I am currently working as a graphic design contractor for a few small clients and have published a science fiction novel called The Wax King Book One: The Deathtaker's Daughter. You can get more information about the novel at www.thewaxking.com.

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Most recently, I worked as a programmer in the creation of Chili Publish templates for Rotary International. There, I Created and programmed over 160 interactive Chili templates in nine languages. Templates included customizable branding lockups, brochures, banner ads, business cards, promotional cards and print ads. 

 

Previously, I've had the honor to work for American Cancer Society (ACS). I spent 22 years there. One might wonder why I stayed so long. Plain and simple: it was a great job working for a great organization. Also, I had the privilege to work with nice dedicated people while supporting a good cause. Unfortunately, because of Covid-19, ACS needed to reduce its number of employees. Like many professionals, I am now looking forward to teaming with new organizations
to create meaningful and effective graphic materials.

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8 years ago I became part of small talented group of designers and writers at ACS called "The Studio." In 2019 the group precessed 742 graphic projects (84% of all graphic projects produced at ACS) which included creating new marketing and education materials, updating existing materials, supporting the cancer.org website, expanding designed materials for other media as well as converting materials into templates to be used by employees organization wide. Since The Studio was a nation-wide group, I am already acclimated to working remotely.

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Specific To My Position

• Was the buyer/relationship manager for most of the image/font license purchases at ACS.

• Served as the gatekeeper and advisor for the licensing of ACS controlled images

• Was the major designer/art director for the society's health education materials (booklets, brochures and flyers)

• Creating editable PDF templates/forms which included adding custom text and imported graphics.

• Was the goto designer for image fixes and compositing.

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Work Experience 

Graphic Design Consultant & Chili Publish programmer for Rotary International 

December 2020 – June 2021 (7 month contract) 

• Created and programmed over 160 interactive Chili templates in
  nine languages. Templates included customizable branding lockups, brochures, banner ads, business cards, promotional cards and
  print ads. 

• Created and performed staff Chili trainings and presentations. 

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American Cancer Society, Inc.
National Creative Services Team (The Studio)

Graphic Designer 

August 2013 – May 2020 (7 years) 

• Responsible for purchasing, storing and maintaining the licenses of digital assets. 

• Designed the standard guide for American Cancer Society health education materials. (booklets, brochures and flyers) 

• Reworked and resized other artists designs into usable media (posters, flyers, ads, banners, billboards and digital media) 

• Updated and created new national marketing materials for American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Relay For Life and Galas including event support materials. 

• Created web-to-publish templates for use in fundraising, education and mission promotion using Chili Publish software.

• Supported Social Media with customized composted and web-
  ready images. 

• Worked as a graphic generalist and all-around problem solver (performed any other design work or tasks required to complete
  a project) 

 

American Cancer Society, Inc. California Division 

Creative Services Specialist 

June 1998 – August 2013 (15 years) 

• 12 years as regional printed/digital materials designer for Silicon Valley Central Coast region, and the principal designer for a major annual fundraising event: California Baron’s Ball 

• 3 years as graphic designer and production lead of the California Creative Services Team 

• In-house photography and custom artwork for event programs
  and flyers. 

• Primary buyer of printed material services for all California Creative Services projects 

• Project management of print materials 

• Brand guardian 

• Video editing and post-production 

• Digital materials management lead on in-house Brand Toolkit
  for California 

• Technical advisor for California Creative Services Team 

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Skills 

• Expertise in graphic design using Adobe Suite of products including, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro 

• Firm knowledge and experience with Chili Publish software 

• Familiar with the use of Brandworkz Digital Asset Management

• Extensive knowledge of print and digital production techniques
  and standards 

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

• Digital Photography with expertise in image correction and compositing 

• Experience with internal and external constituent customer service 

• Excellent verbal and written communicator 

• Proficient with MAC and PC computers 

• Wide knowledge of image vendors and image licensing 

• Well acclimated to a deadline driven, multiple project environment 

• Used to working remotely using work tracking software
  like Basecamp 

• Strong collaboration skills 

• Familiar with basic PDF Handicap Accessibility standards 

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Education 

Masters Institute 

Associate of Arts (AA) 
Desktop Publishing/Presentations 

1996 – 1998 (1.5 years) 

• Part of the Graphic Design Program, using Photoshop, Quark,
  and Illustrator 

• Basic interactive programing in Macromedia Director/Lingo 

• Basic 3D modeling 

• Video Production using Adobe Premiere 

 

San Jose State University 

1979 – 1983 (4 years) 

Completed most all major specific classes for a bachelor of arts in stage performance but ran out of money at the end.

• Four years of study with a focus on stage performance and mime