Skills
I have been using Adobe products since 2000. I have used Photoshop the most, starting with version 5 and continuing on to it’s current iteration. I taught a continuing education course in Photoshop for Lower Columbia College and thoroughly enjoyed introducing my students to this powerful, creative program.
I am proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and have some experience with Premiere.
MICROSOFT OFFICE
I have been using Microsoft Office for 20 years for various jobs including clerical work, accounting, and copy editing. I am proficient with Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
WEB DESIGN
I started learning about web design in 1998 when I took a class on HTML. I continued to learn and add to my skillset of web design over the years, taking courses on WordPress, CSS, PHP and ActionScript. I have worked in creative industries my entire career and every job involved some amount of web design.
PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
I have worked as a creator in several industries spanning from photography to graphics design. I excel at fine art reproductions, pre-press and production of signs and vehicle wraps, installation of signs and vehicle wraps and automotive restyling.
I currently have the following industry certifications: 3M preferred Installer; Avery Certified Wrap Installer; PDAA Master Certified Installer.
I am also a certified Washington State Woman Owned Business.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINE ART
My first love has always been creating art. I studied photography and worked as an editor for years. This lead me into Graphic Design, which allowed me to combine my drawing, illustration and photography skills. I am constantly learning new art forms for my own personal growth and to be able to incorporate them into my commercial work.