Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois.
Degree: Bachelor of Science / Art
Minor: Psychology
Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania.
Specific Emphasis: Graphic Design and Photography
Oakton Community College DesPlaines, Illinois.
Currently studying for Adobe certification in Photoshop CS3
Web Design: HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver and Flash
Multimedia: Premier, Carrara, Maya
Awards:
Phi Theta Kappa - International Honor Society
The National Dean's List

Specialized and practical experience in the following areas:

• Design Software - Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design
• Prepress - Photo Retouching, Digital Illustration, and Scanning
• Web Design - Dreamweaver, HTML and Flash
• Product and Portrait Photography - 35mm digital and Medium Format Cameras
• Stat Camera / Prepress - Stripping Negatives and Shooting Halftones

Graphic Designer True Value Company, Chicago, Illinois. 2009 - Present.

• Created a variety of POP materials i.e.: shelf danglers; window banners; end cap displays for various retail promotions
• Designed and produced creative artwork for the new True Value gift card program.
• Demonstrated ability to create a wide variety of materials for both business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) promotions including, but not limited to brochures, information sheets and National Promotions.
  - Created new logotype, marketing collateral and trade show booth design in support of a rebranding initiative for True Values Home & Garden ShowPlace to redefine the company and its identity. This project was received so well that it lead to other branches and departments within the True Value Company requesting new and updated looks for their trade show booths as well.
  - Took initiative to help other departments with web development and photography on numerous occasions.

• Designed and produced four color brochures, sell sheets and catalogs for both business to business (B2B)
  and business to consumer (B2C) promotions.
• Developed creative artwork for calendars, posters, and cards, many times using personally taken wildlife photography.
• Generated web pages and graphics for corporate web sites.
• Shot both product and portrait photography for various printed pieces and web sites.
  -  Created new logotype and marketing collateral in support of a rebranding initiative to redefine the company
  and its identity.
  -  Successfully managed project development from the collaboration of initial concept with product managers
  and marketing personnel, to the direction of Photography and Production. Effective multitasking and time
  management resulted in meeting all deadlines and project requirements.
  -  Took initiative to fill void when the photography department was in transition. Utilized talents and abilities
  with both product and portrait photography to avoid any scheduling conflicts.

• Designed and produced brochures, sell sheets, catalogs, packaging and point of purchase materials for clients such as Canfields, Keebler, Orval Kent, Quaker, Riddell and Thorspring.
  
• Scanned and prepared photos for publication via color retouching and image manipulation.

Graphic Designer KAR Products, Des Plaines / Elk Grove, Illinois. June 1992 - May 1996.

• Designed and produced four color brochures for sales promotions.
• Produced product photographs for catalogues and brochures.
• Performed portrait photography for sales reports and newsletters.
• Trained new designers in Photoshop, Quark, and digital photography.

Wildlife Photographer
My photography is available through Alamy.com stock photo and at the Hello Galena Art Gallery, the Mount Carroll Art Gallery and the Heritage Market of Mount Carroll.

Freelance Photographer Drum Corps World, Madison, Wisconsin. June 1986 - August 2000
Provided black and white photography from miscellaneous drum corps shows for publication.

Anything that gets me outdoors.

• Running - distance running/marathon
• Hiking
• Gardening