2021-present
lead graphic + production artist
- Graphic setup and design
- Digital press operator
- Print finishing (Duplo slitter/cutter/creaser, mounting, binding, packaging)
- Provide digital and hard copy proofs for our clients
- Print and produce multiple types of printed items: booklets, brochures, newsletters, business cards, signs, photo enlargements, calendars, labels, stickers, etc.
Downtown Portland, OR | Columbia Square
2017-2021
artistic director | executive director | admin asst
Doubled attendance from 2018 to 2019 by updating our presence within the community
Grant writing experience; continue to successfully increase grant awards
Tastefully solicit community and members to encourage donations
Maintained a financial surplus after years of deficit (invited to join board in 2011 and strived to be growth driven)
Updated our newsletter to be engaging and immersive; design, write, edit and print
Maintain website, social media and ability to cross promote events with the assistance of press releases
Manage up to staff of 3, and coordinate volunteers of all ages
Continue to work with board of directors to accomplish our mission and grow by drafting a 5 year plan
Added "the Community Gallery" for local and emerging artists
Monthly curation and installation of 3 galleries;
Assist with creating yearly programming for all ages by working with our Education Committee
Maximize impact while staying within budget
Host and design opening receptions, on-site and off-site events
WASECA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER
2017-2018
exhibit designer
Contracted for creating winter holiday exhibits, permanent EF Johnson exhibit deign concepts, annex design concepts
Textile storage redesign [added more shelving, modified for moisture prevention]
WASECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE PARK
2017-2020
caretaker
Lived on and maintained 175 acres of trails, campground and park; campground host;
Brought programming to park, enhanced landscaping and invasive species removal
Land and preservation oriented
OFFICE SPACE DESIGN
2013-2016
interior designer, showroom manager and installer
Updated marketing material; proposal design and process; oversaw branding and website updates
Furniture design in AutoCAD and collaboration with manufacturers to produce them
Provide space planning and reconfiguration design; sales for home offices, businesses and national corporations
Tasked with purchase order, invoice, quote, and proposal creation and follow up
Out of state and international installation management; receiving shipments, forklift
Small business operation; worked close with the president of the company growth focused
2020 Cap, Giza, Worksheet, Adobe Suite, and G Suite
Designed, organized and hosted: CEU courses, presentations, and open houses for clients and the business community
TERRITRON
2011-2013
building & grounds maintenance assistant | front desk
Preformed preventative maintenance and work order repair for apartment dwellings and adjacent hotel
Kept entrances and public areas repaired and clean​
FF&E maintenance and repair
Customer service, breakfast, and laundry
ISG [I+S GROUP]
2007-2011
senior interior designer, presentation designer & marketing asst
Worked daily with, and gained knowledge from architects, technicians, landscape architect, electrical, structural and
civil engineers, along with multiple contractors
Designed, printed professional proposals, master plans and other digital and printed documents
Designed project with extensive brand standards for international hotel group
Created prototype for nationally known auto body & glass corporation
Restaurant design for family, and national brand companies
Met with product reps; organized and maintained extensive resource library
Produced professional material boards; presented concepts to committees, corporations and clients
Designed and submitted camera ready ads for multiple magazines
Oversaw redesign of company website while reducing maintenance costs
Photographed interior and exterior projects for proposals, website and marketing
Gained experience with construction documents, building codes, proposal writing, client interface and confidentiality, Met wide range of budgets for design projects
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VOLUNTEER
2019-Present Downtown Waseca Tourism | Board of Directors
2016-2017 Bemidji - Headwater School for Music & Art | Board of Directors
2011-2016 Waseca Arts Council, Inc. | Board of Directors
2014-2016 CityArt City Center Mankato | Marketing Committee
2007-2010 Mankato - Twin Rivers Council for the Arts | Marketing Committee
2005-2006 Interior Design Student Association | Vice President
1999-2012 Waseca Arts Council, Inc. | Sights & Sounds of Christmas Housewalk fundraiser - Decorator
1997 Waseca County History Center | Youth Time Capsule
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