New Selfie

With every new project,
there's a unique story to tell

For nearly 15 years, I've focused on providing visual solutions within the context of sales, marketing, and training development/delivery. During this time, I've also worked in a freelance capacity to help individuals and small businesses get started with their own unique visual identities.

New Selfie

With every new project,
there's a unique story to tell

For nearly 15 years, I've focused on providing visual solutions within the context of sales, marketing, and training development/delivery. During this time, I've also worked in a freelance capacity to help individuals and small businesses get started with their own unique visual identities.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE

VP, Visual Communication Design

I currently lead visual communication design for Guy Carpenter’s North America Sales team. Our primary focus is acquiring new and retaining existing business through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. I work with account teams and subject matter experts to help  translate their message into a clear, concise, visual story. In addition to producing a wide variety of sales and marketing collateral, I also participate in training efforts surrounding the company’s visual toolkit and basic design principles.

SKILLS

Software

Adobe CC –
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver

Microsoft –
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, PowerBI

Project Management –
SharePoint, Salesforce, Quip, PMAPS

Personal Strengths

Project management
Public speaking
Training development/delivery
Process improvement

EDUCATION

BS, Visual Communication Design
Arizona State University

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE

VP, Visual Communication Design

I currently lead visual communication design for Guy Carpenter’s North America Sales team. Our primary focus is acquiring new and retaining existing business through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. I work with account teams and subject matter experts to help translate their message into a clear, concise, visual story. In addition to producing a wide variety of sales and marketing collateral, I also participate in training efforts surrounding the company’s visual toolkit and basic design principles.

SKILLS

Software

Adobe CC –
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver

Microsoft –
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, PowerBI

Project Management –
SharePoint, Salesforce, Quip, PMAPS

Personal Strengths

Project management
Public speaking
Training development/delivery
Process improvement

EDUCATION

BS, Visual Communication Design
Arizona State University

DESIGN PERSPECTIVE

Function should be obvious

Before I can put pencil to paper, I first have to determine the message. The way I communicate that message should only be as complex as it needs to be. If my audience has to struggle to decipher meaning, then I have not done my job.

Collaboration requires empathy

While there will always be pieces of me in the work, ultimately what I’m creating is not for me.  The design process is about listening, learning, and putting someone else’s goals before your own personal preferences to bring their vision to life. 

Curiosity fuels creativity

As children we are uninhibited, endlessly asking “why?” and “how?”. As adults I believe that spark still exists. If you allow yourself to open your mind and experiment, the most wonderful and unexpected ideas will rush in.

DESIGN PERSPECTIVE

Function should be obvious

Before I can put pencil to paper, I first have to determine the message. The way I communicate that message should only be as complex as it needs to be. If my audience has to struggle to decipher meaning, then I have not done my job.

Collaboration requires empathy

While there will always be pieces of me in the work, ultimately what I’m creating is not for me.  The design process is about listening, learning, and putting someone else’s goals before your own personal preferences to bring their vision to life. 

Curiosity fuels creativity

As children we are uninhibited, endlessly asking “why?” and “how?”. As adults I believe that spark still exists. If you allow yourself to open your mind and experiment, the most wonderful and unexpected ideas will rush in.

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