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Boise, ID

Innovative, versatile and highly skilled creative professional with a diverse background in web and print design, video production, internet application development and system support. Consistently reliable with a proven track record of exceeding expectations. Energetic leader known for creativity, flexibility and sense of humor. Strong skills instructing, directing and coordinating people. Proven proficiency in the development of corporate identities, websites, video, sports graphics, advertisements, packaging, catalogs, sales collateral and training materials for clients in retail, professional, high-tech and food and beverage industries. Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.


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Experience

  • Owner, Designer
    Boise, ID
    2005 - Present
    Spark Creative

    Own and operate a full-service graphic design, web development and brand strategy firm. Work in a variety of industries including real estate, high-tech, retail and construction. Provide a one-stop-shop for web design and development, sparing the customer the burden of hiring a separate programmer for coding and site implementation.

  • Creative Director/Designer
    Nampa, ID
    2009 - 2010
    BN

    Hired to facilitate focus of existing two-person creative team and improve overall product quality and client vision. Lead team to develop print collateral for startup and established companies including identity, packaging, illustration, promotional and sales and training materials.

  • Creative Director/Designer, Videographer
    Boise, ID
    2007 - 2009
    Jus International

    Key team member hired at company inception, to introduce a new MLM health beverage to an international audience of retail customers and product distributors. Responsible for developing look and feel of all aspects of the Jus International brand including print, web, screen, packaging and apparel. Managed and directed team of five with a variety of specialties. Upon company move to Utah, transitioned to videographer. As videographer traveled to a variety of US locations to interview and document product experiences and testimonials. Delivered video vignettes by scripting, lighting, shooting, editing and mastering for web presentation.

  • Network Engineer
    Boise, ID
    2002 - 2005
    Network Group

    Joined team of network engineers to provide end-to-end business technology support, service, design and project management to area small businesses. Responsible for maintaining network security and infrastructure, storage and printing systems and local/remote client issues.

  • Web Developer/Designer
    Boise, ID
    1999 - 2002
    Weyerhaeuser

    Brought on to maintain computer network and provide technical support for the world’s leading manufacturer of engineered lumber products. Responsible for maintaining SQL database, ColdFusion applications and Internet Information Servers for internal corporate website in development, testing and production environments. Developed, installed and upgraded Windows NT/2000 servers and supported site developers by assisting in production of code, graphics and site design on departmental sites. Was accountable for code and connectivity issues and assisted in database design and optimization for web applications.

Skills


  • Software

    Proficient with numerous Mac and PC applications including:

    • InDesign CS5.5
    • Illustrator CS5
    • Photoshop CS5
    • Dreamweaver CS5.5
    • Fireworks CS5
    • Final Cut Studio 2
    • After Effects CS5
    • Office Suite


  • Printing/Prepress

    Adept at traditional and digital prepress and printing techniques:

    • Digital Photography/Imaging
    • Digital/Mechanical Workflow
    • Vehicle Graphics
    • Outdoor/Signage
    • Packaging - Mockup/Design
    • Apparel - Screenprinting/Embroidery
    • Large-scale/Multi-page
    • POP/In-Store Displays
    • Spot/Process Color
    • Letterpress
    • Custom Bindery


  • Web

    Skilled in several web technologies, content management systems and social networking platforms including:

    • Expression Engine
    • ColdFusion
    • Wordpress
    • HTML 5
    • CSS 3
    • PHP/mySQL
    • Javascript
    • jQuery
    • Flash Video
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • SEO
    • Compliance
    • Compatibility
    • Streaming


  • Video Production

    Experienced with a wide variety of video pre- and post-production techniques including:

    • Scripting
    • Lighting
    • Camera Operation
    • Sound Recording/Mixing
    • Visual Effects
    • Editing
    • Scoring
    • Mastering

Education

  • Boise, ID
    Boise State University

    Completed coursework in photography.

  • Seattle, WA
    Art Institute of Seattle

    Completed coursework in graphic design, typography, communications, color theory, fine art and business.

Affiliations/Certifications/Awards


  • Idaho Film Project

    Founder/Principal


  • i48 Idaho Film Competition

    Director, Cinematographer, Producer

    Blood Relative, Best Picture 2011
    Blood Relative, Audience Choice 2011
    Departure, Audience Choice 2011
    Bedhead, Best in Genre 2009


  • Boise Advertising Federation

    Former Board Member


  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

    Windows Server, Windows OS, Microsoft Exchange

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