Experience

University of Bridgeport

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  I am working on my Masters in Nutrition and plan to apply this and my holistic background in Ayurveda and Western Herbalism to my next job position in the Portland, OR or SW Washington area. I am beginning the search for a mentor or office position open to part time work by a student in the Nutrition Environment. I am working on my Masters in Nutrition and plan to apply this and my holistic background in Ayurveda and Western Herbalism to my next job position in the Portland, OR or SW Washington area. I am beginning the search for a mentor or office position open to part time work by a student in the Nutrition Environment.



Herbn Tea

• United States

• Owner and Educator

  • Jun 2011 - Mar 2020



SK Design PDX

• Portland, OR. West coast.

• Design | Marketing | Social Media

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2019

  Consultant for Graphic Design, Marketing, and Social Media. Clients range from large tech industry and product development firms, to small or start up businesses. Projects range from traditional graphic design and marketing to social media and blogs. Additionally as an art director on animation and sound projects, creative director on photoshoots, and photographer. Design : Years of experience with logo design, brand development, print design, user manuals, package design, product color, experience design, book design, magazine layout, web design, user interface, signage, exhibit and retail design, map systems, environmental graphics, layout final and production artwork, go to press checks, create installation drawings, and more.. Marketing : Years of experience with marketing campaigns and PR; social media; newsletters; copy for ads, PR and radio; email blasts; press releases; copy for packages/website/social media; blogs; etc. Project Management : Sometimes handling every step of the way and other times working as support. As a contractor I have to understand the project brief, create a timeline and budget, manage a project, manage a team, brainstorm ideas, create and support marketing campaigns. Teams : A project is always stronger with a team. My experience of working with a broad spectrum of people from a wide range of industries has given me the confidence to lead a team and the humility to listen to every team members thoughts and creative solutions. I have built my career on a broad spectrum of projects with a vast array of deliverables. I believe that this gives me a unique perspective on the connection between design, marketing, and social media. Show less



Ziba California

• Design Services

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2001 - May 2006

  Long term contract basis with a multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in product design, packaging, and graphic design. Projects include package design, print graphics, identity, user interface design, information design, color consultation. From concept through production. Long term contract basis with a multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in product design, packaging, and graphic design. Projects include package design, print graphics, identity, user interface design, information design, color consultation. From concept through production.



Ziba Design

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 1999 - Sep 2001

  Multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in product design, interactive media, communication and environmental graphics. Projects included print graphics, brand positioning and strategy, logo design, package design, information design, user interface design, color consultation, interactive design, and environmental graphics. From concept through production on multi-disciplinary teams. Multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in product design, interactive media, communication and environmental graphics. Projects included print graphics, brand positioning and strategy, logo design, package design, information design, user interface design, color consultation, interactive design, and environmental graphics. From concept through production on multi-disciplinary teams.



Catt Lyon Design

• Cincinnati, Ohio

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 1998 - Aug 1999

  Environmental graphics and print design firm. Projects included logo design, print graphics, collateral, environmental graphics, promotional identity, signage and wayfinding. From concept through production. Environmental graphics and print design firm. Projects included logo design, print graphics, collateral, environmental graphics, promotional identity, signage and wayfinding. From concept through production.



Mayer/Reed, Inc.

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 1997 - Dec 1997

  Projects included large scale graphics, signage and wayfinding, promotional, packaging, and company literature. Projects included large scale graphics, signage and wayfinding, promotional, packaging, and company literature.



Eva Maddox Associates

• Design

• Intern

  • Mar 1997 - Jun 1997

  Internship in an interior design firm exploring uses for graphics in the environment. Projects included tradeshow graphics, signage and wayfinding systems, company literature brochures, and more. Internship in an interior design firm exploring uses for graphics in the environment. Projects included tradeshow graphics, signage and wayfinding systems, company literature brochures, and more.



Cato Consulting

• London, United Kingdom

• Intern

  • Jun 1996 - Dec 1996

  Internship in a multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in brand and corporate identity. Projects included packaging, environmental design and graphics, and communication design. Internship in a multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in brand and corporate identity. Projects included packaging, environmental design and graphics, and communication design.