Education
2014 Masters of Fine Art, (MFA) in Graphic Design, April 2014; Vermont College of Fine Art
2011 Bachelor of Fine Art, (BFA) July 2011; Oregon State University
2005 Associate of Applied Science: Graphic Design, Linn-Benton Community College
2003 Associate of Applied Science: Digital Image/Prepress Tech, Linn-Benton Community College
2003 Associate of Science: Art Emphasis, Linn-Benton Community College
Selected Work Experience
2005 – present Freelance Graphic Designer
2014 – 2015 Art Gallery Coordinator and AART Chair of LBCC Permanent Collection
2009 – 2015 Adjunct Instructor at Linn-Benton Community College
2005 – 2006 Graphic Designer at Samaritan Health Services
Freelance Work
- Print design utilizing Adobe CS6: logos, brochures, and business cards
- Print design, web design, product photography and packaging design for an illustrator in the scrapbooking industry. Using her artwork, I created a line of products using innovative folds and layering techniques. In collaborated with graphic designers from CREA Innovations in Canada, the designs were outsourced for printing and production in China.
- Basic Web Design and implementation using Dreamweaver and WordPress for small businesses and Fine Art clients needing an online presence.
- Print Design and illustration of a wine label for a small family owned winery in Napa, California.
- Web design, implementation and site management for privately owned condos and vacation rentals
- Book cover design of university course packs for Hewlett Packard.
- Logo design for internal use at Hewlett Packard
Samaritan Health Services Work
- Print design working within branding guidelines using licensed images.
- Print design creating brochures, ads, posters and other print media for special projects and events.
Adjunct Instructor Position
- Taught classes in graphic design, digital photography, illustration, composition and color, Video, Photoshop, Drawing 1, and Typography for the Digital Imaging and Graphic Design program at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon
- 2013 & 2014: Promoted, collaboratively developed, and taught a four day summer workshop at LBCC for high school students hoping to find out more about the field of graphic design.
Art Gallery Coordinator
- Scheduled, curated, hung and promoted art shows in multiple galleries.
- Coordinated receptions, and organized public relations for each show.
- Managed information and images for the art galleries on the LBCC website.
- Organized and promoted fund-raisers to support Art Gallery funding.
- In conjunction, I was the chair of the LBCC Permanent Collection for the Arts and Aesthetics Resource Team. In this capacity, I curated and promoted the LBCC permanent art collection by raising awareness of the artworks, and worked with donors to accept donations to increase the size and range of the collection.