I have a passion for graphic design for both print and digital channels. Bringing creative solutions to the fantastic people whom I get to interact with is just a part of my passion for graphic design and advertising arts. Twenty-five years of freelancing have given me the ability to build on my degree in Visual Communications with a high level of professionalism, being detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and a great listener which equates to successful project completion from start to finish. My skill set includes an expert level of Adobe CC products including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Express, and Dreamweaver. A bit about me: • 35 years in Graphic Design/Advertising Arts • Expert Level in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Calibre • Specializing in custom book design for fiction and non-fiction books for print and e-pub publishing • Expert interactive PDF design with attention to ADA compliance • Expert in logo design; branding; social media advertising design; packaging design; and website assets and maintenance. • Highly experienced in the printing industry and can work with your printer of choice • Professional and thoughtful creative who is deadline and budget oriented • Client goal-focused through collaboration, high organization, transparency, and ease of communications • High-quality and personalized design services that focus on project completion with attention to detail and budget. My specialties: • Custom Cover Design: Provide multiple custom design options for your book • Custom Page Design: A cohesive look for internal pages based on the cover design • Multi-media Options: Your book is custom-designed for print and e-pub • E-book: Format and/or convert your book to e-book files for Kindle, iBooks, Kobo, Nook, and others. • SEO tags added to the digital file for search engine-targeted traffic. • Annual Reports and Magazines: Custom design for your annual report or magazine project including infographics Feel free to check out my portfolio and contact me to schedule an interview to discuss your project in more detail! I will go above and beyond to deliver 100% on projects! Let's talk about your vision to get the magic started!

I have a passion for graphic design for both print and digital channels. Bringing creative solutions to the fantastic people whom I get to interact with is just a part of my passion for graphic design and advertising arts. Twenty-five years of freelancing have given me the ability to build on my degree in Visual Communications with a high level of professionalism, being detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and a great listener which equates to successful project completion from start to finish. My skill set includes an expert level of Adobe CC products including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Express, and Dreamweaver. A bit about me: • 35 years in Graphic Design/Advertising Arts • Expert Level in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Calibre • Specializing in custom book design for fiction and non-fiction books for print and e-pub publishing • Expert interactive PDF design with attention to ADA compliance • Expert in logo design; branding; social media advertising design; packaging design; and website assets and maintenance. • Highly experienced in the printing industry and can work with your printer of choice • Professional and thoughtful creative who is deadline and budget oriented • Client goal-focused through collaboration, high organization, transparency, and ease of communications • High-quality and personalized design services that focus on project completion with attention to detail and budget. My specialties: • Custom Cover Design: Provide multiple custom design options for your book • Custom Page Design: A cohesive look for internal pages based on the cover design • Multi-media Options: Your book is custom-designed for print and e-pub • E-book: Format and/or convert your book to e-book files for Kindle, iBooks, Kobo, Nook, and others. • SEO tags added to the digital file for search engine-targeted traffic. • Annual Reports and Magazines: Custom design for your annual report or magazine project including infographics Feel free to check out my portfolio and contact me to schedule an interview to discuss your project in more detail! I will go above and beyond to deliver 100% on projects! Let's talk about your vision to get the magic started!

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I have a passion for graphic design for both print and digital channels. Bringing creative solutions to the fantastic people whom I get to interact with is just a part of my passion for graphic design and advertising arts. Twenty-five years of freelancing have given me the ability to build on my degree in Visual Communications with a high level of professionalism, being detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and a great listener which equates to successful project completion from start to finish. My skill set includes an expert level of Adobe CC products including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Express, and Dreamweaver.

A bit about me:

• 35 years in Graphic Design/Advertising Arts
• Expert Level in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Calibre
• Specializing in custom book design for fiction and non-fiction books for print and e-pub publishing
• Expert interactive PDF design with attention to ADA compliance
• Expert in logo design; branding; social media advertising design; packaging design; and website assets and maintenance.
• Highly experienced in the printing industry and can work with your printer of choice
• Professional and thoughtful creative who is deadline and budget oriented
• Client goal-focused through collaboration, high organization, transparency, and ease of communications
• High-quality and personalized design services that focus on project completion with attention to detail and budget.

My specialties:

• Custom Cover Design: Provide multiple custom design options for your book
• Custom Page Design: A cohesive look for internal pages based on the cover design
• Multi-media Options: Your book is custom-designed for print and e-pub
• E-book: Format and/or convert your book to e-book files for Kindle, iBooks, Kobo, Nook, and others.
• SEO tags added to the digital file for search engine-targeted traffic.
• Annual Reports and Magazines: Custom design for your annual report or magazine project including infographics

Feel free to check out my portfolio and contact me to schedule an interview to discuss your project in more detail! I will go above and beyond to deliver 100% on projects! Let’s talk about your vision to get the magic started!

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Skills

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Brochure
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Social Media Design
Po
Poster
Po
Postcard
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Pinterest
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Experience Level

Brochure
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
Poster
Expert
Postcard
Expert
Pinterest
Expert
Logo
Expert
Business Card
Expert
adobe acrobat pro
Expert
Branding
Expert
Book Cover
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Facebook ads
Expert
adobe spark
Expert
Adobe lightroom
Intermediate
HTML5
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
adobe dreamweaver
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Applied Associates in Visual Communication at The Art Institute of Houston
June 5, 1986
100% of credit hours in advertising, graphic design, marketing, production, illustration, and drawing/painting.

Qualifications

Upwork Certified in Editorial Design
December 2, 2022
Upwork Assessment Team certified in Editorial Design by exhibiting expert level use of technology and creativity.

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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