KONGELBAK DESIGN, San Francisco, CA (05.1999 - PRESENT)
Create timelines, write proposals, and manage client expectations. Conceptualize designs, work within and build brand guidelines. Communicate when needed with contractors and vendors.
Highlight: Illustration featured in Beasts! published by Fantagraphics.
FOX PARLOR, San Francisco, CA (08.2005 - 10.2008)
Worked as art director, overseeing and participating in development and design process. Interviewed and trained new employees. Ran presentational meetings to clients and directed photo shoots. Participated in management retreats and new business development.
Highlight: eDM software design for Business Objects.
OZONE, San Francisco, CA (06.2002 - 08.2005)
Managed multiple projects from concept to production. Refined my organizational skills and file archival process. Worked directly with clients. Press checked annual reports. Worked closely with project management to ensure fulfillment of clients' needs
Highlight: Identity design for Adobe Software.
ASP PUBLICITY CENTER, Bellingham, WA (09.2000 - 06.2001)
Designed for event planners and managers to help promote a wide variety of organizations and artists. Produced camera ready art, screen printed posters and found alternative printing methods to meet clients' challenging budgets.
Highlight: Event design for Modest Mouse.
SOFTWARE
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, and Flash
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Western Washington University, Bellingham Washington
AWARDS
2008 American Graphic Design Award
IABC Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Finalist
IABC Silver Quill Award of Excellence
Hermes Gold Award
PSCA Signature Award Honorable Mention
Two Communicator Awards
Gold ADDY Award
Silver Wilmer Shields Rich Award
INTERESTS
I love printmaking and book arts—for me it's the perfect way to keep my hand skills and bridge my fine arts background with design.
