I'm a passionate, experienced and multi-disciplined creative professional with a graphic design and product management background that can bridge the gap between core business sectors and the creative process to solve complex problems. An advocate for design thinking to improve the way ideas are conceptualized to assist the development and management of new and existing products or services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Art Director / Lead Designer
Virginia Department of Transportation (2016 - Current)
Office of Public Affairs/Communications Division
Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Virginia Department of Transportation (2005 - 2016)
Office of Public Affairs/Communications Division
Graphic Designer
Virginia Department of General Services (2000 - 2005)
Office of Graphic Communications
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Sharon Brooks and Associates Advertising (1999 - 2000)
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
AlliedSignal, Inc. (1997 - 1999)
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University
da Vinci Center for Innovation
Master of Product Innovation (MPI)
Product Design, Development and Management
2016
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Communication Arts and Design (Graphic Design and Illustration)
1998
RECOGNITION
American Library Association: Notable Government Publication, 2007
National Transportation Public Affairs Workshop (NTPAW): Print Publications, 2007; Electronic Publications, 2008; Campaign without Consultant, 2008; Print Publications, 2011; Electronic Publications, 2011
Public Relations Society of America (Richmond): Publications, 2012; Brochures, 2012; Web Design 2014, Social Media 2014
Published Contributor: A Little Parliament, The Library of Virginia, 2004; Cost Estimation Manual, Virginia Department of Transportation/Cost Estimation Office, 2021
MEMBER
AIGA: The Professional Association for Design
PDMA: Product Development and Management Association