About

Professional Overview

▶Solution-oriented and highly motivated self-starter with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet both deadlines and budgets.

▶Magazine experience in editorial and production roles at two high-growth, quick-turnaround specialty titles; duties included issue planning, story development, feature and column writing, freelance assignments, page layout, budgeting and staffing responsibilities.

▶Award-winning designer proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Muse and Dreamweaver; Quark Xpress; Microsoft Office; Apple iWork.

▶Project management background  with responsibilities ranging from initial concept through design, RFQs, vendor selection, proofing, press checks, delivery, logistics, and vendor performance assessment.

▶Builds proactive relationships with suppliers to ensure efficient workflow, maintain quality control, establish accountability, and facilitate process improvements when needed.

▶Goal-oriented team player, recognized by peers for contributions above and beyond job scope

▶Blue-chip client history including Michelin North America, Colorado Bar Association, Italian Trade Commission, Outside magazine, Speedplay, Outdoor Industry Association, US Cycling Federation, GT Bicycles and many others

▶Education: B.A. journalism with economics minor, San Diego State University; named “Outstanding Graduating Senior” by department faculty; 3.55 GPA (4.0 in major)

▶Portfolio of current and past projects available here

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