Graphic Design
I have over 20 years of graphic design experience (which is strange because I don’t feel like I’m old enough for that to even be possible). My personal design strengths are in layout design; newsletters, booklets, ebooks—essentially publication design and advertising materials.
My design capabilities include but are definitely not limited to:
• Graphic Design & Production
• Advertising Design (Newspaper, Magazine & Digital)
• Publications Design
• Basic Website Design (Small-Scale Shopping Carts, Message Boards, Blogs, WordPress)
• Digital Photo Restoration / Photoshop
• Email / Newsletter Blasts & List Management
• Photography, Sketchwork
• Etsy Store Set-Up & Management
Self-Publishing Services
I am experienced in all aspects of self-publishing, from editing and proofreading to obtaining an ISBN and creating a cover design. If you have a transcript and need help getting it into the final format, I can help. Self-publishing has never been easier so if you have a story idea, don’t be intimidated by all the steps it takes to get your book out there. I offer reasonable rates for first-time authors/writing hobbyists.
• Print Book & eBook Design for Self-Published Authors
• Proofreading, Editing, Beta-Reading
• Basic Transcription Services
• Cover Design
• Promotional Ad Layouts
Web Design/Development
I am experienced with basic web design and can get your personal or small business website up and running for you. (I can even host your site for a low monthly fee.) I prefer to use website design templates that allow you to take control once the design is complete, but I am also happy to make any changes for you as they are needed. I am experienced in a variety of web services, like adding an SSL certificate, Google AdWords and product listings, etc.
I have experience with the following templates, but I am happy to use any platform you’d prefer.
• WordPress
• YaBB Bulletin Board
• ZenCart (Shopping Cart System)
• GoDaddy Website Builder
• Shopify (Shopping Cart System)
• Google Business
Printing & More
I work closely with Oxford Print & Design to get you the best pricing on printing up to size 12″ x 18″. From business cards and postcards to coiled booklets, OP&D can print many of the same things printing companies like Staples and VistaPrint can (but with the benefit of supporting a small, local business). OP&D can also do Laminating, Paper Drilling, Coil Binding, and Scoring. Prefer another printer? I’m happy to work with your printer or provide you with the files needed to print yourself.
Die-Cutting, Stickers & Labels
I can do small-scale die-cutting, including vinyl decals for your car or shop windows (max 12″ in one direction), custom stickers or labels for your products.
Programs & Capabilities
Graphic Design Software:
– Adobe Creative Suite* (InDesign*, Illustrator*, Photoshop*, Dreamweaver*)
– Quark XPress*
– Misc Design Products: Macromedia Freehand, Corel Painter, Pagemaker, ImageReady, Dimensions, Streamline
Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word*, Powerpoint*, Excel, Teams
Presentation Software: Microsoft Powerpoint*, ProPresentor*
Publishing: Scrivener*, Calibre, Kindle Create, LibreOffice, Novel Writer, Vellum
Coding: BBEdit, Dreamweaver*
Misc/Web: CPanel*, ZenCart*, WordPress*, GoDaddy Site Builder, Basekit Sitebuilder
Mailing: MailChimp*, Campaign Monitor*
Video/Audio: Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, GarageBand
Digital File Management: DropBox*, Sugarsync, Soundcloud*, Vimeo, YouTube, Transmit, Fetch
Misc: Silhouette Studio, Adobe Acrobat/Distiller*
*Proficient; otherwise knowledgable and have experience.