PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Isthmus Publishing
(1986 - ) Madison, Wisconsin
Design feature pages, special supplements and advertising materials for
the alternative weekly newspaper of Madison (circulation 61,000). Responsible
for the layout of arts section pages. Conceptualize and complete illustrations
for feature stories and editorial columns, working in a variety of styles
and media. Devise spot graphics on very short notice. Create advertising
campaigns and design logos for local businesses. Develop the look of the
Isthmus website and produce websites for advertisers. Produce detailed
maps and charts. Prepare electronic files for press. Write the occasional
fine arts review.
Front Page Graphics
(1981- ) Madison, Wisconsin
Sole proprietor of a graphic design business specializing in entertainment
advertising, publication design and illustration. Produce illustrated
manuals, posters, maps, charts and fund-raising materials for the Wisconsin
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, as well as for state and county agencies.
Create advertising for local businesses involving initial consultation,
conceptualization, layout, logo design, illustration, photography, production
and presentation. Contacted and hired freelance artists and photographers.
Designed a website showcasing a diverse portfolio.
Motor Specialties Limited (1985) Auckland, New Zealand
Produced promotional materials for a national company that markets and
sells automobile parts and products throughout New Zealand. Designed and
illustrated newspaper advertising, company logos, catalogs, store displays,
packaging, brochures and circulars. Set up mechanicals and prepared materials
for printer.
The Daily Cardinal
(1982-1983) Madison, Wisconsin
As Graphics Editor was responsible for all artwork for the daily student
newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (circulation 15,000).
Supervised a staff of five artists. Illustrated features, news stories
and opinion columns. Edited copy and laid out pages several times a week.
Taught layout skills to staff members. As Managing Editor was responsible
for and supervised production of a daily newspaper 60 hours a week. Supervised
a staff of approximately 60 people. Helped establish a news agenda each
day.
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Quark Xpress / Abode Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator / Fractal Design Painter
Macromedia Dreamweaver / Microsoft Word
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Presented seminars detailing the history and practical use of typography
for the Society of Newspaper Designers and the Association of Alternative
Newspapers, 2002.
Guest lectured for illustration classes at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991-1992 .
Exhibited a retrospective of editorial illustrations at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991.
References available on request