28 Bayview Street
San Rafael . California . 94901
415.256.2557
artshed@earthlink.net


Hats

Designer . Illustrator
Art Director . Brand Reinforcement
Print Production . Copywriter
Consultant . Ceramicist
Father . Chef


Background

Advertising Design,
Illustration, Art Direction,
Advertising Management,
Marketing Concept/Execution.
Thorough working knowledge of
CMYK pre-press procedures.
Excellent communications and
people skills, detail-oriented,
self-directed and deadline-driven.
Able to direct job flow from
conception to completion,
interacting with all designers,
vendors, partners and clients.
Project management experience
within a studio environment.


Employment History

April 2006 to Present
Marin Independent Journal
Novato, California
Editorial/Production Artist


January 1999 to March 2006
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
Pleasanton, California
Senior Artist

June 1998 to January 1999
Marin Independent Journal
Novato, California
Marketing Artist

January 1996 to June 1998
Ross Creative
Larkfield Center offices
Santa Rosa, California

October 1989 to December 1997
The Press Democrat
Santa Rosa, California
Creative Services Artist

January 1981 to October 1989
Imagine That Studio
Larkspur, California


Skillset

Concept to design to production.
Specializing in Macintosh applications;
Adobe CS, Quark & Multi-Ad Creator.
Trained and skilled in traditional
fine arts media.
Proficient in Macintosh network
environment and Macintosh
troubleshooting.


Professional and personal
references on request.