professional experience

Freelance Print/Web Designer 10.2010 - Present

Austin, Texas

Creating wordpress sites and web graphics for personal, group, and small business. Other work includes print design, production, and image editing.

Senior Designer 01.04 - 09.2010

The Format Group LLC Austin, Tx

Designed and facilitated production of projects for educational publishers. Assisted manager in assigning tasks and meeting tight deadlines. Developed project templates and created sample pages for clients. Worked with creative staff and artists to ensure that graphics and illustrations met design requirements. Maintained, tracked, and organized all images used within projects.

Designer 03.1998 - 01.2004

Holt Rinehart and Winston Austin, Tx

Lead designer for the six-book/online Holt Science and Technology (HST) pilot.

Designed chapter prototype that was used nationally for market research. Designed master elements and produced final templates. Developed a wide   variety of layout and design solutions. Monitored development of commissioned art from initial schedules to final approval.

Managed designers and freelancers. Created and implemented new project workflow. Worked closely with the editorial and image services departments to establish and maintain visual continuity.

Directed selection of photos and graphics. Art-directed studio and location photo shoots

Reviewed master pages at all stages to ensure adherence to document and design specifications. Conducted press checks.

Graphic Designer 03.1995 - 04.1997

Kelley Graphics Austin, Texas

Assisted in conceptual development, design and implementation of all visual products for design studio. Assisted in the production of Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine. Created art graphics, and executed digital final files for printer.

Graphic Designer 12.1992 - 03.1995

The Whitley Company Austin, Tx

Developed designs from concept to print meeting strict deadlines. Worked with clients to maintain corporate graphic identity.