Professional Experience

- Currently provide exclusive stock photography for sale at istockphoto.com.
-Design digital scrapbooking product for download.
-Design page layouts on assignment for Creating Keepsakes Magazine and other media outlets.
- Designed digital scrapbooking content for purchase and download by end user. Created fresh, current patterned paper designs, digital embellishments, word art, Photoshop brushes and actions etc.
- Used ftp and storage sites for upload and file management

- Took an active role in the design and production of Simple Scrapbooks’ Digital Scrapbooking Magazine. Strategized and co-planned each issue.
- Contributed articles and artwork to each issue. Represented the company at industry shows, events, in print and on television.
- Established relationships with industry professionals and manufacturers.
- Sought out artwork and content from readers, writers and artists.
- Reviewed and tested new products.
- Researched and reported emerging technology and social media trends to maintain a forward vision for the magazine and its readers and advertisers.
- Worked with marketing and advertising departments to bring in new clients.
- Recommended offering digital editions of the magazine online, in practice today at Creating Keepsakes Magazine.
- Consulted with CKMedia on design and launch of Simple Scrapbooks’ Digital Scrapbooking Magazine and digitalscrapbooking.com website.
- Contributed articles and artwork for each issue of the magazine. Represented the company at industry trade shows and events.
- Founded Digital Scrapbooking Magazine and digitalscrapbooking.com in 2004 to provide content and information for a growing niche market.
-Executed tasks for ALL aspects of publishing the magazine, including design, content, photography, advertising, sales and marketing, print proofing, shipping & delivery, tracking, customer support, etc.
-Expanded readership, advertiser and retail sales base beyond small business level; sold the company to Primedia/CKMedia late 2006.



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