Education
August 1990-May 1994
Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration

April 2000-October 2000 Illustrator for XPLANE Corporation, St. Louis, MO
Digitally rendered, from original concepts or prepared sketches, informational graphics and illustrations for print, internet use, and corporate presentations;
Wide variety of clients including Business 2.0, Time Magazine, Interactive Week and other Ziff-Davis Publications, Mens Fitness, Startups.com, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper

June 1999-March 2000 Production Artist for Phoenix Creative, St. Louis, MO
Preparation of layouts for printing: clean up of designs, color and type correction and photo-retouching;
Adapted graphic artists original design concepts to collateral components of product packaging, store signage, etc.;
Prepared presentation materials (boards and booklets);
Created sketches for comps and spot illustrations;
Clients included Cracker Barrel Restaurants, Borders Books, Waldenbooks, The Sports Authority

August 1996-June 1999 Graphic Artist for Ultra-Color Corporation, St. Louis, MO
Developed creative design solutions and executed client-specified designs for printed materials: brochures, catalogs, presentation folders, posters, business cards, logos and signage development;
Involved knowledge and application of the technical preparation process for full-color printing: scanning, color-separation, color proofing and film output) and creative design process: illustration and design and photo-manipulation;
Developed a rapport with clients, worked with them through the design process, and met tight deadlines

September 1994-present Freelance Illustration and Graphic Design
Provide artwork and design solutions to clients in a variety of mediums:
Full-color and black and white illustrations involving themes such as health issues, travel and human relations;
Logos and identity design;
Print Advertisements;
Brochures, cards, posters and other printed items;
Design of adults and children's apparel and accessories

October-November 1996 Art Instructor, Clayton, MO Parks and Recreation Adult Education Program
Conducted classes in Watercolor and Drawing techniques

March 1995-June 1996 Designer and Illustrator for Aquarius Ltd., St. Louis, MO
Designed children's and adults' accessories (cold weather apparel, purses, wallets, keychains) and novelty items; logos and embellishments; Illustrated specs for manufacturing;
Package and catalog design;
Involved strong sensibility of color and design; awareness of childrens and adults fashion trends