Highlights of Qualifications
• Published writer/editor in both print and online content
• Web designer/developer proficient in user experience/interface design
• Digital and film format photographer with darkroom experience
• Extensive background in magazine publishing, concept through production
• Deadline-driven, goal-oriented problem-solver with a great sense of humor

Skills
• Programming: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash
• Content Management Systems: WordPress, Joomla
• Software: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word
• Operating Systems: Windows and Macintosh

Education
Web Design Certificate, Seattle Central Community College, 2009
Fine Art Photography Certificate, Photographic Center Northwest, 2000
B.A., Marketing/Creative Writing, University of Cincinnati, 1982

Professional Experience
Pat Graney Company, www.patgraney.org, Seattle WA 2009 to present
Web Design Intern — Created new information architecture, visual design, and developed website template, using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.

Island View Magazine, Vashon, WA 1995 to 2008
Editor/Writer/Designer/Photographer — Designed and managed 8 to 12-page monthly arts magazine published by Vashon Allied Arts. Responsible for writing, editing, and assigning articles; principle photographer; managed page design and production using Word, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; updated website with magazine content; managed staff including advertising representative, proofreader, writers, and distribution volunteers. Circulation 6,300.

Henry Art Gallery, Seattle WA 1989 to 1996
Graphic Designer/Publications Assistant — Responsible for design, layout, and production of camera ready art for gallery publications including newsletters, curriculum guides, gallery guides, family guides, brochures, advertisements, flyers, and exhibition wall text using PageMaker, FreeHand, Photoshop, and Word on a Macintosh; assisted in writing and editing quarterly newsletter. Edited exhibition books for publication.

Freelance
Web Designer and Developer 2009 to present
Charlotte Masi Gourds, www.charlottemasi.com
Dova Silks, www.dovasilks.com

PR Writer 2004 to 2008
Wrote monthly press releases for Gallery 070 until the gallery closed.

Newsletter Designer 2002 to 2007
The Ober Quarterly, Vashon Park District
Connection, The Harbor School, Vashon
Hand in Hand, Vashon Youth and Family Services

Editorial Feature Writer and Photographer 1982 to present
The Sun Magazine
Common Ground Magazine
Downtown Source Magazine
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Newspaper
Puget Sound Business Journal
Marine Digest
Mothering Magazine
Washington Magazine
Seattle Business Magazine
Group Health Cooperative View Newsletter
911 Media Center Reflex Newsletter
Northwest Baby Magazine
Cincinnati Magazine
Ohio Magazine
Entertainer Magazine
Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday Magazine

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