I'm a dedicated graphic designer and web developer with over 30 years of experience in publishing, books, and digital media. I specialize in creating print and digital assets, leading design teams, and delivering polished visuals that meet business goals. I thrive on collaboration and deadlines, bringing creativity together with practical UX and technical skills to turn complex briefs into streamlined, engaging results.

Thomas Nelsen

I'm a dedicated graphic designer and web developer with over 30 years of experience in publishing, books, and digital media. I specialize in creating print and digital assets, leading design teams, and delivering polished visuals that meet business goals. I thrive on collaboration and deadlines, bringing creativity together with practical UX and technical skills to turn complex briefs into streamlined, engaging results.

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I’m a dedicated graphic designer and web developer with over 30 years of experience in publishing, books, and digital media. I specialize in creating print and digital assets, leading design teams, and delivering polished visuals that meet business goals. I thrive on collaboration and deadlines, bringing creativity together with practical UX and technical skills to turn complex briefs into streamlined, engaging results.

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Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Periodical and Book Production Specialist at Krause Publications
June 1, 1993 - June 1, 1993
Cut rubylith film, wax ads, prep and shoot spreads, and develop production flats for printers. Supported production across up to 17 monthly periodicals; contributed to workflows for book and periodical production.
Graphic Designer for the Book Division at Krause Publications
July 1, 2002 - July 1, 2002
Graphic Designer for the Book Division; transitioned from camera-ready layouts to digital archives; by 1998 the department consisted of 7 designers designing and converting up to 98 book titles per year.
Book Division Manager / Graphic Designer I at F+W Media, Inc.
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Managed books and magazines through an art department after F+W acquired Krause Publications; led production across divisions and managed a design team to meet deadlines for up to 74 titles per year. Relocated to Plover, WI in 2012 as the company reorganized.
Senior Graphic Designer at F+W Media, Inc.
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
During the post-acquisition reorganization, designed 18 books per year and 4–5 monthly magazines per year; contributed to the Construction Trade division before it became Shield Wall Media.
Senior Graphic Designer/Web Developer I at Shield Wall Media
July 1, 2019 - November 2, 2025
Designer for 7 magazines; managed print and digital design and ads; developed and maintained 8 WordPress websites; performed server maintenance and incremental/monthly backups; helped manage two annual trade shows, including attendee registration and badge processing.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at Carthage College
September 1, 1987 - May 1, 1992

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other