Work Experience

StoryPeople: Graphic Designer, Project Manager, and Production Artist
(April 2007 to August 2009) Design for a company that reproduces and distributes the stories and artwork of Brian Andreas - Decorah, IA.
• Directed and redesigned the website user interface with a web application development team in Asia.
• Art director of all marketing initiatives on the web and print, including Facebook fan page and all print promotional materials.
• Collaborated to create, market, and distribute Flash animations on the web.
• Gave creative direction for storyboards, product development, and marketing strategies.
• Managed and trained staff on software and various media-related projects.

Freelance Graphic Designer (Feb. 2005 to April 2007) Design for clients in Croatia and U.S.A.
• Created logos, business identities, newsletters, posters, flyers, CD packaging, and other print designs.
• Illustrated and designed the children's book, It Doesn’t Have to Be Pink.
• Designed children’s workbooks for Book of Hope - Pompano, Florida.
• Created web graphics and basic website designs.
• Acquired and maintained all clients.

Jane’s Information Group: Graphic Designer (April 2003 to Jan. 2005) Design for an international intelligence provider - Alexandria, VA.
• Designed print and online marketing campaigns including magazine ads, direct marketing, e-mail campaigns, product packaging, handbooks, and web graphics.
• Produced trade-show booth graphics and various other conference materials.

Other Experience

(April 2003-August 2009)
• Founded a Mission Committee at First Baptist Church - Elgin, IA.
• Trained and led a mission team of twelve adults to Mexico City in August 2009.
• Led the Student Ministry STEP (IFES). Planned events and discipled students - Osijek, Croatia.
• Taught English Level 1 at the Evangelical Theological Seminary and conversational courses - Croatia.
• Presented on the topics of Design, Illustration, and Art & Faith - Iowa and Croatia (various locations).

Education

2005-2006 Certificate of Discipleship. Evangelical Theological Seminary - Osijek, Croatia.
2001 Bachelor of Arts. Graphic Design Emphasis. University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, Iowa.
1999-2000 The College of New Jersey - Ewing, NJ.

(References available upon request)