joonbug design

About

Graphic & web design, illustration, photography. 15+ years exp. in design industry. Specialize in full color design; children's books/games, branding, interpretive signs, maps, etc. for business & government. Recycled paper & veg./soy ink print products.

Bio

JOONBUG DESIGN
(08.06 to present) Olympia, WA
SELF EMPLOYED GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER AND ILLUSTRATOR
Overview: Graphic/web design, illustration (realistic/whimsical), photography, children's books/games, branding, promotional products, maps, interpretive signs/displays, decorative painting. Published game/book, "I Cherish Planet Earth" (available at WA University Book Stores, Challenge and Fun Inc. and online).

Contract graphic design for Washington State agencies and other clients including Lakeside Graphics Inc., Puget Sound Senior Games, etc. Manage all design, contracts, budget, production, printing, press checks, delivery and quality standards. Specialize in sustainable natural resources - implementing the use of printers in the U.S.A., veg./soy based inks and recycled papers.
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
(07.01 to present) Olympia, WA
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Overview: Senior level graphic designer, management of two contract graphic designers, develop and maintain print and logo guidelines, fulfill all graphic needs of agency by
designing complex publications, displays, electronic presentations, computer and web graphics, advertisements, posters, fliers, signs and logos. Other special projects include reports, maps, exhibits, PowerPoint presentations, videos, photography, embroidery, screen printing, specialty items, hand painted and print signage, color consultation for interior painting and other non-print media work. Park map designs for 120 state park web pages/publications, implementing GIS and USGS source material.
Serve as agency liaison with staff and printers including Department of Printing. Provide expert consultation to executive staff, legislative liaison and other staff to determine best design approach, budget factors and formats. Consult with printers for press checks, proofs, paper stock, ink, folds, die cuts, embossing, binding, etc. Maintain appropriate use of photos for shared use with internal and external customers. Budget, account and file management. Macintosh OSX computer maintenance and upgrades. Key member of the Diversity Task Force, lead artist for the City of Olympia Salmon Run Public Art display, Arts Walk and presenter of the Information Board Program supporting the Interpretive Services Committee. Travel throughout the state for art direction, presentation, photo shoots, display and consultation.
THE PAINT MACHINE
(01.04 to present) Olympia, WA
DECORATIVE PAINTER/GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER
Overview: Decorative painter for interior and exterior painting including preparation and finalizing job. Designer for brand, marketing and website design.
THE NEWS TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER
(12.00 to 07.01) Tacoma, WA
MARKETING GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Overview: Graphic designer for marketing publications and advertisements, including rate sheet package, bookmarks, partnership projects, internal displays, press production, consultation with in-house and outside printers for press checks, proofs, paper stocks, ink, folds, binding, etc. Print and web designs for general and special sections including Cars.com. Purchasing, lighting, display and art direction for photography and modeling shoots. Illustration for the Festival of Trees and the Sound to Narrows race events, including logo, t-shirt, entry forms, advertisements and other specialty products.
THE OLYMPIAN NEWSPAPER
(09.97 to 12.00) Olympia, WA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Overview: Graphic designer and key member of production team. Scanning of transparencies, negatives and other photography, design of special section covers including the Career Expo 2000. Pagination, press and negative proofing and approval. Design, illustration and consultation of special section accounts, including All Star Ford and the Career Section. Art display and face painting for company events.
INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY NATIVE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER
(06.97 to 09.07) Lacey, WA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Overview: Graphic designer for the Northwest Region of the national newspaper based in North Dakota. Photographer, illustrator, writer, sales representative, distribution requiring travel throughout the northwest to various tribal events and distribution locations. Worked directly with the national headquarters office.
THE SOUTH SOUNDER NEWSPAPER
(01.97 to 06.97) Olympia, WA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/SALES REPRESENTATIVE/DISTRIBUTION
Overview: Graphic designer, illustrator, ad consultation and design, distribution requiring travel to various vendors and local retail stores. Page layout, job tracking, budget and editing.
OLYMPIA FRAME MAKERS/PICTURE-IT
(01.96 to 01.97) Olympia, WA
CUSTOM FRAMER/ART SALES REPRESENTATIVE/PHOTO RESTORATION/PRINTING
Overview: Fine art sales, color consultation, framing, photo restoration of historic and panoramic photos, scanning, large format printing and murals, frame restoration.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Operating systems: Macintosh and PC platforms
Software: Adobe Creative Suite 4 including Illustrator, Image Ready, GoLive, InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge and Acrobat Professional. QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Publisher, Freehand, Microsoft Outlook, Roundhouse, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excell, PowerPoint, Word, Entourage, DreamWeaver, Flash, HTML, Explorer, Safari, Mozilla and Netscape.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Seattle
(09.96 to 08.98) Seattle, WA
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Graphic design and illustration
Bellevue Community College
(09.95 to 09.96) Bellevue, WA
Graphic design and illustration (transfer to A.I.S. 09.96)
Special training in Washington State service and other, Personal service contracts, Writing documents in plain talk, DreamWeaver, HTML, InDesign CS, Writing policies and procedures, Presentation skills, Designing effective training programs, Entry to management development core/phase ll, Sexual harassment awareness
and prevention, Understanding diverse workforce, Violence in the workplace, Ethics law,
Ethical standards, Defensive driving course, First Aid, PowerPoint, etc.
Certified Hot Stone Massage Therapist
Certificate in Reiki Healing
AWARDS
Certificate of appreciation - Centennial 2013 celebration displays
(08.06) Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Olympia, WA
Certificate of appreciation and bonus
(12.05) Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Olympia, WA
Certificate of appreciation - Lewis and Clark web site
(10.05) Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Olympia, WA
Gold Star Awards - Commission certificates, park fee posters
(10.04/05.03) Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Olympia, WA
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Lewis County Youth Sports logo and website
(11.08) Lewis County Youth Sports, Onalaska, WA
Lords Gym Tumwater marketing materials, stationary and website
(11.08) Lords Gym Tumwater, Tumwater, WA
"Know Your Mind" book
(09.08) Emily Kea, Yelm, WA
Washington State Senior Games logo, marketing, branding, t-shirts, etc.
(08.08) Puget Sound Senior Games and Lakeside Graphics, Olympia, WA
"I Cherish Planet Earth" children's book/game, branding
(07.08) FocusBloom, Yelm, WA
Washington State Parks special license plate, park maps, website template, cabin door illustrations, etc.
(07.08) Washington State Parks, Olympia, WA
Teddy Bear Country logo, organic chocolate wrapper design, stationary and website
(07.08) Teddy Bear Country, Onalaska, WA
Myong Sae Salon and Spa brand redesign, logo, stationary, website
(07.08) Myong Sae Salon and Spa, Olympia, WA
Information Processing Management Association (IPMA) FORUM event program and flier
(05.08) Saint Martin's University and Lakeside Graphics, Olympia, WA
Washington State W.A.S.L. certificates
(03.08) Office of Superintendant of Public Instruction, Olympia, WA
Washington State Parks Foundation brochure and stationary
(03.07) Washington State Parks, Olympia, WA
National State Parks director's conference exhibit
(02.06) Washington State Parks, Olympia, WA
City of Olympia "Salmon Run" Public Art display
(06.03) Arts Walk, Permanent display at City of Olympia Community Center, Olympia, WA
Sound to Narrows race logo and marketing materials
(05.01) The News Tribune, Tacoma, WA
City of Lacey Chamber of Commerce brochure illustration
(02.97) City of Olympia and The Williams Group, Olympia, WA

Web Site: www.joonbugdesign.com

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