About
Over 15 years of combined design for web and print experience.
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Experience
1- 2012 to Present LOLA Group LLC Web Designer/ Graphic Designer /Publications Designer I work from home to create graphics and layout for various magazines that are printed. I also utilize tools to make them all available online. Please visit www.lolagroupllc.com to see online versions of one of each, most recent magazines. 1- 2011 7-2012 The Copy Shop Inc., Web Designer/ Graphic Designer /Publications Designer Working with a variety of clients I deliver custom-made websites, logos, brochures, posters, wide format printing, business cards, email images, numbered tickets, and other print and digital services. I utilize daily – Word, Excel, Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw and Photoshop - printing machines and equipment. I also design and layout several publications including ad design for customers. 9-2006 – 1/2011Sentinel-Tribune Web Administrator My various duties included: Maintaining (award winning) newspaper website by updating daily with latest news. Developed the website using Joomla (Content Management System and Web Application Framework). I created advertising for the site using Photoshop CS. 3-2006 – 7-2006Kersten & Skees Computer Operator (Temporary) My various duties included: Worked with Gorilla software which required completing course work earning an Associates, Bachelors and Master’s Degree to earn certification for Gorilla 2.x. Maintained client and prospect records and information and also did mass mailing tasks and some advertising for seminars, newspaper ads and such. 4-2002 – 2-2004Henschen & Associates Web Designer, Software Support My various duties included: Administrative work including answering multi-line phone system, using office equipment, fax and copy/printing machines, designed and maintained websites for courts, software support for fpSQL program, occasional programming and conversion procedures, graphic illustrations for bids, and faxes when needed. I have given a presentation at a users meeting and taught a class to a group of its attendees. Also went to a court site for 3 weeks to train employees on how to use our software in their workplace.
This website is to showcase many years of my work as a graphic and web designer and to offer my services to employers, small businesses, family, friends and anyone who finds me. My current freelance clients are LOLA Group LLC and Rossford CVB. I also maintain websites for clients on an ongoing, as needed basis.
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I am open to work from home positions for companies who need help in graphic design and website design/maintenance. This site also contains portfolio type info and resume information located on the About page. Feel free to contact me using the contact page and the simple form.
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I accept digital payments for my services and can do everything from my home office using my equipment and software. I am open to meeting if you are local to my area but it is not needed to accomplish any design project you may have. I also know many people who can help with other services if I can't. What project or job do you have in mind? Contact me with questions or a free quote.
Contact me directly by email to see my references and request an official resume.
Education
Graduated 2002
Owens Community College
Associate Degree - E-Business, specialization in Web & Graphic Design
Began Business Management Major in 1996 and later changed to E-Business Major.
Skills
Website Designing – Graphic Designing Programs Familiar With Microsoft Access, Word, Power Point, Excel Visual Basic Programming, Filemaker Pro, fileProSQL (trainer in past job) Windows 98 and up, Mac OS 10 (also video editing program) Javascripting, HTML, FTP, Server & Domain Management, MySQL, PHP, SEO, Google Analytics, Ace Of Sales and Mail Chimp – Email Marketing Systems. 3D Issue Flipbooks Joomla and Wordpress Content Management Systems and Web Application Framework, MySQL server Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready, Go-Live, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Quark Xpress, Various Video Editing Software, see *. *Currently own Adobe Master Collection CS6 which includes: After Effects, Audition, Dreamweaver, Encore, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Prelude, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Professional and a few others. I also own the latest Microsoft Office Suite. This is all installed on my ASUS G75V Series Laptop. Marketing – Over 8 years experience in ad design for web and magazines. See recent ads in all magazines at www.lolagroupllc.com.
Awards
First Place - Brochure/Flyer/Rack Card 2022 – OACB Star Awards - State Tourism Achievement Recognition (for Stroll the Street Brochure) First Place - Best Website 2010 – Associated Press (for www.sent-trib.com) First Place - Best Website 2009 – Associated Press (for www.sent-trib.com) Although these are only high school achievements, they were earned with hard work and determination which I still abide by today. During High School I was involved in the following activities and received the following awards: Culinary Team Events, FHA/HERO, 1st and 2nd place, 1992-1993 Culinary Team Events, FHA/HERO, 1st and 3rd place, 1993-1994 Volunteer Action Event, FHA/HERO, 1st place, 1993-1994 Award Of Merit Event, FHA/HERO, 1st place, 1992-1993 Community Service Project "Feeding The Homeless", FHA/HERO, 1992-1994 Community Workshop Presenter at National FHA/HERO Cluster Meeting, 1993-1994 Penta Home School Presenter, 1993-1994 Penta County Vocational School "Award Of Distinction", 1994 Penta County Award For "Academic Achievement", 1994 Penta County "Most Outstanding Student" Award, 1993-1994 Penta Letter Award (for high grades) 1992-1993, Pin Award, 1993-1994, Plaque Award Penta County, Optimist Club, "Student Of The Month", (December) 1993-1994 Honor Roll, 1992-1994 Penta County School Poster Contest, 2nd and 3rd place, 1993
