Online Resume

Graphic designer / Art Director / Web designer with more than 12 years of experience. Specialized in designing graphics that communicates a strong brand identity across all visual representations. My greatest strength is my attention to detail and quality, along with my ability to complete all portions of a project. This is due to my wide knowledge base in Software and technical skills and my educational background in advertising and marketing.

Work Experience

  • Web designer

    May. 2017 - Present- Modern Practice Consulting
    Project based hire in Modern Practice Consulting LLC
    - Design and build websites, logos and stationary for clients of Modern Practice Consulting, a Medical Practices Marketing company.

  • Freelance work

    Jun. 2009 - Present- Self Employed
    - I operated as a full service ad agency to small businesses. I designed entire branding concepts both digital and printed. I also provided digital marketing services such as social media and newsletter productions.
    - Sales presentations and proposals to potential new clients.
    - Hired projects at bigger ad agencies performing tasks such as marketing strategies, web design, logos and print design, copy writing, photo retouching, photography and video productions.

  • Art Director

    Dec. 2011 - Apr. 2015- Advertising company: D10.
    - Leading creative process of projects from start to completion.
    - Production of files for printed and digital campaigns.
    - Design for franchise brands and chain corporations.
    - Developing visual marketing strategies to communicate a strong brand identity across all visual representations.
    - Design, create and lead client project presentations/ decks.

Education

  • Photography and Business

    Jul. 2016 - Jun 2018.- Santa Monica College
    Classes: Entrepreneurship, Intro to Photography, Business Practice for photography, Photography lighting, Digital Print,

  • Bachelor of Design

    Jan. 2010 - Jun 2011.- Griffith University, Queensland College of Art, Australia
    Major: Visual Communication design. Cumulative GPA: 5.83. Some classes attended: Creative Thinking, Digital Print Design, Reading the Visual, Design Business Practice, Visual Communication Design, Modernism & Postmodernism, Web Design, Principles of Marketing, Web Design, Typography for screen design

  • Brand Communicator

    Aug. 2007 - Jun 2009.- Norwegian School of Creative trade professions, Norway
    Associates Degree: Brand Communicator. Associates degree focusing on effectively building a brand and creating effective marketing communications.

  • Film & TV production

    Aug. 2006 - Jun 2007.- Noroff Institute, Norway
    1 year study in technical and theoretical aspect of film & TV production.

  • Media & Communication

    Aug. 2002 - Jun 2005.- Aarstad High School, Norway
    Trade profession option in high school for Media & Communications related professions. Included classes such as journalism, photography, video editing and filming, web design, graphic design and print history.

Software and Skills

Adobe Creative Suite Software proficiency stat bars
Photoshop
100%
Light Room
90%
Illustrator
88%
Indesign
83%
Premiere Pro
75%
After Effects
63%
Dream Weaver
72%
Additional software
WordPress
95%
HTML CSS
83%
InVision/ Sketch
86%
MicroSoft Office
60%
IWork
72%

Soft Skills

  • Communication

    I have experience working in bigger teams, collaborating with others effectively to achieve project goals.

  • Leadership

    During my time as a freelancer I had the opportunity to onboard specialists from other fields and lead them in projects from start to finish

  • Brainstorming

    I have experience in bringing team members together to collaborate in brainstorming and creative processes.

Languages

  • English

    Fluent, written and spoken.

  • Norwegian

    Native language. Fluent written and spoken.

Licenses

  • Drivers License

    California Class C.

Certifications

  • Personal Trainer

    Ace Certified personal trainer since 2017

  • CPR/AED

    Adult and Pediatric First aid.

Interest

Enjoy a healthy lifestyle, exercise and spending time at the beach.