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I am a versatile and creative Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience delivering clear, engaging visual solutions across print, digital, product, and brand platforms. I bring a balanced approach combining creative direction with hands-on design, focusing strongly on clarity, purpose, and collaboration.
Throughout my career, I have worked across healthcare, retail, hospitality, and small businesses, aligning design outcomes with brand identity, messaging, and project goals. I am known for my grounded design philosophy, strong typography skills, and commitment to crafting visuals that communicate effectively.
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Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
February 1, 2021 - PresentOperates an independent creative practice delivering a wide array of graphic design services across web, print, logo, product, and brand identity projects. Collaborates directly with clients to shape visual storytelling that aligns with brand tone and business goals. Utilizes strong intuition, active listening, and a grounded presence in the creative process to support meaningful and responsive design outcomes. Responsibilities include client management, project oversight from proposals through execution, creative design of logos, layouts, typography, and promotional materials for multiple platforms.
Senior Content Marketing Designer at Group Health/Kaiser Permanente
December 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Supported B2B and B2C marketing initiatives, collaborating with creative directors and stakeholders. Oversaw brand realignment during transition from Group Health to Kaiser Permanente ensuring visual consistency. Managed design execution from concept to delivery for diverse campaigns, events, and publications under tight deadlines. Created reusable design templates, streamlined workflows, and partnered cross-functionally for timely production and high-quality results.
Art Instructor/Creative Consultant at Mind Unwind/Other Clients
July 31, 2014 - July 28, 2025Taught art classes for adults and children using diverse mediums and instructional techniques. Provided design consultation including branding, logo, and marketing collateral to local clients and small businesses aimed at enhancing community engagement and visual identity. Managed creative instruction alongside customer service, event coordination, and gallery support.
Graphic Designer at Costco Wholesale
February 28, 2013 - July 28, 2025Created and designed marketing graphics and layouts for collateral and merchandising across online and printed platforms including mailers, signage, and event assets. Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams and external printers to ensure brand consistency, technical accuracy, and timely production of visual materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Production Artist at The Creative Group
October 31, 2005 - July 28, 2025Provided freelance graphic and production design services, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver assets.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Another Source, Inc.
March 31, 2004 - July 28, 2025Executed design projects on a freelance basis.
Graphic Designer/Production Artist at SGW Creative
January 31, 2004 - July 28, 2025Designed and produced graphics and layouts, supporting creative teams with production artwork and design execution.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
February 1, 2021 - PresentOperated an independent creative practice delivering graphic design services across web, print, logo, product, and brand identity projects. Collaborated directly with clients to shape visual storytelling aligned with brand tone and business goals. Managed client relationships, project lifecycles, and creative pitches. Designed logos, layouts, typography, and promotional materials for print and digital platforms. Notable projects include brand identity for a restaurant, custom lettering, event collateral, social media graphics, and diverse graphic projects secured primarily through referrals.
Senior Content Marketing Designer at Group Health/Kaiser Permanente
December 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Supported B2B and B2C marketing initiatives in a highly adaptable design role. Collaborated cross-functionally with creative directors and stakeholders. Oversaw brand realignment during the transition from Group Health to Kaiser Permanente, maintaining visual consistency across digital and print assets. Managed creative execution for campaigns, events, and publications under tight deadlines. Delivered design templates to streamline workflows. Key accomplishments include pivoting event design strategy online due to COVID, managing member magazines, and creating reusable templates for emails and print collateral.
Art Instructor/Creative Consultant at Mind Unwind/Other Clients
July 31, 2014 - July 28, 2025Taught art classes to adults and children using diverse mediums and instructional techniques. Provided design consultation to local clients and small businesses including branding, logo, and marketing collateral to improve community engagement and visual identity. Balanced creative instruction with customer service, event coordination, and gallery support.
Graphic Designer at Costco Wholesale
February 28, 2013 - July 28, 2025Created and designed graphics and layouts for marketing collateral and merchandising across Costco Online and printed publications. Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams and external printers to ensure brand consistency, technical accuracy, and timely production of high-impact visual materials including mailers, signage, and event assets.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Production Artist at The Creative Group
October 31, 2005 - July 28, 2025Provided freelance graphic design and production artist services.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Another Source, Inc.
March 31, 2004 - July 28, 2025Freelance graphic design work.
