In the span of 8 years, I have worked for several paramount publications and forefront visual design firms that rank highly as contenders in the arena of design for the purposes of marketing and advertising. During this time, I have attained creative knowledge of the visual aspects that appeal to both consumers and sellers. I am amply equipped to handle nearly any design task within several markets and can complete such tasks in very expeditious time-frames. I will work diligently and quickly to complete any job until it meets the utmost satisfaction of the client.
Publisher/President Oct 2011 - Present (1 year)
Mossman Communications, LLC
Mossman Communications, LLC is the Publisher of The ABQ BITE Magazine in Albuquerque, NM. This monthly publication is focused on the area's local food and dining venue, and caters to the advertising and marketing of this venue's restaurants, caterers and other food related businesses and organizations. We provide full service marketing, design and advertising through upwards of 15,000 magazines printed and distributed locally each month. As the President/Publisher, I am responsible for the overall operations
Publisher/President Oct 2007 - Jun 2008 (8 months)
Satellite News, LLC
Before the 500 year flood of 2008 in this region of the state, Satellite News, LLC was the publisher of The CR Satellite Newspaper, which served Cedar Rapids as an independent and local entertainment news source offering entertainment media to the community at large. It also served local businesses with a vehicle for marketing their businesses or organizations. As president and publisher of the company, I was in charge of overseeing all operations and continued growth.
Designer / Staff Writer Feb 2004 - Aug 2007 (3 years)
Fort Lewis Ranger Newspaper & Weekly Volcano
During my time at the Ranger Newspaper, which served the country's second largest military base, I ascertained a great deal of knowledge in the aspects of visual appeal to a targeted market through ad and content design and layout. I also performed many journalistic tasks to complete weekly military/political editorial written pieces each week. This was a pivotal job that allowed me to branch out and experience the most imperative aspects of both design and journalism.