Marycrest College 1989 - 1990
Davenport, IA
Bachelors Degree in Graphics Computer/Traditional
Course of studies included computer art and design, computer animation and computer programming.
St. Ambrose University 1973 - 1976
Davenport, IA
Major: Art
Minor in Philosophy/Theology
Course of studies included, Anatomy for the Artist, Art History, Calligraphy, Drawing, Fine Art Lithography, Painting, Pictorial Design and Serigraphy
March 2013 to March 2019
Quad-City Times, Davenport, IA
Title: Multimedia Advertising Specialist: Primary duties were ad layout and design, as well as creative conceptualization, web based advertising creation, HTML email creation, web site administration for various customers (using Weebly.com content management system), advertising section layout, etc.
January 2007 to March 2013
Quad-City Times, Davenport, IA
Title: Newsroom Graphic Artist: Primary duties are:
January 1996 to January 2007
Quad-City Times, Davenport, IA
Title: Advertising Graphic Artist: Primary duties are ad layout and design, as well as creative conceptualization, and illustration.
September 1998 to December 2007
Black Hawk College, Moline, IL
Title: Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty); TV112 Computer Literacy for Television. This class focused on introducing students to the use of the computer as a graphics tool. Concepts covered included, basics about the computer and how it works, use of imaging technology, layout and design for the screen, and an introduction to computer animation.
September 1997 to December 1997
Marycrest International University, Davenport, IA
Title: Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty); CQMM 335 Graphics and Publication Design This class focused on techniques used in the publishing industry from layout, design, prepress on to creative concepts.
Title: Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty); ART 160 Art Foundations This class focused on the fundamentals of Art: drawing, composition, color etc. Responsibilities include writing the textbook for the class, helping students on an individual basis, coordinating the class activities with various other departments of the college.
January 1991 to June 1991
Teikyo - Marycrest University, Davenport, IA.
Title: Lecturer. Layout in Advertising. This class focused on techniques used in the advertising industry from mechanicals to creative concepts.
September 1990 to January 1996
Marketing and Information Group LEE Enterprises, Davenport, IA.
Title: Graphics Specialist. Responsible for the research, development and implementation of sales support software.
October 1989 to September 1990
Quad-City Times, Davenport, IA.
Title: Graphic Artist. Responsible for layout and design of advertising prior to paste-up.
Prior to 1989
I worked as a sign painter, an industrial painting contractor, a factory laborer, spray painter, welder and forklift operator.
Quadrants video links:
Quadrants ‘Gadfly,’ was an example used to inspire readers to enter a video contest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygtTNktE40k&list=PLFF57D489ACCE739B&index=51
Promotional video link:
Change for Tanzania: A promotional film using video shot on location by a retired priest from Davenport.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk9KCUVBn3k