• Born and reared in Chicago
• Trained in Chicago and Los Angeles
• Working in Central Oregon since 1998
Education And Training
Northeastern Illinois University, BS
Occup. Training school to learn computers and pre-press skills
Much “on the job” training and seminars
Work History
Art Director at Therapeutic Associates, Inc. Headquartered in Seattle WA (Privately Held; about 650 employees; Physical and Occupational Therapy Rehab Services; 55 - 60 clinics.)
February 1991 – July 2007
• Created the design/graphics/printing production studio.
• Formulated design concepts and presentation approaches. |
• Directed vendors engaged in printing and graphics.
• Managed all collateral brochures, stationery, direct mail pieces, signage, banners, ads for magazines and newspapers, some web design, displays, etc.
• Coordinated all purchase orders and databases connected with the design studio - handling estimates, upkeep on equipment and software, etc.
• Branded the corporation over a period of 1 year and transformed collaterals and advertising.
Owner of Mann Art Group
(Self-employed), Chgo. Il, L.A. CA
In Chicago: worked as a designer and represented other graphic professionals including illustrators, photographers, printers, etc.
In Los Angeles: worked as a designer - Designed or created graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as collateral brochures, displays, and logos for both commercial and non-profit clients. Worked in my own studio and also in client studios. |