I believe the small details are extremely important to any project. I often spend a lot of time scrutinizing over them because in the moment I think they’re the most important thing in the world. But what’s actually important are the people involved in the project. Above all else, I believe in treating people with the respect they deserve. That’s the way I manage, and that’s the way I collaborate. It’s very important to me that people enjoy my work, but mostly I want people to enjoy working with me.

Education:
The Art Institute of Portland (Jan 2002 - Jan 2003, Oct 2004 - Aug 2010)
BS, Graphic Design

I took time off for 2 separate deployments, one to Iraq for Operation Enduring Freedom, and the second to New Orleans for relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina.

Software:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Wrike

Design Experience:
Pacific Seafood (2012 - Present)
Creative Services Manager (2017 - Present)
Senior Graphic Designer (2015-2016)
Graphic Designer (2012-2014)
Currently lead the creative team of Pacific Seafood, one of the largest seafood companies of North America. Establish, maintain, and protect brand standards for all of Pacific Seafood’s 21 cpg brands, marketing materials, and corporate projects.

Active Media (2010)
Graphic Designer
Created ads, flyers, & posters for magazine distribution.

Big Bothers Big Sisters (2009)
Graphic Designer
Developed a cohesive brandframe & identity.

Oregon Wild (2008)
Graphic Designer
Developed a series of fact sheets and brochures.

Military Experience:
Military Funeral Honors (2004-2010)
Oregon Army National Guard (2001-2010)
Led a ten-man funeral honors team that provided funeral honors to fallen veterans in the Portland area, stretching out to Tillamook, Astoria, The Dalles, and Salem.

During Operation Iraqi Freedom, provided force security, base defense, and main supply route patrol. During Hurricane Katrina, provided emergency relief and was part of the effort to restore Frederick Douglas High School. Also provided logistics operations support on drills.

Awards & Accomplishments:
Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal x2, Army Achievement Medal x3, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Bar, Emergency Service Medal, Oregon Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal.