I turn complicated information into communication people can understand and act on. My work spans presentations, information design, technical and editorial communication, print and digital design, and visual storytelling. Often the starting point isn’t a clean creative brief. It’s technical material, stakeholder input, rough content, conflicting ideas, or an existing piece that simply isn’t communicating as well as it should. I help determine what matters, organize the story, and design the finished communication around the audience. My work has included executive and sales presentations supporting multi-million-dollar pursuits, technical communications, advertising and marketing collateral, catalog and editorial production, and independent client projects across a wide range of industries. I’m an expert PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite user with a background spanning strategic communications, graphic design, technical illustration, print production, photography, and IT. I work directly with clients and stakeholders, manage projects independently, and bring a 98% Upwork Job Success Score from my freelance work. If you already know exactly what you need, I can execute it. If you know something isn’t working but aren’t yet sure what the answer is, that’s often where I’m most useful.…

I turn complicated information into communication people can understand and act on. My work spans presentations, information design, technical and editorial communication, print and digital design, and visual storytelling. Often the starting point isn’t a clean creative brief. It’s technical material, stakeholder input, rough content, conflicting ideas, or an existing piece that simply isn’t communicating as well as it should. I help determine what matters, organize the story, and design the finished communication around the audience. My work has included executive and sales presentations supporting multi-million-dollar pursuits, technical communications, advertising and marketing collateral, catalog and editorial production, and independent client projects across a wide range of industries. I’m an expert PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite user with a background spanning strategic communications, graphic design, technical illustration, print production, photography, and IT. I work directly with clients and stakeholders, manage projects independently, and bring a 98% Upwork Job Success Score from my freelance work. If you already know exactly what you need, I can execute it. If you know something isn’t working but aren’t yet sure what the answer is, that’s often where I’m most useful.…

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I turn complicated information into communication people can understand and act on.

My work spans presentations, information design, technical and editorial communication, print and digital design, and visual storytelling. Often the starting point isn’t a clean creative brief. It’s technical material, stakeholder input, rough content, conflicting ideas, or an existing piece that simply isn’t communicating as well as it should.

I help determine what matters, organize the story, and design the finished communication around the audience. My work has included executive and sales presentations supporting multi-million-dollar pursuits, technical communications, advertising and marketing collateral, catalog and editorial production, and independent client projects across a wide range of industries.
I’m an expert PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite user with a background spanning strategic communications, graphic design, technical illustration, print production, photography, and IT. I work directly with clients and stakeholders, manage projects independently, and bring a 98% Upwork Job Success Score from my freelance work.

If you already know exactly what you need, I can execute it. If you know something isn’t working but aren’t yet sure what the answer is, that’s often where I’m most useful.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Presentation and Design Specialist at EMCOR Group
October 25, 2021 - December 6, 2024
Turned complex and often incomplete input from technical, operational, financial, business-development, and subject-matter experts into clear, executive-ready presentations and pursuit materials supporting multi-million-dollar opportunities. Worked across stakeholders to identify conflicting information, outdated assumptions, missing context, and messages that made sense internally but would not necessarily make sense to the customer. Developed reusable presentation frameworks, templates, and a SharePoint-based presentation asset library to improve consistency and make strong communication easier to reproduce.
Design Services / Prepress Specialist at AlphaGraphics
October 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Led visual production to improve readability and simplicity through strong typography. Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create high-quality visuals and ensured design integrity. Managed client communications and efficiently handled feedback. Rescued a struggling business by maintaining operations through technical resourcefulness.
Marketing Manager at Wontech Inc.
June 30, 2019 - September 1, 2025
Built the company’s U.S. brand identity from the ground up by unifying visual assets into a cohesive image style. Created professional advertising, tradeshow, and sales collateral to drive growth and elevate brand presence.
Graphic Support Specialist at Phillips Office Solutions
June 30, 2014 - September 1, 2025
Created compelling collateral and advertisements that improved sales by 20%. Skillfully branded Phillips of Maryland through exciting and informative graphic design and marketing materials.
Graphic Technology Director at C3 of Wellington
March 1, 2013 - September 1, 2025
Directed graphic technology and coordinated graphic, photo, advertisement, and story layout production for a town newspaper and business directory, generating significant local funding for schools and youth programs.
Applications Specialist at Konica Minolta Business Solutions
May 1, 2009 - September 1, 2025
Provided technical support and application expertise to ensure smooth operation of graphic-related business solutions.
Freelance Creative Designer at cthart.com
March 1, 2002 - Present
Delivered a broad range of print and digital design projects independently, demonstrating strong project management skills and a 98% client satisfaction rate. Applied visual storytelling to produce high-quality designs and streamlined workflows for clients.
Graphic Production Manager / Web Content Manager at Corral West Ranchwear, Inc.
October 1, 2001 - September 1, 2025
Transitioned from analog to a fully digital print and catalog workflow integrated with legacy warehouse systems, reducing production time by 50% and budget by 40%. Pioneered an early ecommerce site tied to inventory, bridging traditional and digital operations.
Technical Illustrator / IT Support at Mountaintop Media Design
November 3, 1997 - March 1, 2000
Translated engineering information, physical products, software screens, and rough drawings into clear technical illustrations and visual explanations for quick-start guides, manuals, and tutorials. Worked with writers and technical specialists to make complex information easier for users to understand, contributing to technical documentation that received multiple Society for Technical Communication awards.
Information Technology Specialist / Supervisor at Hewlett Packard Co
June 7, 1981 - March 31, 1994
Progressed through data center operations, supervision, and IT specialist roles in a 24/7 mission-critical environment, including supervision of 24 employees. Developed a remote-operations concept that became part of a broader HP task-force initiative and presented the business case to management internationally. Helped plan and execute the consolidation of three data centers, including relocating more than 100 systems approximately 135 miles without disrupting end users or manufacturing operations.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art at University of Northern Colorado
May 2, 1994 - May 31, 1996

Qualifications

Society of Technical Communications Award of Merit
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Online Books and Award of Merit for Hardware / Software Combination Guides - Technical Illustration
Angie Southard Award
December 6, 1996 - December 6, 1996
For Creativity in the Arts
2006 KMBS “Above and Beyond” award of excellence
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
(Problem Solving Award)

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Software & Internet
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