I help people say what they’re really trying to say.

I’m a hybrid visual designer and communication partner with deep experience in both print and digital. My work is simple, readable, and built to meet real deadlines.

Core strengths

  • 30+ years in visual communication (print, web, UX thinking)
  • Deadline-driven production for multiple newspapers, every week
  • Strategic mindset: I don’t just “make it pretty,” I make it work
  • Calm, collaborative, easy to work with

Who I am

I’ve spent my career solving communication problems for real organizations — newspapers, agencies, local businesses, community groups, and corporate teams. I’ve built print ads on impossible turnarounds, designed full publications, cleaned up websites so regular people can actually read them, and helped leaders get clear on their message.

I’ve worked as a Graphic Designer, Ad Manager, Production Artist, Web Designer, and Communication Lead. I’ve supported 18+ publications at once, sitting in the middle of sales, editorial, and production — keeping everything on track, accurate, and on time. That means I understand both the creative side and the logistics side.

I bring a steady, collaborative style. I listen first. I ask “What are you really trying to say?” Then I build toward that — clearly, cleanly, and with respect for the audience.

Focus areas

  • Web & Digital: Clean layouts, simple navigation, readable content, mobile-friendly, human-first.
  • Print & Publication: Ads, multi-page layouts, program guides, newspaper/magazine production, color correction, press-ready files.
  • Communication Strategy: Helping teams get aligned on message, tone, offer, and audience.

Industries I’ve supported

Local news & community publishing
Events & trade shows
Faith / spiritual / wellness orgs
Education & outreach
Hospitality & tourism
Public service messaging

Selected Highlights

Advertising & Production Management

Managed and produced ads across 18 local newspapers, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and on-time delivery every single publishing cycle. Coordinated with sales, editorial, and printers while keeping quality high.

Publication & Layout

Designed and produced full print publications — including event guides, program books, and special sections — with tight turnarounds and high visibility. Comfortable owning projects from first draft through press-ready files.

Web & Digital Cleanup

Built and refined web pages and landing pages that are clean, readable, and focused on the actual message. I prioritize clarity and user experience over buzzwords.

Strategy & Messaging

Partnered with leadership to clarify audiences, tighten language, and keep campaigns on-message. I’m often the person in the room who says, “Here’s what this actually communicates.”