"I don't just teach software; I teach the industry. With over 30 years of experience as a Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer, I specialize in the high-stakes world of print media and magazine production. My professional portfolio includes 'crown jewel' projects ranging from national publications like Florida Sport Fishing to sensitive government magazines featuring correspondence from former U.S. Presidents. While many can show you how to move a mouse in InDesign, I mentor students...
"I don't just teach software; I teach the industry. With over 30 years of experience as a Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer, I specialize in the high-stakes world of print media and magazine production. My professional portfolio includes 'crown jewel' projects ranging from national publications like Florida Sport Fishing to sensitive government magazines featuring correspondence from former U.S. Presidents. While many can show you how to move a mouse in InDesign, I mentor students on the 'dark arts' of professional production—the skills that actually get you hired and kept on a studio payroll.
My approach is rooted in the real-world technical standards that ensure a project survives the transition from screen to press. I provide expert-level instruction in the Adobe Creative Suite, with a deep focus on Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Beyond the tools, I help my students master high-end typography, complex layout structures, and essential pre-press concepts like CMYK color theory, bleeds, and file preparation for high-volume printing. We don't just make things 'look good'; we make them professional.
Whether you are a student struggling to understand the fundamentals or a working professional aiming to elevate your portfolio to agency standards, I offer the tactical insights that only three decades in the trenches can provide. I am passionate about passing on the trade secrets of print and layout to the next generation of designers. Let’s stop guessing and start building your career on a foundation of professional-grade expertise."