Graphic Designer/Production Artist at SGW Creative
January 31, 2004 - July 28, 2025Graphic design and production artist role providing design services.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
February 1, 2021 - PresentOperates an independent creative practice delivering a wide array of graphic design services across web, print, logo, product, and brand identity projects. Collaborates directly with clients to shape visual storytelling aligning with brand tone and business goals. Incorporates strong intuition, active listening, and a grounded presence to support meaningful and responsive design outcomes. Key accomplishments include designing brand identity for a restaurant with unique stylistic influences, developing artist websites, creating logos and event collateral for diverse clients, and producing social media graphics and hand-lettered signage. Manages client relationships, projects lifecycle, creative execution, and delivers branded assets focusing on visual cohesion and engagement.
Senior Content Marketing Designer at Group Health/Kaiser Permanente
December 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025Supported B2B and B2C marketing initiatives with adaptable design solutions, collaborating cross-functionally with creative directors and stakeholders. Played central role in brand realignment during the transition from Group Health to Kaiser Permanente to ensure visual consistency across assets. Managed comprehensive design execution for campaigns, events, and publications under tight timelines. Achievements include full creative management for major annual events, pivoting event design strategies due to COVID, producing member magazines maintaining brand continuity, and developing reusable templates to enhance workflow efficiency. Responsibilities included brand alignment, design execution across multiple platforms, client collaboration, cross-functional coordination, and workflow optimization.
Art Instructor/Creative Consultant at Mind Unwind/Other Clients
July 31, 2014 - July 28, 2025Taught art classes for adults and children using diverse media and instructional techniques. Provided design consultation for local clients and small businesses focusing on branding, logo development, and marketing collateral to enhance community engagement and visual identity. Balanced creative instruction with customer service duties, event coordination, and gallery support.
Graphic Designer at Costco Wholesale
February 28, 2013 - July 28, 2025Created and designed graphics and layouts for marketing collateral and merchandising across Costco Online and printed publications. Designed mailers, signage, and large-scale event assets. Worked collaboratively with internal teams and external printers to ensure brand consistency, technical accuracy, and timely production of impactful visuals.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Production Artist at The Creative Group
October 31, 2005 - July 28, 2025Provided freelance graphic design and production artistry services on various projects within a creative staffing agency context.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Another Source, Inc.
March 31, 2004 - July 28, 2025Performed freelance graphic design work, contributing to client projects as needed.
Graphic Designer/Production Artist at SGW Creative
January 31, 2004 - July 28, 2025Responsible for graphic design and production artistry, supporting creative projects and client needs.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
February 1, 2021 - PresentOperated an independent creative practice delivering a wide variety of graphic design services across web, print, logo, product, and brand identity projects. Collaborated directly with clients to align visual storytelling with brand tone and business goals. Enhanced client relationships through intuition, active listening, and grounded presence. Managed full project lifecycles including proposals, timelines, budgeting, pitches, and revisions. Delivered logos, layouts, typography, and promotional materials focusing on visual cohesion and audience engagement.
Senior Content Marketing Designer at Group Health/Kaiser Permanente
December 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025Held an adaptable design role supporting B2B and B2C initiatives, collaborating with creative directors, stakeholders, and internal clients. Oversaw brand realignment during the Group Health to Kaiser Permanente transition, ensuring visual consistency across digital and print. Managed design execution from concept to delivery for campaigns, events, and publications under tight deadlines. Developed reusable templates streamlining internal workflows and reducing redundant design work. Collaborated closely with clients and cross-functional teams to meet campaign needs and production timelines.
Art Instructor/Creative Consultant at Mind Unwind/Other Clients
July 1, 2014 - September 5, 2025Taught art classes for adults and children using diverse mediums and instructional techniques. Provided design consultation including branding, logo, and marketing collateral for local clients and small businesses to improve visual identity and community engagement. Balanced creative instruction with frontline customer service, event coordination, and gallery support.
Graphic Designer at Costco Wholesale
February 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025Created and designed graphics and layouts for marketing collateral and merchandising across Costco Online and printed publications including mailers, signage, and event assets. Worked cross-functionally with internal teams and external printers to ensure brand consistency, technical accuracy, and timely production of high-impact visual materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Production Artist at The Creative Group
October 1, 2005 - September 5, 2025Worked as a freelance graphic designer and production artist supporting various projects.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Another Source, Inc.
March 1, 2004 - September 5, 2025Provided freelance graphic design services supporting client needs.
Graphic Designer/Production Artist at SGW Creative
January 1, 2004 - September 5, 2025Performed graphic design and production artist duties across projects.
Education
Associate of Applied Arts Degree at Seattle Art Institute
January 1, 2001 - June 30, 2001Associate of Applied Arts Degree at Seattle Art Institute
January 1, 2001 - June 30, 2001Associate of Applied Arts Degree at Seattle Art Institute
January 1, 2001 - June 30, 2001Associate of Applied Arts Degree at Seattle Art Institute
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2001Qualifications
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Other, Professional Services
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