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9/00–10/04 : ART DIRECTOR / SENIOR DESIGNER
Maskar Design, Philadelphia PA
Developed brand identities including logo, website design and maintenance, marketing collateral and more. Handled jobs from initial client contact through press inspection. Varied client base included arts and cultural organizations, real estate developers, and pharmaceuticals.

6/99–8/00 : WEB DESIGNER
Science Museum of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN
Assumed responsibility for the design and development of the SMM’s new website. Tasked with staff and project management, budgeting, maintenance, design and layout.

7/98–8/00 : PRINT DESIGNER
Science Museum of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN
Designed marketing collateral, exhibit identities and promotional packages. Responsibilities included client and vendor relations and managing freelance artists.

1/97–7/98 : JUNIOR DESIGNER
The Nancekivell Group, Minneapolis MN
Worked closely with Art Director in developing the design and layout of annual reports for large corporate clients such as Toro®, Piper Jaffray Co., and The St. Paul Companies.

6/95–1/97 : DESIGNER
MJ Grant Company, Madison WI
Created apparel and clothing lines for the National Parks, Jimmy Hendrix, Dennis Rodman, Musicland and others.


education

1995 : MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Minneapolis MN
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design


tool literacy

QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, GoLive, Dreamweaver, ImageReady, Fireworks, Flash, Streamline, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Applications. Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, InDesign and PC Platform


attributes

extremely organized, passionate about information design and strategic planning, enthusiastic problem solver, competent manager, clear communicator, and an efficient project manager with a midwest work ethic and east coast rhythm





References are available upon request.



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