As a designer of strategic visual communication solutions, I utilize research, process, and critical analysis to achieve meaningful results for my clients. My education is a unique synergy of design knowledge, blended with business fundamentals. Combined with 8 years of expertise in branding, print, and web design, I bridge the creative-business divide and bring a skill set needed in this competitive marketplace.

“Good idea's are not born in a vacuum they come from intelligent collaborators and a fresh creative perspective.” I graduated cum laude from Ferris State University's Graphic Design program — one of the only graphic design bachelor degrees in the country within a college of business. Before returning to school to obtain my degree I worked as a web designer and developer helping clients build and market their business online.

I've been a member of AIGA from 2005-2008 and elected President of the RightMinds chapter in 2007. During my presidency I worked with members to implement several different programs, activities, and trips that promoted cultural awareness on the campus of Ferris State University. Provided below is a year-end report of activities that occurred during my presidency.

2006/2007 Year-end Summary, RightMinds Student Chapter (120KB PDF)   [Acrobat Reader ]

• Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design, Ferris State University, MI – Cum Laude
• Associate of Applied Science, Visual Design & Web Media, Ferris State University, MI

• Home Office Solutions Group, Northbrook, IL
  Graphic Designer / 2009–Current
• Paulin Design, Chicago, IL
  Graphic Designer / 2008–Current
• SamataMason, Inc., Chicago, IL
  Graphic Designer / 2008
• Design Project Center , Ferris State University, MI
  Graphic Designer / 2007–2008
• Media Productions Dept., Ferris State University, MI
  Graphic Designer / 2005–2008
• WD Web Company, Big Net, Inc., & Traverse Internet, Inc., MI
  Web Designer & Developer / 1997–2002

• Experienced in a diverse range of design professions.
• Adept at brainstorming and translating abstract design concepts into viable business solutions for clients.
• Effective at communicating across design disciplines.
• Able to push projects forward quickly and efficiently with attention to details, process, and application considerations.
• Thorough in understanding of pre-press, paper specs., and pre-flight.
• Skillful at retouching and color correcting photography.
• Strong layout and typographic sense with attention to detail.
• Well versed in InDesign: From paragraph and character style sheets to tab tables and auto-numbering.

• Highly organized, with exceptional critical analysis skills.
• Outstanding visual, oral, and written communicator.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Independent, but also thrives within a group environment.
• Proactive and efficient in meeting deadlines.
• Passionate about design integrity and authenticity.
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Able to understand the “big picture” and translate it into executable components.
• A leader with strong business acumen.