Experienced graphic designer using core design principles across different media to enhance communication and drive decision-making.

Throughout my career I have adapted to changing needs and new opportunities as a designer. Contract work for companies like U.S. Green Building Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter, Brown Shoe, RGA, A.G. Edwards and Spectrum Brands has expanded my professional influences beyond permanent positions at BJC HealthCare and Colliers Turley Martin Tucker. I have gained a deep understanding of the value of brand, graphic standards and communicating using the natural language of a client’s organization.

At Missouri Foundation for Health I aided in rebuilding the internal capacity of the Communications department, guiding the addition to the creative team of a writer/editor and a graphic designer. In 2015 the foundation launched a new communication strategy including a new logo and messaging developed in collaboration with a local design agency.

Creative problem-solving is part of every day, whether I’m working with a team to build a race car or designing the perfect kitchen from the wall studs out. The elements of time, budget and quality are always in play.

Keeping up with the latest design software is important. I work with the Adobe Creative Cloud and the usual MS Office software on Mac and Windows platforms.