Creative, diligent, hardworking with three plus years of experience in advertising and graphic design/web programming field. Background includes work for a weekly newspaper and freelance design. Flexible; able to excel in stressful environment; easily interacts with all members of the creative team. Qualifications include:

• Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Quark, HTML, Action Script, CSS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ridge Rider Designs - June 2005 to Present
Title: Owner/Creative Director/Designer

Operating as a freelance graphic and web designer, running and growing a small business I was Responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Performed lead role in the design and production of print material, brand identity, and website development.
• Developed business, managed vendors, served as client liaison
• Maintained production schedules and budgets
• Managed multiple, concurrent projects in different stages
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology

Missoula Independent Publishing - January 2004 to June 2005
Title: Production Assistant

The Missoula Independent is a weekly alternative newspaper. Starting as an Intern with no experience in the field, they offered me fulltime work after 2 months for my ability to comprehend and perform at the level necessary to work in the fast paced, chaotic work environment often associated with the newspaper and publishing industry. Responsibilities included but were not limited to the following:

• Designed ads and developed ad campaigns for advertisers
• Designed & developed layouts for weekly publications and special editions
• Proofread the paper for both graphical and grammatical errors before the paper went to press
• Managed the workflow between the sales and production departments

COMMUNTIY/ INTERESTS

• Tour de Fat 2006 Volunteered to check identification and distribute wrist bands.
• West Central Montana Avalanche Advisory Organized and coordinated BREWSKI, a preseason fundraising ski party comprised of raffle, movie, and music. All proceeds and donations went to benefit the advisory.
• Eagle Mount Adaptive Ski Program Volunteered afternoons to assist individuals with physical and mental disabilities while skiing.

EDUCATION
University of Montana

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis, graduated 1996.

References available upon request.