strategy + design + technology

I've been working in the visual communication field for over 20 years. I can help you think through your brand and message points and how to present your story visually across media.

I work closely with you and your team to understand your story. I will offer you creative ways to communicate the heart of your services and business.

I back all that up with award-winning technical expertise. I do front-end development, designing websites, navigation architecture, writing html and php code, SEO and site testing. I also do graphic design and production for your print video projects.

Experience

CURRENT

2011-Present
Rose Design Studio
Creative Director
Responsible for developing and executing creative concepts around leading-edge marketing solutions for online, print and video media.

Client list includes: Overture Center for Performing Arts, Madison Community Foundation, Madison Music Collective, Edgewood College, WISACALD Project, Wisconsin Humanities Council

• Advise and help clients move through the design and production process.
• Develop estimates and project budgets, schedules and timelines.
• Oversee web and print management with multiple vendors.


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

2001-2012
National Center for Media Engagement
Web Development/Design Manager

1993-2000
WHA-TV, Wisconsin Public Television,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Senior Designer for video, electronic and print media

1990-1992
Madison Graphic Services, Madison WI
Art Director

 

EDUCATION

1990
University of Wisconsin, Madison WI - MFA, Graphics (Fine Art)

1978
Southern Illinois University Carbondale IL - BA, Graphic Design




PRINT AWARDS

Creating Health
Print & video campaign for a series of women’s health programs on Wisconsin Public Television
2000 PBS Communication Award for Advertising and Promotion of a Local Program or Series

Crossing Over
CD cover, client: Laurie Lang
1997 American Advertising Federation: Citation of Excellence

Annual Report, Curriculum and Program Development Initiatives
client: Continuing Education, UW-Madison
1994 National Continuing Education Assoc., First Place Design Award 


VIDEO AWARDS
Programs on which I was the designer for Wisconsin Public Television

WeekEnd
60-min., weekly live news program

• 2000 Milwaukee Press Club, First Place, Century to Century
• 1999 Milwaukee Press Club, First Place, Sesquicentennial Special
• 1997 Milwaukee Press Club, Best Public Affairs Programs, Show #528
• 1994 CEN Program Award: Best Public Affairs Program

Get Real!
30-min., children’s weekly series

• 1998 Parents’ Choice Foundation, Silver Honors, Get Real! About the Media
• 1998 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Chicago Chapter, Emmy, The Rainforest Adventure
• 1997 Festival of Television for Australian Children, Selected for the Festival, The Rainforest Adventure
• 1996 Gabriel Award: Children’s category
• 1996 Show #311 included in Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
• 1996 CEN/EEN, Children & Youth, 1st Place
• 1996 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Chicago Chapter, Emmy
• 1994 CEN Program Award: Best Program for Children & Youth
• 1994 CPB Local Program Award: Silver Award, Children’s category

Wisconsin Read-In: Open a Book!
60-min., family special

• 1998 International Reading Association, Winner, Children’s Category

Covering New Ground: Wisconsin's Sustainable Agriculture
60-min., documentary

• 1996 CEN/EEN, Public Affairs, 1st place
• 1996 Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc., 1st place feature length documentary

Everybody's School: The Challenge of Change
60-min., documentary

• 1996 Northwest Broadcast News Assoc., Award of Merit

Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads
60-min., documentary Pledge program

• 1996 Gabriel Award: Entertainment Category

My Promised Land: Bernice Cooper’s Story
60-min., documentary on welfare reform

• 1995 Alfred I duPont-Columbia University Journalism Silver Baton
• 1994 National Assoc. of Black Journalists: 1st place documentary
• 1994 Milwaukee Press Club: Best Documentary
• 1994 National Association of Television Programming Executives (NATPE)
• 1994 CPB Local Program Awards, Gold Award, Documentary

The Flood of ‘93
60-min., documentary

• 1994 CEN Program Award: Special Achievement in Collaborative Concept and Execution
• 1994 Northwest Broadcast News Assoc. Runner-up Documentary