SKILLS
Graphic design for print and digital interactives, project management, video planning and production, news graphics, mapping, illustration, photography, web design, data analysis and visualization
APPLICATIONS
Proficient: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, audio and video editing, GIS mapping, web content management systems, Wordpress, Mailchimp, HTML, CSS, Javascript
WORK EXPERIENCE
Digital Content Designer | 2019-2025
Lee Enterprises, Madison, WI
Created digital interactive journalism as part of a national news syndication team. Designed cross-platform content for mobile, tablet, and desktop. Content was syndicated to over 70 news markets in 26 states.
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Communication Specialist | 2015-2019
Ruth Davis Design Gallery and Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection, Madison WI
Designed and managed production of print collateral for design gallery and textile collection, including annual reports, postcards, posters, press releases, signage and email newsletters. Created interactive displays for design gallery and CSS for textile online search tool. Part-time position.
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Visuals Editor and Multimedia Designer | 2006-2019
Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI
Coordinated and produced multimedia journalism, including audio, video, and interactive graphics for the web, as well as news graphics and illustration for print. Trained newsroom staff in multimedia reporting. Managed seven photographers, artists, technicians. Full-time editor, then part-time designer.
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News Artist and Graphics Editor | 1991-2006
Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI
Coordinated and produced news informational graphics and illustration. Managed four employees. Worked cross-departmentally with reporters, photographers, and other editors to produce news packages.
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Designer | 1991
Pleasant Company, Middleton, WI
Worked in a 12-person art department developing books and magazines for children.
EDUCATION
B.F.A. from Indiana University, 1990
Post-degree coursework from University of Wisconsin, Madison College, Columbia College, Society of News Design and Investigative Reporters and Editors conferences
REFERENCES
Available upon request