Coroflot

Resume

EXPERIENCE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT GASMAN DESIGN, INC.
I founded my own web and publishing company in 2010. We help companies improve quality and consistency of marketing communications with creativity energy and strategic thinking. We evaluate your competitive environment and fulfill your marketing needs, so that your company can standout against your competitors. We specialize in website design, print and magazine publishing.

CONTRACT CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER
Direct Line Advertising
Marketing and Advertising industry
November 2008 – Present
Art director and production manager for the Twin Cities Food Finds Guide. Designed the 2008, 224-page perfect-bound guide that won a gold medal MMPA Award for best single cover. I did all the design and production for the guide including the print buying. Also designed a web interface, media kits, sales sheets, event signage and handout materials.
http://www.tcfoodfinds.com/

CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ART DIRECTOR
Touchpoint Media and TPG Sports
Marketing and Advertising industry
July 1999 – November 2008 (9 years 5 months)
Responsible for the creative direction and design of more than 10
magazines during my time with TPG, including: USA Hockey Magazine,
Arizona The State of Golf, Virginia Golfer, USA Cycling and Minnesota Golfer. I was also very involved in creating websites, print advertising, media kits, marketing materials, and sales presentations. Other duties
included; managing a design team, handling client relationships, buying technology and hiring designers. Accomplishments: Turned the design
department into an efficient, creative, award-winning team, which helped TPG acquire new business and maintain their valued clients.

LEAD DESIGNER
Minnesota Timberwolves
Professional sports industry
May 1994 – 1999 (5 years)
Responsible for the design of game programs, media guides, print advertisements, marketing materials, sales presentations, signage, logos, photo direction, and print buying.

SUPERVALU ASST. MANAGER
Consumer Goods industry
March 1986 – 1994 (8 years)
I worked for SuperValu during High School and College. This is where I learned my strong work ethic and people skills. Working at a grocery store gave me great experience in customer service and the ability to handle customer problems.

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science, Design Communication, Graphic Design, Studio Arts
1990 – 1994

CONTINUING EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Web Design Institute
Over 100 hours of web design classes
First Tech Indesign class Oct. 2008

RELATED JOBS IN COLLEGE
– Minnesota Daily Newspaper Art Director and Illustrator
– 3M six month internship as a graphic designer

GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
MMPA, AIGA, Ad Fed, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and Sharing and Caring Hands.

AWARDS (Most recent):
Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association, 2008 Publishing Excellence Awards: GOLD WINNER (1st Place) - BEST COVER: Twin Cities Food Finds 2008.

INTERESTS
Travel, art, sports, movies, boating, hiking, scuba, cooking, eating out.