B Graphix Design

I have a BA in Graphic Design from Grand View College in Des Monies, IA and since have gained 10 years of graphic design experience, 9 years of web design experience and I am always seeking to learn more.

I pride myself in being quick and efficient with a very strong work ethic. There is no "box" on the internet so why think inside of it. I am always seeking new ways of doing things faster, better and more efficiently.

I take great pride in the work I do and I strive to always provide excellent service to the client, on target - on time - on budget.

Web Design

• HTML
• CSS
• Dreamweaver
• BBEdit
• PHP
• Javascript
• JQuery
• Action Script (Flash)

Graphic Design

• Photoshop
• Fireworks
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Quark Xpress

Web Designer

• Mutual of Omaha September 2008 – Present
  • Daily site updates (over 4,500 per calendar year)
  • Concept, design, develop, test, publish incentive sites for Agents and Brokers
  • Daily, weekly and monthly e-mail designs and campaigns
  • Flash CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP - all part of daily work
  • Banner ad design for department areas
  • E-Learning training courses through the LMS for Agents, Brokers and Compliance
  • Create screen shot PDF's for Ad Review and Compliance
  • Sites:
    • Mutual of Omaha Foundation
    • Sales Leaders Roundtable 2011
    • Mutual of Omaha
    • RMS 401K
    • Get Retirement Right

Designer / Owner

• B Graphix Design January 2001 – Present
  • Customized graphic and web design services
  • Des Moines Cycle Club, Des Moines (2006 - Present)
    • Concept and design for new company website - Website design and development
    • All aspects of development including CSS and PHP forms
    • Blog design
  • Skyline Audio Productions, Des Moines (2009 - Present)
    • Concept and design for new company website - Website design and development
    • All aspects of development including CSS and PHP forms
  • HMS Cornerstone Solutions (2010)
    • Concept and design for new company website - design only
    • Redesign navigation from flash to HTML/CSS
  • Metro Financial Recovery, Des Moines (2009)
    • Concept and design for new company website - Website design and development
    • Company logo creation
    • All aspects of development including CSS and PHP forms
  • Wilson Law Firm, P.C., Des Moines (2009)
    • Concept and design for new company website - Website design and development
    • Company logo creation
    • All aspects of development including CSS and PHP forms
  • Penzion UNO, Czech Republic (2007)
    • Concept and design for new company website - Website design and development
    • All aspects of development
  • Freedom Financial Group, Des Moines (2007)
    • Concept and design for two direct mail postcards featuring client-specified products/services
  • Mercy Home Respiratory, Des Moines (2007)
    • Design numerous panel designs consisting of photographs, text and logos
    • Trade show booth graphcis for table top display
  • Walker & Billingsley Law Firm, Newton (2007-2009)
    • Concept and design for marketing division law firm - Marketing logo
    • Design new company logo
  • The Des Moines Playhouse, Des Moines (2004-2007)
    • Concept and design for weekly and monthly theatrical show posters and post card mailings
    • Examples include:
      • Rosa Parks
      • My Way - A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
      • The Cemetery Club
      • Menopause the Musical
      • Forever Plaid

Web Designer / Graphic Designer

• Dee Zee, Inc., Des Moines (2001 - 2008)
  • Design and publish several sites from start to finish
  • Work closely with outside agency for maintaining the On-line Catalog system and Where to Buy database
  • Monitor web stats via software
  • Create banners ads for online advertising through car forums
  • Create and launch email campaigns targeting specific end consumers
  • Yearly redesign and overhaul of all websites to match new catalog production design
  • Concept and design for numerous printing materials such as Application Guides / Price Sheets, Magazine Ads, Product Flyers and Brochures, Customer Account Catalog pages
  • Point of Purchase Displays (Both physical display and signage)
  • Retail package and apparel design
  • Attend and direct photo shoots
  • Internet Sales
    • Upload and manage items from inventory
    • Monitor and answer any questions that came through the eBay store
    • Record sales, place orders, and follow up with tracking information
    • Record and transfer all incoming funds through the PayPal account

• HTML
• CSS
• Dreamweaver
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Fireworks
• PHP
• Javascript
• JQuery
• Flash
• Lyris ListManager
• Microsoft Office
• InDesign
• Quark Xpress
• BBEdit
• Sound Studio
• IBM Portal WCM (Web Content Management)
• Freehand
• Google Analytics
• Web Trends
• MAMP

Grand View College

• Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design (1997-2001)

Mac University

• Dreamweaver - 6 hours (2002)
• Dreamweaver Extended - 6 hours (2002)

Digital Bootcamp

• Various Web Technologies (2007)
  • Dreamweaver - 18 hours
  • Flash - 18 hours
  • Web Development - 12 hours
  • CSS - 12 hours

Easel Training

• Flash ActionScript 3.0 Training - 18 hours (2009)

ONLC

• Javascript Fundamentals and basic training - 18 hours (2010)

Digital Bootcamp

• PHP Training and PHP Level II - 6 hours each (2011)
• WordPress (Blog) - 6 hours (2011)