Resume
Summary of Qualifications
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with 8+ years of experience.
• Programs: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, FTP, Outlook, Basecamp, Audacity Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Adobe ImageReady, Macromedia Fireworks, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign.
• Programming: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, QBasic, Visual Basic and Flash.
• Other Applications - Microsoft Office, FTP, Microsoft Outlook, Basecamp, Audacity.
• Search engine optimization (SEO) and management, Google Analytics and keywords/meta-tagging.
• Articulate supervisor and trainer, interact well with all levels of personnel.
• Experience in direct mail and electronic marketing.
• Managed media relations efforts, including press releases, story placement, and advertising.
• Knowledgeable in current and emerging Internet marketing strategies.
• Excellent planning and consulting skills developed from extensive work with customers and team members.
• Developed budgets and fund-raising plans, as well as coordinated events.
Education
2001 University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Ohio
• Associate of Applied Business Degree in Communication Design.
2004 Lansing Community College Lansing, Michigan
• Took additional web design and computer programming classes to keep up on emerging technology.
Professional Experience
Aristographic
Owner/Designer
2006-present, Fairfield Twp., Ohio
Founded and currently manage Aristographic. I provide graphic and web design solutions for businesses and political candidates.
• Building web sites from conception to completion, including design, production and maintenance as well as domain name procurement and hosting.
• Designing the information architecture, navigational structure, user interface, visual design, and graphic components for a variety of client sites.
• I apply graphic design principles to produce creative, innovative and professional web sites.
• Responsible for quality assurance of all projects, including: usability, accessibility, testing and debugging.
• Write, edit and proofread documents; plan and prepare articles for use online.
• Advise on effective marketing techniques to increase web site traffic. Including web 2.0 new media strategies.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - keyword research and selection, meta-tagging, search engine submissions, position tracking, and Google analytics.
• Work with my partner companies on hosting, and to develop software, hardware and database solutions.
Ohio Republican Party
E-Campaign Lead
Present, Fairfield Twp., Ohio
Maintain an online presence for the Ohio branch of the RNC site www.barackobamaexperiment.com
• Launched the Facebook group Ohioan’s Against Obama’s Health Care Plan
• Maintain links and update relevant articles and video to the group.
• Use Twitter to update followers on upcoming events and talking points.
Step-Resources
Marketing Coordinator
2008 Kenwood, Ohio
As a contractor for Step-Resources, I offered contract, and proposal services as well as helped them develop their business image through online and print marketing.
HQ Global Workplaces
Client Services Specialist
2001-2002 Kenwood, Ohio
Managed all in-house clients, and communications. Acted as liaison between clients and my managers to implement new ideas and promote a healthy working environment. I worked with the national communications department to design and develop local print and web marketing strategies. Responsible for client design needs, internet network, phone system, and all computer systems in the building.
Rapier Electric / Lake Lyndsay Lodge
Web and Graphic Designer
2000-2008 Hamilton, Ohio
Served as administrative assistant prior to promotion to graphic and web designer. Designed print and online materials including: logos, website, business cards, advertisements, brochures, and signage, as well as all online and print presentations. Continued contract through Aristographic.
McCain Victory
Volunteer Coordinator
2008 Butler County, Ohio
Responsible for recruitment and training of volunteers. Maintained volunteer database. Organized and directed interns and volunteer staff. Worked closely with Victory Director to implement campaign strategy and objectives.
Robert Hendrickson for Court of Appeals
Technology Chair/Finance Chair
2008 12th District, Ohio
Designed the logo and all print marketing materials for his campaign. My primary function was as Finance Chair, raising funds, setting up events and following up with donors and promised donors.
Tim Derickson for Ohio House of Representatives
Graphic Designer
2008, 53rd District, Ohio
I also designed the logo and print materials for Representative Derickson’s campaign. This included newspaper ads, billboards, signs, t-shirts, business cards, mailings, handbills and much more. In addition to this function I advised him on events and press issues.
Volunteer Positions/Activities
Kasich For Ohio - Butler County Co-Chair
• Work with the Kasich campaign to ensure voter turnout, volunteer recruitment and event planning. Also serve as county spokesperson on behalf of the Kasich team at events and meetings.
Butler County Young Republicans Vice-President
• Designed the logo, am designing the new website, along with implementing a new media strategy.
Butler County Republican Women’s Club Technology Chair
• Designed the logo and website, along with implementing a new media strategy.
Awards/Honors
Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Award - 2009
Artwork of the year awards: 1999-2000, 2000-2001
Phi Theta Kappa member for 4.0 GPA
Artwork displayed in the Lansing Gallery of Art: 2004
Received Master of Oriental Watercolor Title: 2004
