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  1. Very creative

  2. Experienced in all facets of the design process from estimating to concept to design to billing

  3. Proficient in all the latest design software for the MacIntosh, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, also Powerpoint and Word

  4. Fast, efficient and accurate

  5. Knows the difference between an em dash and an en dash

  6. A former Apollo astronaut

  7. Has a sense of humor

work history

2011 - Present

Carson Creative L.L.C.
Manassas, Virginia
Owner/Creative Director

Self employed. Managed client base, estimating, billing. Plus, design and managed a wide variety of print, web and multi-media projects from start to finish.


1998 - 2011

The Big Idea Inc.
Alexandria, Virginia
Senior Graphic Designer

Designed a wide variety of print as well as multi-media materials; collateral, packaging, advertisements, logos, posters, powerpoint presentations for a range of clients. Managed projects from start to finish. Worked directly with clients. Also, helped manage photo shoots and voiceover recording sessions.


1995 - 1998

O'Connell Meier
Alexandria, Virginia
Graphic Designer

Designed print brochures, logos as well as early web graphics for a client base that consisted mostly of professional associations.


education

2011

Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus
Web Design

Learned the ins and outs of CSS compliant web design.


1995

Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus
Associates Degree/Graphic Design

Learned traditional as well as computer graphic design.


other interests

Guitar, Surfing