Experience

HistoryNet
• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Art Director

  • Jan 2018 - Present


Kimley-Horn

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  I designed many marketing materials and proposals. I designed many marketing materials and proposals.



Circle Solutions, Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2014

  Provides original design and layout from inception to completion for print and electronic versions of presentations, booklets, newsletters, conference materials, bookmarks, posters, Web banners, brochures, and fact sheets. Designs and coordinates production of a variety of publications for Circle’s Government contracts, including the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Children’s Study project for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Development. Designed a variety of publications for Circle’s contracts with the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, and the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs. Coordinates with service bureaus, printers, and other vendors for producing printed media, including soliciting bids and preparing electronic files. Has extensive experience preparing files in accordance with the Government Printing Office regulations. Proficient using Adobe Acrobat Professional to remediate PDFs for Section 508 compliance, including adding and editing tags for text, figures, and complex tables to ensure they are understood correctly by screen readers; adding Alt Text for figures; and ensuring that PDFs not only pass the Acrobat Full Accessibility check but also meet U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) accessibility requirements. Also experienced using CommonLook to verify Section 508 compliance and to generate comprehensive accessibility reports. Knowledge of eBook development from layout and pre-existing printed publications. Knowledge of augmented reality and setting up media files.



America's Community Bankers

• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • 1997 - 2005

  Responsible for designing and executing corporate branding to create a cohesive look throughout the association’s publications, Web site, advertising, conference, and educational materials, while working closely with the marketing and communications group. Developed and produced graphic materials for the association’s flagship magazine and other published materials. Managed staff and freelance designers. Worked closely with photographers and illustrators to commission art for design projects. Interfaced with printers, service bureaus, and other vendors for all phases of project production, including bid solicitation and preparation of electronic files for output. Proposed and selected new hardware and software for the design department and provided computer troubleshooting support.



National Rifle Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Art Director

  • 1996 - 1997

  Worked closely with the art director to oversee the design and production of five magazines published by the association.Designed and laid out magazine articles and assisted with cover and feature article photo shoots.Provided printers with press-ready digital files and reviewed proofs and color flats.

• Design Associate

  • 1993 - 1996

  Worked closely with the art director to oversee the design and production of five magazines published by the association.Designed and laid out magazine articles and assisted with cover and feature article photo shoots.Provided printers with press-ready digital files and reviewed proofs and color flats.

• Design Assistant

  • Jul 1991 - Jan 1993

  Designed and laid out magazine articles and assisted with cover and feature article photo shoots.Provided printers with press-ready digital files and reviewed proofs and color flats.