Freelance Graphic Designer, 2004–2005
Doug Kubert Design, Pittsburgh, PA

Hired for professional contract work by design firms, publishers, small businesses, and individuals.
Provided expert service using Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Freehand,
Flash, ImageReady, InDesign, PageMaker, Streamline, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and others.

Art Director, 1996–2004
The Pitch, Kansas City, MO

Worked with editors, writers, photographers, and artists to create award-winning design for a weekly newspaper.
Created edgy graphics with wide appeal, including online content, special projects, and promotions.
Interviewed, hired, and maintained working relationships with a pool of freelance artists and photographers.

Head Proofmaker, 1993
Dimension Graphics, Lenexa, KS

Responsible for fast-paced production and inspection of full color magazine proofs.
Performed pre-press operations including platemaking, camera work, and film imaging.

University of Iowa
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Printmaking, May 1996

Awarded University of Iowa Tuition Scholarship, 1994-1996.
Dean's List 1995 and 1996.

Central Missouri State University
Associate of Science Degree; Graphic Arts and Technology, July 1993

Awarded Outstanding Two Year Achievement Award from the Graphics Department, 1993.
Dean's List 1992 and 1993.
Artwork accepted into C.M.S.U. fine arts collection.

Association of Alternative Newsweeklies
2003, 2nd Place, Editorial Layout, Above 54,000 Circulation Division

Kansas Press Club
2001, 1st Place, Design and Layout Excellence, Weekly Division; 1st Place, Photo Illustration, Weekly Division
2000, 1st Place, Design and Layout Excellence, Weekly Division; 3rd Place, Best Front Page, Weekly Division

Print Magazine Regional Design Annual
Cover and layout designs featured in 2001, 2002, and 2003 annuals