Synopsis: In college I studied everything from creative writing and journalism to graphic design and telecommunications management. My strong understanding of both the creative and technical aspects of the Internet makes me extraordinarily well-rounded and able to work alongside both writers and designers as well as engineers and computer programmers.
Education
Kalamazoo, MI 1994-1996
Studies:
While at WMU, I studied journalism, creative writing, telecommunications, broadcast sales, linguistics, graphic design, painting, telecommunications law, and newspaper design. I was the Graphics Editor and Managing Editor of the college daily newspaper where I was responsible for the daily production and design. I also worked in the Instructional Technology Services office where I used my HTML and Internet skills to develop instructional web sites.
Degrees:
- B.S. - Telecommunications Management
- B.A. - Creative Writing (unfinished)
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI 1991-1994
Studies:
At NMC, I studied graphic design, creative writing, sociology and magazine design. I was the Managing Editor of the college literary magazine. I also worked as a graphic designer for the college newspaper. In 1994, I designed the college's first web site.
Degree:
- A.A.S. - Visual Communications
Traverse Bay Area Career-Tech Center
Traverse City, MI 1989-1991
Studies:
At TBA-CTC I studied visual communications, desktop publishing, and graphic design. I participated in the local, regional, and national competitions for advertising design, placing second in the region during my senior year.
- Certificate: Commercial Art Vocational Program
Kalkaska Public Schools
Kalkaska, MI 1985-1991
- Degrees: High School Diploma
Menwith Hill Department of Defense Public Schools
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England 1982-1985
Menwith Hill Air Force Base
American Samoan Department of Defense Public Schools
Pago Pago, American Samoa (Tutuila) 1979-1982
