Education
Purdue University, BA
August 1991–May 1995
Major study: Visual Communications Design
Minor study: Art History

Current Employment
Visual Communications Specialist
Office of Creative Services, Public Affairs and Government Relations
Indiana University Bloomington
September 2009–present

• responsible for managing a complete print production process (bids, scheduling, production, press checks, and delivery) including photography, scanning, separations, 4-color process work, and digital production and printing
• designed and currently maintain of the Office of the President website
• extensive experience with a variety of graphical materials including: annual reports, booklets, magazine advertisements and inserts, CD faces and inserts, corporate identities, brochures, flyers, postcards, special newspaper inserts, large, small, and trade show displays, technical diagrams, as well as traditional and technical posters from concept through completion
• proficient in several design and layout programs (including the Adobe Creative Suite 4 and 5)
• working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (but will freely admit I hate it)
• moderate to strong knowledge of basic html coding using programs such as BBEdit and Dreamweaver (this site was designed and built using BBEdit)
• skilled in non-traditional design mediums, such as illustration, drawing, collage, and painting
• manage multiple projects simultaneously and quickly
• generate layouts from sketch to final art

Related Work Experience
Office of the President
Indiana University, Bloomington
November 2008–September 2009
Visual Communications Specialist

University Information Technology Services
Indiana University, Bloomington
June 2000–November 2008
Visual Communications Specialist

Mary M’s Flowers and Plants
Bloomington, IN
June 2000–October 2001
Floral Designer