Summary
TS/SCI cleared visual designer with over 25 years of experience in brand identity and user-centered design. Spearheaded efforts that increased website traffic and enhanced operational efficiency through innovative tools. Delivered tailored branding strategies across diverse industries, prioritizing clarity and usability. Expertise in creating engaging multimedia content and impactful presentations, driving stakeholder engagement.
Employment
Graphic Designer & Web Design Lead – part time
Conversa Corps | Colorado | 2024
- Developed full brand identity (logo and style guide), establishing a professional and consistent visual system
used by 20+ staff and volunteers. - Redesigned WordPress website, increasing traffic 72% in first 30 days post-launch.
- Collaborated with design, development, and content teams to align UX, accessibility, and messaging; resulting
in a more inclusive and consistent user experience across 15+ web pages.
Graphic Designer/Software Developer
Grey Matters Defense Solutions | Aurora, Colorado | 2017
- Developed 30+ branded assets, proposals, and presentations, supporting successful client engagement and outreach initiatives across multiple campaigns.
- Designed promotional and training videos that improved internal knowledge transfer, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and reinforced brand messaging.
- Translated user feedback into improvements within an Agile development process, increasing user efficiency.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Web Designer – intermittent
Freelance | Colorado | 1999
- Designed 30+ brand identity, print, and web solutions across diverse industries, strengthening client recognition and supporting long-term business relationships.
- Led projects from scope to delivery, integrating industry trends and client goals to achieve 95% on-time completion and strong client satisfaction.
- Delivered modern, minimalist designs that prioritize user understanding and engagement, strengthening brand perception across digital and print media.
Software Engineer/Web Developer
Lockheed Martin | Aurora, Colorado | 2005 – 2017
- Managed internal websites and web-based applications for 5+ classified programs/groups.
- Designed and deployed internal tools used by 600+ personnel.
- Integrated design and functionality across 3 classified computer networks under tight constraints.
Graphic Designer
VU Media Duplication/National Teleprinting | Denver, Colorado | 2001 – 2004
- Designed branded packaging, program layouts, and promotional print materials for 150+ customers.
- Delivered 400+ print design projects annually using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Collaborated with internal sales, client teams, and production personnel to translate supplied art into production-ready assets.
Graphic Designer
Bighorn Graphics, dba Sir Speedy | Centennial, Colorado | 1997 – 2000
- Created full identity packages including logos, business cards, letterhead, and promotional materials
- Advised clients on design, paper selection, and cost-effective print options.
- Organized and maintained a digital archive of 5,000+ customer files for quick turnaround and accuracy.
Graphic Designer
University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, Colorado | 1995 – 1995
- Designed and produced 15+ promotional items announcing events in University Center
Education
Web Design and Development Certificate
Platt College | Aurora, Colorado | 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design
University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, Colorado | 1995
Applications
Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premier, XD),
IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio, VS Code, Qlik
Technologies
Angular, Classic ASP, ColdFusion, CSS, HTML, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SCSS, SQL, TypeScript