Experience
Freelance Design
08/2004 - Present
Specializing in print design and production; logo and identity design;
front-end web design; photo retouching and restoration; digital and traditional illustration;
and above all working with people to produce design results that are practical, effective and unique.
Center for American Progress
06/2008 - 04/2011
Graphic designer and print production manager
for one of the largest progressive think tanks in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities included publication layout, staff photography,
web design, infographics for print and web, and working with various printers to meet tight deadlines.
The Office of Technology Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
05/2007 - 06/2008
Created annual reports, brochures, fliers, trade-show booth graphics, print advertisements
and website designs to promote new technologies created at the University of Illinois and marketing materials to raise
awareness about the office.
Creative Writing Program
Department of English | University of Illinois
06/2007 - 05/2008
Designed a cohesive, unique and recognizable campaign including posters, bookmarks and print advertisements
for the biannual Carr Reading Series.
Japan House
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
05/2007 - 05/2008
Maintained website for Japanese cultural center using Adobe Dreamweaver. Responsibilities included updating
content, sustaining University compliance, and maintaining ADA web standards.
Staske Photography
Graphic Designer & Photo Editor | 09/2003 - 10/2005
Principal graphic designer for small portrait studio. Responsibilities consisted of marketing design and strategy,
lighting assistance, candid event photography, extensive digital retouching using Adobe Photoshop, pre-flight of files, production and framing.
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
BFA Graphic Design 2008