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DC Board of ElectionsContract Graphic Designer and Photographer
Oct. 2019Washington, D.C.
Shutterstock, Inc.Freelance Remote Image Reviewer
Oct. 2016 - Apr. 2021Greater New York City AreaOperate as an authority for technical standards, trademark exceptions, fraud detection, copyright and release requirements; review images for adherence to content standards and suitability for inclusion in commercial image catalog. Perform consistent image evaluations in a high volume, fast-paced, and super detail-oriented manner.
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)Freelance Graphic Designer and Editor, Hearing Life Magazine
Dec. 2005Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesI serve as the art director/graphic designer, photographer and editor of Hearing Life magazine, a quarterly publication of the Hearing Loss Association of America. Prior to the name change, I served as designer and photographer for the Hearing Loss magazine for more than 12 years.
Water Environment Federation (WEF)Graphic Designer
Aug. 1989 - Oct. 1992Alexandria, VAI worked at WEF for several years as a part-time graphic designer, followed by a few years as a freelance designer for other projects. My main projects included design and production of the association's monthly 2-color newsletter as well as annual reports and brochures for WEF and its sister organization, WERF (Water Environment Research Foundation).
Dyer Design & PhotographyPrincipal / Graphic Designer & Photographer
May. 1989Alexandria, VirginiaFor more than 30 years, I have operated a full-service, home-based graphic design and photography studio working primarily with associations, publishing firms and small businesses. Projects include annual reports, brochures, magazines and newsletters, book covers and interiors, posters, logo design, trade show exhibits and convention collateral. I have extensive publications experience, producing more than 70 books and more than 50 different newsletters and magazines (on a monthly, bimonthly and quarterly basis). My work with the Hearing Loss Magazine garnered several Hermés Creative Awards for design and photography. In addition to design and production of publications, I also provide photography, writing, and content creation services. In fall 2012, I co-founded and launched Celebrate Home Magazine, a quarterly lifestyle magazine. Serving as creative director, I design, produce and provide all the photography for the publication. I provide photographic services to my clients for conventions and meetings, corporate/staff portraits and assignment photography. My portrait work has been featured on covers and interiors for Hearing Loss Magazine, International Municipal Lawyer Magazine, Celebrate Home Magazine, and National Head Start’s Children & Families magazine. My photography has been featured in American Photo Magazine, Shutterbug Magazine, The Washington Post and nikonusa.com, as well as other publications and online sites. In 2011 Nikon profiled my work on their online Learn & Explore series in How to Grow Your Garden Photography Skills. The USPS has licensed my botanical images for stamps: Ferns (2014), Water Lilies (2015), and one image in the 16-pane series commemorating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary (series unveiled in June 2016 in NYC at the World Stamp Show). I have licensed two other series of botanical images to the USPS; publishing date TBD. My image of an African daisy was the 2022 Global stamp.
Reata AdvertisingGraphic Designer
Jan. 1989 - May. 1989San Antonio, TexasServed as a publishing consultant for agribusiness agency. Duties included design, writing copy, editing, and photography for catalogs, magazine ads, brochures, logos and direct mail pieces.
Chadick & KimballDesigner
Jun. 1988 - Nov. 1988Washington, D.C.Responsible for design and production of BUILDING, a monthly magazine published by Suburban Maryland Building Industry Association. Also designed and produced NATCA News, a monthly newsletter for the National Air Traffic Controller's Association. Assisted in design and production of CWA News, a monthly newspaper for the Communication Workers of America.
Ecology & EnvironmentArt Director
Jan. 1987 - Nov. 1988Arlington, VirginiaResponsible for implementing computer graphics system for an environmental consulting firm. Projects included four monthly newsletters, reports for the E.P.A., employee training manuals, forms, financial charts, graphs and maps. Continued to work with E&E on freelance basis while at Chadick & Kimball.
Professional Insurance AgentsArt Director
Jan. 1987 - Dec. 1987Alexandria, VirginiaResponsible for design and production of brochures, convention collateral, ads, and three monthly newsletters. Duties included design and production, and art direction of one employee. Provided photographic support for Professional Agent, the association's monthly 4-color magazine.
Giant FoodGraphic Designer
Oct. 1985 - Aug. 1987Landover, MarylandResponsible for design and production of graphic projects for chain of 160 grocery stores. Duties included design, illustration, and photo direction. Projects included brochures, signage and newspaper ads. Designed WE News, a monthly magazine and newsletter for employees. Continued to produce newsletter on a freelance basis while employed by Professional Insurance Agents.
Klinck's Dept. StoreLayout Artist/Copywriter
Nov. 1984 - Mar. 1985McAllen, TexasDesigned and produced advertising for retail drug and home goods store. Duties included newspaper ad layout, fashion illustration and writing 30-second radio promo spots.
Loflin & AssociatesDesigner/Photographer
Oct. 1982 - Oct. 1983Brownsville, TexasDesigned and produced advertising for industrial, commercial, and retail accounts. Operated 35mm, 2-1/4, and 4x5 view cameras and lighting equipment. Assisted photographer in studio and on location and scouted for locations/props for shoots. Provided darkroom services for all projects.
Jones & Jones Department StoreGraphic Artist
Oct. 1982 - Oct. 1983McAllen, TexasResponsible for design, copywriting and art direction of direct mail, and newsprint/magazine advertising for high fashion/specialty store Produced fashion, cosmetics, furniture and jewelry illustrations. Assisted photographer with make-up/styling and scouting for props and models.
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