To say that I have a passion for art and design would be an understatement. I started entering art competitions in high school and earned numerous awards, prizes, and scholarships. I worked my way through college as a graphic designer, achieving a Bachelor’s in Studio Art from CSULB as well as
Associates Degrees in Graphic Design, and Interior Design.
Associates Degrees in Graphic Design, and Interior Design.
Since then, I have achieved ALL of my professional and life goals, such as being an Art Director for nationally distributed magazines and having my covers displayed all over the world. Seeing my work displayed in Bologna, Italy, was amazing!
I've been the production manager and art director for over 20 magazine titles, own(ed) several online and brick & mortar businesses, created and directed large public events, I freelance, consult, owned commercial real estate, created nonprofits and a downtown development authority, created, owned and operated a wine bar, and published my own local community magazine... you could say I excel at multi-tasking!
Currently, I live in Evergreen, CO and have freelance clients that I work for periodically. However, I am now looking for more projects. I am interested in any position that is fun and creative. I am a reliable worker, am very organized, fast and efficient! My strengths are editorial/publication design and production, Photoshop editing and photography. I’m very proficient with the entire Adobe suite as well as Microsoft, Google and Mac OS products. Social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest are on the list as well. I can pick up existing templates and continue workflows and branding with any platform.
In my free time I hike with my dog Ozzy, SUP, snowshoe, yoga and am almost an expert at 90s-2000s music trivia. I love art and design and finding creative ways to help solve problems. I strive to improve quality of life not only for my family and I, but for my friends, colleagues, neighbors and my community.