Resume

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Talented graphic designer with 17+ years experience in print, web, 3D, and multimedia design utilizing Adobe CC. Highly motivated, creative, and versatile with exceptional layout & design skills. Able to meet deadlines and communicate exceedingly well with internal and external clients—incorporating their directives with superior visual solutions.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

CommentWorks Web-Based E-Tour: Designed and programmed an interactive Flash e-tour used to market a specialized database software patented by ICF International

Tower Bridge Kiosks: Working closely with certified historians, conceived and produced the permanent Tower Bridge historical interpretive kiosks for the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento

SAFCA Public Meeting Educational Flash Animation: Produced an informational animation regarding the history and present issues of the Natomas Basin levees to educate local residence for a controversial vote

South East Connector Illustrations & Display Boards: Multiple illustrations of typical road intersections, combined with an intriguing display map board, made a powerful impact while lobbying D.C. lawmakers

Air Force E-Pub Interactive Training Manuals: Designed and built 150 pg interactive pdf and swf manuals to be distributed and utilized by aircrew on multiple bases throughout United States territories

CCNM RMP Publication: Created the California Coastal National Monument Resource Management Plan – honored with the 2006 award for “Outstanding Environmental Document” by CalAEP

LA County Proposal Interview Video: Developed a multimedia video presentation, composed of a 3D-Google Earth Fly-Through and a Flash-based animation, that was instrumental in winning the $1 million project proposal

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Publications: Collaborated with clients to determine the appropriate graphic materials needed for projects based on budget and time line. Organized complex information into easy-to-read formats incorporating word-processed text, photographs and graphics. Developed and applied visual themes to project issues and included them in publications such as:

  • Environmental Documents
  • Proposal Documents
  • Brochures
  • Newsletters

Public Outreach: Coordinated with printers, writers and service bureaus to produce graphic materials on time and within budget. Prepared pdf files for internet viewing. Created the following printed materials and digital media for agency web sites and public meetings:

  • Conference Exhibits
  • Web Site Designs
  • Brochures
  • Flash Animations
  • Fact Sheets
  • Logos

Project/Proposal Graphics: Consulted regularly with scientific experts and engineers to translate field studies, statistical data, and photos into visual graphics such as:

  • Maps, Graphs, Charts
  • Flow Charts
  • Photo Simulations
  • Illustrations
  • Fact Sheets
  • Cover Artwork

Other Related Expertise:

  • Photography
  • WordPress
  • Video Editing
  • HTML/CSS



SOFTWARE/HARDWARE PROFICIENCY:

Adobe CS6: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects, and Acrobat
3D Modeling: Sketchup
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Content Management System: WordPress
Hardware: MAC and PC Platforms

EDUCATION:
Web Site Design Certification: – 4.0 GPA, UC, Davis
B.S. Biochemistry: – UC, Davis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Graphic Designer: – (10/15 – present) HDR Engineering, Folsom, CA
Freelance Graphic Designer: – (10/12 – 10/15) Durnan Design, Sacramento, CA
Graphic Designer: – (6/13 – 11/14) Spectrum Comm, Beale Air Force Base, CA
Senior Graphic Designer: – (3/03 – 6/12) ICF, Sacramento, CA

AWARDS:
Performer of the Month: – awarded September, 2013
2013 Rising Star: – awarded December, 2013
Pathfinder Award: – awarded June 2016 & 2017