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Over 2 decades as a designer and photographer, managing multiple projects, clients and deadlines with enthusiasm and positivity.
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Work Experience
Senior Designer / Production Artist / Photographer at Equity Creative Design
April 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025Design, production and photography for leading brands. Main client is Case IH. Establish and build strong client relationships. Work with creative directors, project managers, clients and print vendors. Preflight and prepare press and web-ready files. Projects include: trade show signage, brochures, brand guides, campaigns, direct mailers, digital asset management, illustration, pattern design, sell sheets, e-blasts and web ads / banners, website art direction, storyboards / concepting / mock-ups, studio and on-location portrait, product and event photography.
Designer at The Roberts Group, Inc.
August 1, 2011 - PresentTemporary position to assist agency with design and production overflow. Projects included brochures and advertisements.
Designer at Proven Direct
August 1, 2011 - PresentTemporary position to assist agency with design of greeting card templates.
Photographer at SC Johnson
August 1, 2011 - PresentPhotography and post-production of 300+ employee portraits and corporate kickball tournament event.
MarCom Project Supervisor at The Colman Group, Inc.
March 1, 2011 - September 18, 2025Led in-house design team and managed the production of printed marketing materials, trade show graphics and web initiatives. Implemented web-based project management program Basecamp and Adobe Acrobat Shared Review proofing to increase organization and workflow. Managed multiple projects under tight deadlines. Established in-house product photography capabilities.
Photographer/Designer at Christine Adams Creative LLC
January 1, 2008 - PresentFreelance designer and portrait photographer. Design logos, social media artwork, albums, wedding invitations, baby announcements and holiday greetings.
Designer at Art Z Angel Ink Photography
January 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025Design creative and custom wedding albums that create lasting memories for clients.
Graphic Arts Supervisor at Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc.
July 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025Collaborated, conceptualized and executed printed materials while upholding identity standards. Co-developed and implemented numerous marketing campaigns. Developed and executed branding guidelines. Designed product brochures, advertisements, trade show art. Coordinated trade show I & D with a team. Worked with printers, exhibit house, internal departments from concept to completion.
Education
BA in Art; Graphic Design at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
December 1, 2001 - September 18, 2025BA in Music; Voice at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
December 1, 2001 - September 18, 2025Certification in Web Site Development at Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
June 1, 2003 - November 1, 2003Qualifications
Imaging USA
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2020In-HOWse Design Conference
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010HOW Design Conference
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007EXHIBITOR Conference
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025Adobe Lightroom Training
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025Adobe InDesign Training
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025Flash Training
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025Supervisory Training
January 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Healthcare
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