
Independent Graphic Design Professional
Greater Seattle Area

Independent Graphic Design Professional
Greater Seattle Area
Graphic Designer with a passion for illustration. Experienced in freelance design, production design, and working with international and local vendors. Interested in variety/creativity in projects and professional experiences.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, & Adobe InDesign.
• Well rounded in PC and MAC graphic platforms.
• Experienced in Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects, Macromedia Flash, & Adobe Premiere.
• Creative drive for illustration and versatile in different fine art mediums.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
(Privately Held; Apparel & Fashion industry)
August 2008 — November 2008 (4 months)
Prepared designer files for print/press. Projects included brochures, signs, ads, mailers, package design, billboards, step and repeats, and barricades. Position required organizational proficiency and the ability to work efficiently.
(Privately Held; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2008 — July 2008 (7 months)
Designed from concept to print production for the various PRO Sports Club departments: food and beverage, auto, beauty/spa, fitness, wellness, nutrition, medical, engineering, and flower shop. The collateral included brochures, signs, ads, menus, mailers, package design, electronic announcements, and more. This job involved working on multiple projects simultaneously with quick deadlines.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Apparel & Fashion industry)
January 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 10 months)
Print Production and Graphic Design production of catalogs, hang tags, collateral, brand presentations, marketing campaigns and outdoor retailer trade show materials. Completed projects from concept to print along with senior designer and marketing team.
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)
March 2005 — November 2005 (9 months)
Freelance design work including City of Renton Brochure & Renton IKEA Performing Arts Season Brochure. Worked alongside senior designer Colleen Fossum.
(Media Production industry)
2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
Assisted Michelle Bagnato during her prep work for a Microsoft photo shoot. February & March 2005.
Assisted Sam McJunkin with Maverick Productions during filming of Dell commercial. Summer 2005.
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
June 2003 — September 2003 (4 months)
Assisted lead Graphic Designer to prep photos for the World War II exhibit and the Pathfinder Installation at the museum. Aided in the design and maintenance of the Museum’s branding through poster and signage design.
2000 — 2004
Seattle InDesign User Group Member,
The Seattle Graphic Design Meetup Group,
AIGA member and volunteer 2003-2004,
Graphics for Sister Schools / January 2005- August 2005