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Skill set: Print, layout, branding, identity, production, basic web, direct marketing, consulting, client and account management.
Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXpress, Dreamweaver, and Flash - on both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Visual Communication, Graphic Design emphasis
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. May 2004

Professional Experience:

Freelance Graphic Designer
Hannah Pifer Design, San Francisco, CA
January 2009 - present

Production Designer
Pandora Internet Radio, Oakland, CA
February 2010 - present

Graphic Designer
Jack Morton Worldwide, San Francisco, CA
June 2007, October 2007 - December 2008
Worked for a large corporate events company as a part of the creative/graphics team to execute all graphics deliverables needed. Gained experience in designing and executing creative concepts and themes spanning multiple deliverables, including environmental, print, web, and pre- and post-production work. Participated in internal and client creative development for proposals and events to generate efficient creative execution with production schedules and timelines. When necessary, acted in place of graphics manager to coordinate and delegate tasks and projects to freelancers, designers, and production artists. Practiced the importance of setting expectations, communicating tactfully, and working effectively within a small internal team as well as with clients. Produced graphics for client events including: HP, eBay, VMware, and Microsoft.

Graphic Designer, Packaging
Carex Health Brands, Oakland, CA
July 2007 - October 2007
Headed up transporting the graphics department of multiple small health care product companies (Carex, Apex, Theramed, Bed Buddy) from their headquarters in South Dakota to a new Oakland branch. Was accountable for pre-production of all new packaging, edits to existing designs, and converting single language packaging to bilingual (English to Spanish or French). Worked with local vendors and over-seas product manufacturers to see that packaging was error-free, created to specs, and consistent with brand guidelines. Also collaborated with internal marketing, sourcing, and QA to assure package consistency and quality. Designed and produced marketing and sales collateral including: catalogs, sell sheets, new product announcements, POS displays, and customer flyers.

Graphic Designer
Bleu Marketing Solutions, Inc., San Francisco, CA
March 2005 - May 2007
Specialized in creating e-newsletters and site banners for online direct marketing campaigns, as well as design of print advertisements, direct mail, and developing/sustaining corporate brand identity for clients. Diverse client list includes HP, Intel, and Apple. Orchestrated production of client print projects, as well as organized intern recruitment and managed new creative team hire training.

Graphic Designer, Production Artist
Flagstaff Printing Company, Flagstaff, AZ
January 2003 - August 2003
Responsibilities included pre-press production and developing and improving existing designs and publications, as well as original designs applied to business systems, brochures, publications, and more.