I don't know any Graphic Designer that also doesn't enjoy projects on the side. Over the years, I have mostly designed websites coded and managed by my husband, as well as everything from web and print based advertising to invitations, albums, magazines, and knitting patterns.

I managed and strengthened visual recognition and marketing for Kitty Hawk Kites and sister companies, building brands for Morningside Flight Park, Kitty Hawk Surf Company, Waves Village Resort, and Good Winds Restaurant. I designed all print, advertising, signage, event design, and some retail and web. I was promoted to Creative Director managing a Graphic Design intern, as well as working with buyers and vendors to ensure quality for all brands.

Graphic Designer and Illustrator for a Marketing Agency located in Blacksburg, Va. I provided my services in graphic design and vector illustration, as well as participation in constant strategy brainstorming and planning for this incredible marketing agency. Clients ranged from college university departments, medical practices and research/manufacturing, a wide range technology-related companies, to small local businesses.

Since I had not done an internship in college, I thought this would be a good opportunity to continue to get experience while I waited for the economy to pick back up. I worked with an experienced and locally respected marketing team. I designed for print, advertising, promotional materials, and web. Here, I got to design for recognized brands like Subway, Pizza Hut, Liberty University, Domino's Pizza, and KFC. By the end my internship, I was offered a Graphic Design Position.

I got my start fresh out of college working exclusively in designing and overseeing any design work for print, identity, websites, and applications for Carbin Tech Inc. and all associated clients. I designed a lot of websites. It was great experience, but this small company ultimately became a victim to the economic fall.

Concentration in Graphic Design with an emphasis on print and typography. Also had intensive studies in photography--digital and photographic processes. Member of Art Fraternity Kappa Pi.