Conceptual design utilizing illustrations, photo manipulation and page layout software to create: publications, logos, illustrations, maps and brochures.

• Illustration

Computer-generated with Mac & Windows programs, scan & image manipulation, airbrush, oil, acrylic & watercolor.

• Publishing

Electronic production, writing, pagination, pre-press, camera-ready one to four-color publications.

• Web Design

Create and maintain websites utilizing photos, illustrations, color, text, hyperlinks and icons.

• Video Production

Digital videography, digital editing, graphics, sound, script writing, producing on DVD & VHS.

1991 – Present: Artist/Publisher/Graphic Design/Video Production

Designing one to four color logos, brochures, business cards, publishing magazines, books, websites & video.

2000 to Present Ceramic Sculpture

Current Galleries

• Pacific City Gallery ~ Pacific City, Oregon
• Lofted Lair Gallery ~ St. Helens, Oregon
• Frame Gallery ~ Hood River, Oregon

Past Exhibits

• Red Fish Gallery in Bingen, Washingon
• Nelscott House Antiques, Art & Gifts in Lincoln City, Oregon
• Rickart Gallery in Newport, Oregon
• Pacific Rim Gallery in Astoria & Cannon Beach, Oregon
• Oregon Potters Association Ceramic Showcase ~ Oregon Convention Center
• Columbia Technology Center ~ St. Helens, Oregon

2004 - 2006 Oregon Potters Association Videographer

Produced 9 minute overview video, 30 second commercial and 25 2 hour demonstration videos formatted for cablecasting on Community Television. Digital videography, digital sound recording, digital editing, create and edit stills, graphics, maps, script, voice over, background music and produce on DVD & VHS formats.

2004: County Columbia County Mental Health 6 minute Fund Raiser Video

Digital videography, digital sound recording, digital editing, create and edit stills, graphics, maps, script, voice over, background music and produce on DVD & VHS formats.

2002: Columbia County Forests, Parks & Recreation 28 minute Video

Digital videography, digital sound recording, digital editing, create and edit stills, graphics, maps, script, voice over, background music and produce on DVD & VHS formats.

2002 - 2003: Published 2003 Chamber of Commerce Directory

Design cover and 106 page layout of four color process and four spot color 8 1/2" x 11", perfect bound book, research, writing, illustration, advertising design, maps, digital photography, scanning & photo manipulation.

2002: Published 2003 Columbia River Peoples Utility District Calendar

Design cover and 28 page layout of four color process & photo color correction of 9" x 12" saddle stitched calendar.

2001 - 2002: Published Columbia County Fair Books

Design Cover and 80 & 160 Page Layout of 6" x 9" saddle stitched 4H, Open Class & Entertainment Books, design and create advertising, one to four colors, write articles, digital photography, and illustration.

2001 - 2002: Columbia County Forests, Parks & Recreation Brochure

Create & design four color process brochure, county map with parks, chart, and photos.

2000 - 2002: Publishing Real Estate Guide

Design Cover and 16-32 Page Layout of 8 1/2" x 11" saddle stitched Bi-Monthly Real Estate Guide, sell advertising, design and create advertising, one to four colors, write articles, digital photography, and illustration.

1999: Graphic Artist & Web Designer

Web page creation utilizing FrontPage, one to four-color process printing with electronic submission of documents, scan and cleanup artwork and photos with Corel Draw and PhotoShop, design and illustration for brochures, packaging and marketing materials.

1997 – 1998: School to Work Director

Responsible for communication and coordination among St. Helens, Scappoose and Vernonia Chambers of Commerce and School Districts, developing career awareness/training programs, public relations including; arranging, conducting and facilitating meetings, writing reports and grants, records maintenance, creating and updating database files and web page, organizing the career fair with over 45 businesses and 500 students in attendance. Compliance with federally funded program standards and reporting requirements.

1995 – 1996: Community Access Television Executive Director

Responsible for operating the public access television station for the cities of St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia City, coordinating among the county, cities and three cable companies to increase viewership by expanding to the cities of Rainier, Clatskanie and Vernonia, providing county-wide coverage, creating weekly news programs for the county, conducting fundraising campaigns including coordination of a live telethon, public relations, recordkeeping, financial statements, and supervising up to four employees, producing, directing, editing, videography, scripting and graphics for various productions.

1988 - 1991: Catalog Department Manager

Responsible for advertising and sales materials including: videos, brochures, catalogs and trade-shows. Coordination of all printing and trade show giveaway items. Creating slide presentations, trade-show displays, and monthly newsletter. Supervise up to five employees, record keeping and department reports.

1986 – 1988: Technical Illustrator

Designing, illustrating, and creating: packaging, instructional manuals, point of purchase displays, brochures, and marketing materials. Coordinating one to four-color process printing.

1985 - 1986: Publications Coordinator

1984 - 1985: Technical Illustrator

Creating computer illustrations for technical and instructional manuals.

1998-99 Marketing Certificate from Portland Community College, 1 year program.

1998 Participated in the Oregon School Improvement and Planning Institute.

1997 Completed HTML I & II/Web Page Design through the Columbia Technology Center.

1996-97 Completed Economic & Community Development Training through PSU Extended Studies.

1988 Certified Oil Painting Instructor through William Alexander Art Institute.

1983 Attended Portland Community College, Technical Illustration.

1981 Attended Linn-Benton Community College, Graphic Design/Printing.

1980 Graduate of South Albany High School awarded "Top Senior Artist" of graduating class.