials
My formal education is from the University of Michigan School of Art & Design, where I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with University Honors. After receiving my degree, I have continued to regularly attend conferences, seminars, and training events to keep current with the ever-changing field of graphic design.
I am fluent in the the following set of programs and languages, for both Mac and PC:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Captivate
- Quark X Press
- Microsoft Office
- ActionScript 2.0
- HTML
- CSS
Portfolio
Print Design
Typographic Rose
Song lyrics repeated on five layers of transparency to give depth and realism in creating the image of a rose. Final piece framed and double matted.
Election Poster 2004
Election poster based on two main contrasting words as artwork.
Campus Map
New campus map created for Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Calendar Design
2005 calendar focused on annual sporting events and their geographic location around the world.
All-Star Board Game
Board game designed for All-Star Driver's Education. Design and illustrations created with a fellow designer. Final piece printed and heat mounted to game board.
Advertising
Arts at Michigan Postcard
The first of two promotional postcards designed for new students and faculty at the University of Michigan. Arts at Michigan is a program at the University dedicated to connecting students to the arts.
Arts at Michigan Postcard
The second of two promotional postcards designed for new students and faculty at the University of Michigan. Arts at Michigan is a program at the University dedicated to connecting students to the arts.
Questar Postcard
Designed for a Questar Capital Corporation representative to use as a promotional piece. The image of the faceless man is part of the tagline, stressing the importance of being recognized as an individual.
Questar Magazine Ad
One of three full page ads designed for Questar Capital Corporation. The goal of the series was to stray from the stereotypical finance ad involving stock photos of business professionals.
Questar Magazine Ad
The second of three full page ads designed for Questar Capital Corporation. The goal of the series was to stray from the stereotypical finance ad involving stock photos of business professionals.
Questar Magazine Ad
The third of three full page ads designed for Questar Capital Corporation. The goal of the series was to stray from the stereotypical finance ad involving stock photos of business professionals.
Thrivent Financial Postcards
A series of postcards designed for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans representatives across Michigan.
Logo Design
Advent Financial Group
Advent Financial Group is a financial planning company for Christians ages 45 and older, and is affiliated with Securian Financial Group.
Q-Vision
Q-Vision is a web based database for Questar Capital Corporation reps. The Q, shaped like a mobius strip, is designed to show the fully integrated, completely secure element of the database.
Wedding Logo
Logo and wedding invitation design. The ampersand between the names was designed as a heart with two intersecting rings, and was used as an identifying mark on all of the wedding material.
Camp Timbers Fall Classic
Camp Timbers, located in West Branch, Michigan, hosts an annual 5K Run/Walk for all camp attendees and counselors. The design was made to mimick the look of a brown recreation sign commonly seen along roads for parks and campgrounds.
Illustration
Apple PowerBook
Photorealistic study created in Adobe Illustrator. Click the magnify button above to view both in full color and outline mode.
Motorola Rokr
Photorealistic study created in Adobe Photoshop.
Internal Hard Drive
Exploded-view illustration of a computer's internal hard drive, created by hand with ink on mylar.
T-Shirt Design
Created for an annual basketball tournament held at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The tournament was hosted by Alpha Delta, an anti-abuse organization for students seeking alternatives to drugs and alcohol.
T-Shirt & Bookmark Design
Designed for the 2003 academic year at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The bookmark was designed for all students and faculty on campus, while the T-shirt was made for the year's Spiritual Life Representatives.
Interactive
Flash Invitation
Flash invitation designed for a photo safari event in New York. The project was designed in collaboration with two of my colleagues and sent out via email. Click the magnify button above to view the final project at full size. Note: All client-sensitive material has been removed to protect client confidentiality.
Online Course Design
Design created for online self study courses. Each course includes material such as interactions, animations, and custom images that supplement the content. Click the magnify button above to view an interactive demo of the course. Note: All client-sensitive material has been removed to protect client confidentiality.
Web Site Flash Intro
Interactive Flash introduction image for the Web. Click the magnify button above to view the full size interactive version. Note: All client-sensitive material has been removed to protect client confidentiality.
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