Below is a list of my skill sets

And for your convenience, you can download a pdf of my resume as well.

Work Experience

Illinois State University, Assistant Director, University Marketing, 2009 - Current

Aiding in the planning, development and implementation of marketing plans and visual concepts for print, multimedia, Web and social networking. As well as the development and implementation of a consistent University brand across all mediums. Skills utilized: job estimating, market and audience analysis, data integration, website tracking, design and layout, photographic and illustration direction, project coordination, account management.

Freelance Designer, 1991 - Current

Aid clients in the planning, development and implementation of marketing plans and visual concepts for print, multimedia and Web design. Clients include Precision Planting, W.M. Putnam, 4Insights Communications, Coldwell Banker, Qualitas Knowledge Management, Scribbles Center for Learning and others

Illinois State University, Adjunct Professor, 2007 - 2009

Taught ART 302, Graphic Design for the Web, a 300 level design class in the School of Art

Illinois State University, Lead Designer, Web Support, 2002 - 2009

Supervise a team of designers, writers and programmers in the planning, development and implementation of audience driven, XHTML strict, section 508 compliant Web sites that incorporate the University's brand. Skills utilized: website tracking, market & audience analysis, accessibility standards, design & layout, photographic and illustration direction, employee management, project coordination, and account management.

CS&A Marketing & Communication, Art Director, 1992 - 2002

Aided in the planning, development and implementation of marketing plans and visual concepts for print, multimedia and Web. Utilized skills in job estimating, market and audience analysis, accessibility standards, websites tracking, design and layout, photographic and illustration direction, project coordination, account management, departmental budgeting, employee management, computer integration and staff education. Clients included General Electric, Honeywell, St. Farm, Caterpillar, Country Companies, State of Illinois, Paradise Riverboat Casino, College Hills Mall, Children's Discovery Museum and the Miller Park Zoo

Heartland Community College, Community Education Instructor and Adjunct Instructor, 1996 - 2000

Taught classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Dreamweaver, Print and Web design

United States Army Reserves, Petroleum Supply Specialist and Biological/Chemical Weapons, Specialist, Grade: E-4, 1988 - 1994.

Supervised the petroleum distribution for the battalion and managed the supply and weapon distribution for the company

Education

Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Illinois State University '92

Southern Illinois University Design Internship '92, Design Streak Studios '92, Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa , Kappa Delta Rho

Advanced Education

Designing Universally Accessible Resources for the Web (REHAB711), U of I, 2003, Various STAMATS marketing seminars, seminars in Web development and technology, Adobe CS,
Macromedia, Flash and Quark Express

Awards

Peoria Ad Club ADDY Awards

  • 1996 Citation of Excellence for IAA Trust Company Services Brochure
  • 1999 Addy Award for CAT Fuel Systems HEUI-B Product Brochure
  • 1999 Addy Award for Power Direct Web Banner Ads
  • 2000 Citation of Excellence for GE Appliances Featured Chief Web Site
  • 2009 Gold Addy Award for Illinois State Homecoming Web site
  • 2009 Gold Addy Award for the Seven Campaign
  • 2009 Silver Addy Award for the Summer School Campaign
  • 2009 Education Advertising Bronze Award for the Seven Campaign

Educational Advertising Awards

  • 2009 Education Advertising Bronze Award for the Seven Campaign

CASE 5 Awards

  • 2010 Best Program in Donor Recognition Silver Award for Illinois State's Endowment Report
  • 2010 Excellence in Design Bronze Award for the Seven Campaign

Champaign Ad Club CHAMPS Awards

  • 1996 CHAAMP's Best of Show for IAA Trust Company Services Brochure
  • 1996 CHAAMP Award for IAA Trust Company Services Brochure
  • 1997 CHAAMP Award for Lundia's Multimedia Presentation
  • 1997 CHAAMP Award for IAA Trust Sales Support Literature
  • 2000 CHAAMP Award doe Children's Museum Fund Raising Brochure

Master Communicator Awards of Excellence

  • 1996 Award for Miller Park Zoo Fund Raising Logo
  • 1996 Award for Miller Park Zoo Fund Raising Stationary
  • 1996 Award for Miller Park Zoo Fund Raising Brochure
  • 1996 Award for IAA Trust Company Services Brochure
  • 1997 Award for IAA Trust Sales Support Literature
  • 1999 Award for CAT Fuel Systems HEUI-B Product Brochure

Business Marketing Association (BMA), Chicago

  • 1996 Gold Tower Award for IAA Trust Company Services Brochure

Other Awards

  • Medal of Accommodation, United States Army Reserves, 1996
  • Team Excellence Award, Honorable Mention, Illinois State University, 2004
  • Team Excellence Award, Honorable Mention, Illinois State University, 2006

Organizations and Comittee:

  • atMidwest Conference
    • Board of Directors, 2010
    • Marketing Committee, 2010
  • Illinois State Campus Communication Committee, 2010 - Current
  • Prairie City Soccer Coach, 2004 - Current
  • Illinois State Identity Committee, 2007 - Current
  • Illinois State University Associated Professionals Council, 2010 - Current
  • Illinois State University Civil Service Council, 2007 - 2010
    • Chairperson, 2009 - 2010
    • Vice Chairperson, 2008 - 2009
    • Master Plan 2010-2020 Committee
    • Vice-President of Advancement Search Committee
    • Electronic Communication Committee
    • Privacy Sanctum Committee
  • Illinois State University Academic Senate, 2008 - Current
    • Finance and Planning Committee, 2008 - Current
  • Illinois State University iTunes University Committee, 2007 - 2009
  • Olympia Advisory Council, Olympia School District, 2002 - 2004
  • Boy Scouts of America (Den Leader, Cub Master), 2002-2007

Speaking Engagement