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My primary skill sets involve print production and photo imaging (photo manipulation, color-adjustment, illustration), and I am proficient in design, creating graphics for web/interactive, photography, proofing/editing, and copy writing, using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote, QuarkXPress, Word, and PowerPoint. I have a decent working knowledge of Dreamweaver, CSS, SEO, Strata CX, After Effects, and video editing software.

 

2010–present

Owner, HipSnap Creative St. Louis, Missouri
Freelance Creative Director, Photographer, Production Designer, Imaging Specialist
Design and produce brochures, brand ID, point-of-sale, print ads, packaging, catalogs, photography, retail displays, and outdoor boards for various clients.

 

1998–2010

XG-advertising St. Louis, Missouri
Quality Control Director, Production Manager, Art Director, Production Designer, Creative Director
I was involved with the creative and production process for a large variety of projects, including brochures, web/interactive graphics, retail displays, vehicle wraps, posters, logos, catalogs, packaging, outdoor, event marketing campaigns, and much more. The workflow structure at XG-ad allowed me to act as lead in almost all aspects of certain projects, including Creative Director, Art Director, Production Designer, Imaging Specialist, Photographer, Editor, and Copywriter.

 

My eye for detail helped me lead the production department as Quality Control Director and Production Manager. This included checking all aspects of production for both print and web, including the quality of the digital imaging, copy accuracy, spelling, grammar, color, gathering print quotes, verifying print specs and dies, creating mock-ups, coordinating printers, press checks, etc. Regularly attending imaging seminars, print-house seminars, and viewing online tutorials helped me stay current with new techniques and trends.

 

1997–1998

Jacquin Studio Photography St. Louis, Missouri
Photography Assistant, Imaging Specialist
Assisted photographers on studio sets and location shooting, managed digital assets, assisted with set building, lighting, props, etc.

 

1995–1997

Signs Now Portland, Oregon
Manager
Help start up and manage the screen printing division of a Signs Now franchise.

 

Missouri State University Springfield, Missouri
Bachelor Fine Arts, emphasis in Image Production & Graphic Design

 

Meramec Community College St. Louis, Missouri
Associate's, Graphic Design

 

Jefferson Davis High School Montgomery, Alabama
General education