Expert user of graphic design software as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and Fireworks; Apple OS X; Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/XP operating systems. I am also skilled in several technologies including XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Flash Actionscript. Experienced with My SQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases. Web design considers semantic mark-up, standards, accessibility, usability, and the latest coding practices. Superior hand skills include: drawing, illustration and production. My written, verbal, and visual communication skills are excellent.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Distinction in Visual Communication [ DEC.1999 ]
Coursework: Studies of Color Theory, Typography, Design, Design Technology,
Design Imaging, Internet Design, Print Production, Photography, Painting,
and Art History, including over 40 credit hours of Visual Communications.
Creative Director, Oklahoma City, OK [ JAN.2005 - Present ]
Element Fusion is the largest and most prominent website design company in Oklahoma. As creative director at Element Fusion, I am responsible for all visual work produced by the company and our staff of web designers. Responsibilities include mentoring and quality control of a staff of eight web designers as well as my own full service web design including client consultation, concept, design, XHTML/CSS, javascript, Flash, production and population of numerous websites for a wide range of clients.
Further responsibilities include design, user experience, and XHTML/CSS for all Element Fusion websites, product websites, and web application products.
Freelance Graphic and Web Design, Oklahoma City, OK [ JUL.1994 - Present ]
Thinkcage is my freelance business which typically serves small businesses seeking to empower themselves via the Internet. Over the years I have performed many types of graphic design, web design and web development such as:
Typical freelance projects consist of complete website development from concept and design to production, programming, testing, hosting services and maintenance. Content Management Systems (CMS) are a large part of the solutions I provide, giving low-tech business owners and employees the ability to update their own website via a web brower-based interface.
Graphic Designer, Oklahoma City, OK [ OCT.2001 - DEC.2004 ]
Advanced Academics is an innovator in the delivery of online High School education. At Advanced Academics I led a small team of junior designers and design interns to handle this start-up company’s complete visual communications including brand, identity, advertising, marketing, website design/development, and web application design. Notable achievements include:
Graphic Designer, Oklahoma City, OK [ MAR.1999 - SEPT.2001 ]
C² produces web-based and computer-based (CD-ROM delivered) training products. There I was tasked with creating unique, usable, compelling user-interfaces for these applications using tools such as Macromedia Flash. Additionally, I was responsible for all visual materials within each course such as photography, illustration, interactive games, and animation. Notable achievements include:
Graphic Designer, Oklahoma City, OK [ JUL.1994 - MAR.1999 ]
Responsible for point of sale signage, print advertising including direct mail and newspaper advertisements. Designed web sites for IGE franchise sales and a proprietary product line. Currently working in a contractor capacity with International Golf designing print advertising and maintaining the websites. Notable achievements include:
Art Intern, Oklahoma City, OK [ FEB.1997 - SEPT.1997 ]
Six month internship
duties involved archiving art director’s files to CD-ROM; ad resizing and
pre-press preparation; production work (preparing business cards and letterhead,
mounting presentation slides and artwork, etc.)
Selected work available here.