OBJECTIVE
To utilize my skills in web design, graphic design and illustration in a collaborative environment that stimulates ideas and explores creative solutions to problem solving.

EXPERIENCE
5/07–10/07 | Tucson Newspapers | Tucson, Arizona | Senior Designer/Developer
Coordinated and worked closely with the Online Director, Project Managers and Development staff on a variety of projects and tasks for two newspapers and three web sites. Created graphic user interfaces based on analytics and statistics to improve usability of online products. Designed and developed a variety of material including icons, contests, forms, flash applications and advertisements.

11/05–5/07 | The Caliber Group | Tucson, Arizona | Web/Print Designer
Created concepts and designs across a broad media spectrum and saw them through to completion. Attended client meetings, wrote estimates and creative briefs, managed projects, delegated work and ensured projects were kept on track. Created site structures, wire frames, designed and programmed web sites within client budgets.

1999–2005 | Starbuck Design, Inc. | Tucson, Arizona | Director of Web Design
Met with clients to discuss business needs and budgets and developed design briefs based on information gathering. Created site structures and designed and programmed web sites within client budgets. Provided e-commerce solutions for small businesses. Optimized web sites and submitted to search engines. Produced print material and created identity concepts.

EDUCATION
2006 | University of Arizona | Tucson, Arizona | BFA, Viscom
2002 | Pima Community College | Tucson, Arizona | AAS, Web Design

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2007
• Silver Addy Award, Diamond Ventures Web Site
• Silver Addy Award, Fox Theatre Web Site
• Bronze Addy Award, Laura Gibson Web Site
• Bronze Addy Award, MindPlay Web Site
• Bronze Addy Award, Coronado Highlands Logo
• Tucson Ad Federation, Member
• Tucson Ad2, Member
• AIGA, Member
2006
• Gold Addy Award, Poster
• Gold Addy Award, Campaign
• Bronze Addy Award, Brochure/Annual Report
• Bronze Regional Addy Award, Campaign
• Judges Choice Award, University of Arizona Viscom Show
• Silver Award in Typography, University of Arizona Viscom Show
• Merit Award in Information Design, University of Arizona Viscom Show
• Merit Award in Miscellaneous, University of Arizona Viscom Show
• Tucson Ad Federation, Member
• Tucson Ad2, Member
2005–2006
• Treasurer, AIGA University of Arizona Chapter
2005
• Medici Scholarship, College of Fine Arts
• Gold Award in Illustration, University of Arizona Viscom Show
• Silver Award in Black & White Illustration, University of Arizona Viscom Show
• Silver Award in Typography, University of Arizona Viscom Show
• Merit Award in Information Design, University of Arizona Viscom Show

COMPETENCIES
Web Technologies: XHTML, CSS, Limited PHP, javascript and actionscript.
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Macromedia Studio MX, Flash, BBEdit, Transmit.
Fine Arts: Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Photography, Sculpture, Letterpress, Multimedia
Operating Systems: Mac & PC