Background:

It was early in my education that I recognized a love for art.  I took advantage of every art class available at Jefferson High School prior to attending Purdue University. The concept of communicating a message through visual design was a perfect fit for my interests and Purdue offered a degree Industrial Illustration Technology. This major included an array of courses in visual arts and technical drawing. Learning design concepts and drawing techniques provided a wonderful foundation for the upcoming changes in technology. Luckily, my husband was teaching graphic arts in the early 90's so a computer lab was accessible for retraining! I've been utilizing Adobe Illustrator and other creative software for several years now and can't imagine working without digital tools.

Work Experience:

• Marketing Coordinator - Galema’s Greenhouse, West Lafayette, IN
• Director of Marketing and Development - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wabash Valley, Lafayette, IN
• Director of Development and Alumni Relations - Marian High School, Mishawaka, IN
• Senior Graphic Artist - Dec-O-Art, Inc., Elkhart, IN
• Graphic Designer - The Cubby Hole, Carlinville, IL
• Composing Manager - Daily Leader, Pontiac, IL