Professional Experience

Multimedia & Graphic Design Instructor

Front Range Community College - Ft. Collins, CO

  • Courses: Typography 1, Point of Purchase Packaging Design, Design & Concept
  • Taught, designed and implemented courses in a real time remote structure
2022 - Present

Lead Designer & Content Marketing Specialist

Madwire - Ft. Collins, CO

2015 - Present

Freelance Designer & Printer

TKDeal Designs/Wallerson Press - Ft. Collins, CO

  • Create websites, branding, marketing material, graphic design assets, artwork and product design including posters, T-shirts, flyers, fine art, logos, engraved and imprinted products and personalized gifts
2004 - Present

Art Director, Artist, Production Designer

Historical Armory/Nostalgia Americana - Ft. Collins, CO

  • Created, developed, and maintained company identity and brand through art and marketing direction, product line unity and production standards
  • Designed and implemented national advertising print, newspaper, magazine and web campaigns that became the company’s sole source of revenue generation
  • Managed a diverse team of artists and designers
  • Built, modified and maintained the company’s website and web presence
  • Designed, produced, and oversaw the creation of thousands of individual products
  • Developed and implemented a production system that produced close to 30,000 units
  • Worked with outside organizations to develop and produce mission specific products
  • Developed laser engraving, marking and imprinting techniques for multiple products and materials, some that lead the industry curve
  • Researched, designed and developed new products, techniques, advertising and systems that helped grow the business into a multimillion dollar company
2004 - 2014

Adjunct Faculty

Laramie County Community College - Cheyenne, WY

  • Course: 2D Foundations - Instructor of Record
  • Taught, designed and implemented course of 15+ students
2004

Graphic Design Coordinator

Colorado State University, Department of Housing & Dining Services; Apartment Life & Residence Life
- Fort Collins, CO

  • Produced publicity and marketing campaigns, brand identities, and program support materials for campus-wide initiatives
  • Created and implemented community programs and staff training
2000 - 2004

Education

Master of Fine Arts

Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO

  • Printmaking

Bachelor of Fine Arts:

Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO

  • Printmaking
  • Graphic Design