Contract Graphic Designer on communication design projects for clients such as Chasing Fireflies, Charming Shoppes - Sonsi, Colony Brands, Kemper Development - Bellevue Collection

Fulfilling the Continuing Education, Outreach & E-Learning (CEOEL) division's mission of providing educational and economic development opportunities for Wisconsin residents. Working in print and web medias to deliver the message of the CEOEL and the University of Wisconsin System's Growth Agenda.
• Strategic development of integrated marketing communications for Continuing Education, Outreach & E-Learning.
• Advertising for all programs through statewide online and print media.
• Brand development for existing and new Continuing Education, Outreach & E-Learning programs.
• Design of Continuing Education, Outreach & E-Learning program websites.
• Research, design and development of online learning community environments, new academic programs, desktop application development and course design.

Volunteer Board Member for Design Madison, a non-profit organization with a mission to amplify the impact that design has on our society. But get right down to it, and we're about bringing together Madison's brightest creative thinkers. It's simple, really. We are where talent meets inspiration.

Designer of business to business and business to consumer marketing materials for a leading manufacturer in the crafting industry. Responsible for the design of advertising, point of purchase signing, product packaging, product promotional fliers, trade show signing and materials, training books for retailers, and creating an e-commerce website.

Contract graphic designer for the business launch of Fair Indigo. Responsibilities covered design for a number of business operations including Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Product Development, Merchandising and Retail.

Building and growing a freelance design business that specializes in Web Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications and Advertising. Working to provide a high quality product for all clients. Projects including numerous design and integrated marketing projects including: web, marketing materials, e-marketing, social/professional networking, analytics, product development, packaging, media kits, signing, outdoor advertising, sales sheets, environmental design, catalog, brochure and corporate identity. Clients including: Fair Indigo, Concentre Communications, Integre Advertising, 5 Spot Creative, K-Style, Bella Creative, Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts, dugOdug Productions, Phil Garthwaite for Wisconsin State Assembly, Kevin Garthwaite for Wisconsin State Assembly, Willing Print and Design, Quality Print, Small Pond Productions, Sapphire Photo Studio, KCUE/KWNG/KCLH Radio, Walnut Hollow and Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club.

Responsible for moving all marketing and creative in-house for a business to business apparel supplier. Projects included yearly catalogs, specialty catalogs, trade advertising, online catalogs, product photo shoots, and all direct mail marketing.

Working with the Lands’ End internal design agency on projects, including all Sears Media, Style Guides, Look Books, and Advertising/Public Relations. Daily responsibilities including:
• Responsible for maintaining the overall branding of the Lands’ End image.
• Designing packaging, weekly preprints, retail signage, look books, gift guides, press kits and many other items involving branding of the Lands’ End logo.
• Completed redesign of corporate collateral, packaging, and labeling.
• Taking creative direction from Creative Directors for Copy and Art, and working collaboratively with copywriters and other designers.
• Support of the Lands’ End Executive team in projects.
• Working with print and color vendors to accurately develop all publications; with color reviews, quality assurance, and press checks.
• Editing of film and digital images from photo shoots.

Activities and Societies: President's List, Dean's List

Additional Coursework in web development.

Additional coursework in Journalism Mass Communications.