About Me.

Get to know me

"Supposing is good, but finding out is better. "
– Mark Twain 

I’m a freelance designer with 15+ years of experience helping organizations communicate clearly and connect meaningfully with their audiences. I specialize in thoughtful, on-brand visual storytelling across print, digital, and web, with a strong background in healthcare, hospitality, and community-focused work.
Clients value me as a collaborative, detail-oriented creative partner who brings clarity, care, and consistency to every project. I’m known for being easy to work with, highly reliable, and deeply committed to delivering polished design that supports real business and communication goals.

Design Specialties.

I like to focus on creating a seamless and emotionally resonant user journey. In addition, elevate the usability of designs by creating a smooth and seamless experience. If you can anticipate users’ needs and mindsets, you can also ensure your design enhances their overall interaction.

My expertise covers developing and implementing brand guidelines, digital design, UX/UI website design, and communication and marketing strategies

Whether I’m working as a Graphic Designer, Visual Designer, or in website design, my core is rooted in creativity and thinking beyond the conventional, bringing forth innovation, originality, and fresh perspectives.

Communications Content marketing not only builds but also nurtures connections with potential and current customers. This, in turn, can amplify online presence and foster loyalty through mediums like newsletters, blogs, and social media posts, email and digital marketing.

Website and graphic design share a similar creative space. Both involve the artistry of crafting visuals. But while web design is a medium where ongoing changes and updates are a part of any project, graphic design is about creating visuals with longevity. Designing a website or a logo may be different design disciplines, but they’re both a part of branding.
 Designing the overall layout and aesthetic for websites creating a website is one of the most important steps toward gaining traction in any business.

Experienced
Designer.

“Choose the right purpose;  people will be attracted, motivated, & unified.” – Robert Wong

Work Experience.

fREELANCE DESIGNER
Freelance Design, 2017 to Present
Some clients include: Orca Design Group, Kaiser Permanente, CenturyLink Field, Ellis Accounting

SENIOR DESIGNER
Group Health Cooperative, 2012–2016

gRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
KPS Health Plans, 2006–2012 

ADVERTISING DESIGNER
The Peninsula Gateway, 2004–2006
The News Tribune, 1998-2004

EDUCATION.

MS COMPUTER SCIENCE
City University, Bellevue WA

BA SOCIOLOGY
Minors: Art and Communications
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Hennepin College, Eden Prairie MN

CERTIFICATES
• UX/UI Design, Google
• Data Analysis, Google
• Six Sigma Lean Training
• Leadership Concepts and Practice, Olympic College
• Social Media Program, Cousera
• Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing by Copenhagen Business School
• Social Psychology by Wesleyan University