Creating works of art that people can associate with has been my goal since beginning my journey in creative design work. As a graphic designer I must always keep one simple rule in mind: If the consumer does not understand my client’s business or message, the product will never sell. My job is to create the most appealing yet simple design possible. I strive to present the client’s product or service in such as way that everyday people will look at it and think, “Oh, I know that brand.”

My personal preferences inevitably come into play within my work. I prefer subtle, soft, calming colors. When designing websites, I try to use no more than three colors. I implement a similar philosophy throughout my design work. I feel I can create just what the client needs without having to “blast” the message to the consumers. Maybe that’s a bit old fashioned, but then again, so am I.

 

My Resume:

Objective:

To obtain employment in a Web Development/Graphic Design field, to include websites, publications and advertising venues.

Education:

• Concordia University Wisconsin/Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design - 8/2008 – 5/2011
  Major- Graphic Design, Minor- Marketing
• Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI - 1/2006 – 5/2009
  Advanced Technical Certificate - Multimedia for the Web
• Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI - 1/2005 - 12/2006
  Technical Degree - IT- Web Developer Program
• Milwaukee Area Technical College, Mequon, WI - 1/1986 - 5/1988
  Associate Degree - Business Management

Military Service:

U. S. Army – Telecommunications Center Specialist, Computer Operations - 1976-1978
Honorable Discharge

Skills:

• Dreamweaver CS4/5
• Flash CS4/5
• Photoshop CS4/5
• Illustrator CS4/5
• InDesign CS4/5
• Adobe Master Collection CS3
• JavaScript
• HTML
• CSS
• MS Office Suite
• Networking Assistant
• Software Installation
• Computer Operation

Web Site Experience:

Business Sites:

• Outside The Pitbox
• Duckie & Company, LLC
• Hunky Dory Design

Freelance/Volunteer Sites:

• Fond du Lac Festivals, Fond du Lac, WI
• Crashin' for the Cause, Fond du Lac, WI
• Racing Roundup Radio Show, West Allis, WI
• Awesomefat, Mequon, WI
• Habitat for Humanity, Fond du Lac, WI
• Becker Fund, Waukesha, WI
• Woodlands Senior Park, Fond du Lac, WI

Completed Projects/Sites:

• RM Sales & Communications, Milwaukee, WI
• Little Cranberry Pottery, Fond du Lac, WI
• Dodge County Lifespan Respite Network, Beaver Dam, WI
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters Washington County, West Bend, WI
• The Milwaukee Mile, West Allis, WI
• The Squirrels Nest, Cedarburg, WI
• Sport Truck Organization, Appleton, WI

Work Experience:

Tool Room Assistant - John Deere Horicon Works, Horicon, WI - 11/2002 - 2/2004

Professional References:

Available Upon Request