educational foundation in the traditional elements of fine art, enhancing an inherent sense of aesthetics and attention to detail
diverse work history and extensive education provide a broadened perspective on creative problem solving and innovative design
capacity for self-direction and independent work, balanced by experience working integrally within a collaborative team
collaborative projects in Portland State University’s Multimedia Professional Program allowed for a thorough understanding of the project cycle from solution brainstorming to timely delivery
experience working with digital media, technical proficiency with: Photoshop, Illustrator, Image Ready, InDesign, XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, and MS Office, along with working knowledge of Flash, Director, and Final Cut Pro on both Mac and PC platforms
intensive academic study focused on the elements of communication, production, and design
concise communication skills and comfort in leadership roles developed through management experience with United Parcel Service
Multimedia Professional Certificate
Portland State University 09/ ‘04 -06/ ‘05
Coursework in the Multimedia Program
Portland Community College 09/ ‘01 -05/ ‘02
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Pacific Northwest College of Art 09/ ‘97 -05/ ‘01
Associate in Arts
University of Arkansas 09/ ‘95 -05/ ‘97
Designer, Datosyn Design
Sole proprietor, responsibilities range from marketing and project management
to photography, design and usability testing
09/'04 - present
Operations/ Training Supervisor, United Parcel Service
Responsibilities throughout employment included: managing a group of
twelve employees, training new employees on internal systems, and developing
curriculum for the training program
06/ ‘99 -03/ ‘04
Ross Olson,
Web Programs Manager
Planar Systems
Julie Booth,
User Research Strategist
Intel
Nan Curtis,
Director and Curator of the Philip Feldman Gallery / Intermedia Instructor
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Wendi Day,
Owner / Lead Designer
Richard Calhoun