Technical Expertise
Applications Used: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat and more.
Education
BFA in Communication Design from the Art Academy of Cincinnati (Sept 1990-May1994).
Employment History
University of Cincinnati Clermont College (July 2015-present) - Graphic Designer/Photographer
Design brochures, posters, flyers, webgraphics, t-shirts, invitations and other assorted materials. I also take pictures of events and general photos used to promote the college. Clients include: departments and faculty of the University of Cincinnati Clermont College.
University of Cincinnati (Oct 1998-July 2015) - Sr. Graphic Designer
Design brochures, posters, flyers, websites, html emails and other assorted materials. I also maintain the Mac file server, perform daily backups for the server and Mac tech support before using outside tech support. Clients include: various colleges, departments and faculty of the University of Cincinnati, and some non-UC clients.
Cates & Associates, Inc. (Jan 1996-May 1998) - Graphic Designer
Create and produce technical manuals and multimedia pdfs. Clients included: General Motors, P&G, Makino, and Avery Dennison.
Macmillan Publishing (Jun 1994-Dec 1995) - Layout Tech
Create templates and layout books. Clients/Imprints included: Frommer's Travel Guides, Betty Crocker Cookbooks, Howell House, ARCO Preparation for the SAT, and other Macmillian General Reference, Que, Que College, Sams, Alpha, and Brady Games.
Hightech Signs (Jan 1994-Jun 1994) - Sign Tech
Produce a variety of vinyl signs and install in a variety of environments (outdoor, indoor, and automobile). Clients included: Mercy Hospitals, Bethesda Hospital, Toon Art Inc., and Northland Porsche/Audi/Volkswagen.
Design brochures, posters, flyers, webgraphics, t-shirts, invitations and other assorted materials. I also take pictures of events and general photos used to promote the college. Clients include: departments and faculty of the University of Cincinnati Clermont College.
University of Cincinnati (Oct 1998-July 2015) - Sr. Graphic Designer
Design brochures, posters, flyers, websites, html emails and other assorted materials. I also maintain the Mac file server, perform daily backups for the server and Mac tech support before using outside tech support. Clients include: various colleges, departments and faculty of the University of Cincinnati, and some non-UC clients.
Cates & Associates, Inc. (Jan 1996-May 1998) - Graphic Designer
Create and produce technical manuals and multimedia pdfs. Clients included: General Motors, P&G, Makino, and Avery Dennison.
Macmillan Publishing (Jun 1994-Dec 1995) - Layout Tech
Create templates and layout books. Clients/Imprints included: Frommer's Travel Guides, Betty Crocker Cookbooks, Howell House, ARCO Preparation for the SAT, and other Macmillian General Reference, Que, Que College, Sams, Alpha, and Brady Games.
Hightech Signs (Jan 1994-Jun 1994) - Sign Tech
Produce a variety of vinyl signs and install in a variety of environments (outdoor, indoor, and automobile). Clients included: Mercy Hospitals, Bethesda Hospital, Toon Art Inc., and Northland Porsche/Audi/Volkswagen.
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