KONGELBAK DESIGN, San Francisco, CA (10.2008 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.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Western Washington University, Bellingham Washington
SOFTWARE
InDesign | Photoshop | Illustrator | Acrobat | Fireworks
AWARDS
American Graphic Design Award, Fox Parlor Promotion
IABC Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Finalist, Intuit Benefits
IABC Silver Quill Award, Intuit Benefits Campaign
Hermes Gold Award, Intuit Benefits campaign
PSCA Signature Award Honorable Mention, Intuit Benefits 401(k) campaign
Two Communicator Awards, Intuit Benefits campaign
Gold Addy, Department of Children, Youth and Their Families annual report
Silver Wilmer Shields Rich Award, Womens Foundation of California annual report
INTERESTS
I love printmaking and book artsfor me its the perfect way to keep my hand skills and bridge my fine arts background with design.