professional experience

Co-Founder/Creative Consultant, Art as Endless Possibility, Evergreen, CO | 2008

Conceptual Curator, theGallery at 910, Nine10Arts Nonprofit, Denver, CO | 2007
• Conceptual development and establishment of theGallery at 910
• Graphic design and marketing development of theGallery at 910
• Art Curation—Coordination of monthly activities and special events of theGallery at 910.
• Art/Graphic Design—Development of creative ideas, providing support to gallery advertising and/or promotional efforts
• Education Research—The conducting of research concerned with educational programs and services in the gallery.  The creation and distribution of educational materials and publications for gallery visitors.
• Exhibit Design—Design and construction of gallery exhibits and special projects. The research of ideas and materials for exhibits with recommended solutions for design.  Utilization of  techniques to produce desired visual effects and educational messages for each specific exhibition.
• Educational Outreach—Establishing contact with local public schools and community centers so as to connect local youth with the programs and exhibits of theGallery at 910, thereby resulting in supplementary art education for local school and community groups as well as the establishment of a link between theGallery at 910 and the community.

Creative Director, Mountain Connection, Evergreen, CO | 1996 - 2008
• Develop, produce and oversee creative direction, artistic development, and overall quality and visual appearance of monthly community “positive news only” publication serving several small mountain communities of Colorado
• Maintain high standards of publication throughout all phases of production process
• Hire and oversee contract graphic designers and their work
• Collaborate with customers and in-house staff in the development of creative concepts
• Provide technical support to in-house staff
• Communicate with clients and sales staff to meet project timelines and agreed upon production schedules
• Support mountain area nonprofit groups, promote local businesses, and provide a voice for the community and a visible means of networking

Senior Graphic Designer, NxLeveL® Education Foundation, Sandy, UT | 1992 - present
• Create and maintain successful branding identity/campaign
• Maintain effective, high quality standard of graphic design for ongoing development of practical entrepreneurial materials
• Assist businesses and promote community and economic development for a multi-state network of non-profit organizations throughout the united states and internationally

Freelance Graphic Designer and Fine Artist | 1991 - present
• Demonstrated solid understanding of excellent customer service as proven by flourishing freelance graphic design business for 15+ years
• Strong visual, written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehension of exceptional design quality with keen eye for detail

education
1986-1990 B.A. Philosophy w/emphasis in eastern religious studies
University of Colorado at Boulder

software
Adobe: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Go Live
Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Platforms: Mac  (Extensive), PC (Working)

associations and memberships
Colorado Independent Publishers Association | 2007-present