Work Experience

I have enjoyed a life-long love of art and photography, always stretching to expand my knowledge. My work in graphic design began as computers started to enter into the industry, and website design at the point where it first took root. After taking time off to care for my family, I am excited to see how much the industry has grown in all areas. Looking forward to this great new adventure!

2011 December

Independent Life and Health Insurance Agent - Aflac - Visalia, CA

Sought out new relationships in the community; opened new accounts; provided a service by educating employers and their staff on life, health, and enhanced benefits, enrolling in products where applicable, and aiding in the claims process and keeping products relevant to the clientele.

Received Producers Award and several first and second year awards

2010 June

Volunteer Command Lead Ombudsman - Navy Recruiting District San Francisco

Acted in a leadership role to organize, direct and assist in training of Command Ombudsman while maintaining the responsibilities of the Command Ombudsman for assigned zones.

Received Awards for service performed including from the Force Master Chief and recognition from Command leaders

2009 October

Volunteer Command Ombudsman - Navy Recruiting District San Francisco

Served the Command and families as a liaison; kept the Commander informed of the general morale, health and welfare of the command families; provided effective, well-trained information and referral service; provided proactive information and education resources; and acted as a positive spokesperson and role model for family members.

1999 May

Part Time Sales Person - Franklin Covey - Norfolk, VA

Learn Franklin Covey values and products and assist customers with decisions for purchases including training in time management and products.

1995 February

Website Designer - WebMarketeer - Virginia Beach, VA

A simpler position when one was needed, I was able to be apart of a team of designers building web pages for clients like Stihl, and Ben Kinchlow.

1993 September

Website Designer, Graphic Designer - Career Web - Norfolk, VA

My responsibilities included to design and maintain the look and feel of CareerWeb including identity packages, advertising online and in industry magazines, conference displays, and web presence; design pages advertising positions available for Fortune 500 companies that meet their approval; and recruit and train and coordinate interns. Clients included Motorola, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and many more.

1992

Graphic Designer - The Virginian Pilot, The Beacon - Virginia Beach, VA

Designed ads, posters, brochures, inserts for newspaper advertising for various businesses in the community

1992

Graphic Design Director/ Macintosh Systems Sales Consultant -Memory Bank Computer Center - Virginia Beach, VA

Here I created identity packages, logos, brochures and advertising pieces for clients in addition to selling computers to walk - in clients.

1991 Summer

Student Design Internship - Payne, Ross and Associates Full Service Advertising Agency - Charlottesville, VA

My responsibilities included teaching the agency how to utilize computers in design, while learning and participating in the advertising business and completing coursework in design and typography.

1990 August - Dec 1991

Student Graphic Designer - Radford University Public Information - Radford, VA

Created announcements, brochures, cards and notifications for the school and obtained first experience working with computers in design.

2018 January - Current

2015 March

2013 August

Independent Life and Health Agent – Various Carriers - Visalia, CA

Provide excellent service with partner agents/ brokers to our clients and their staff; provide life policies to individuals and their families.

Independent Agent/District Sales Coordinator – Aflac - Visalia, CA

Maintained and increased market share of voluntary business; Recruited, trained, developed, and coordinated agents; Maintained and developed broker relationships.

Received the Founders Award for Management Excellence in the first year.

Independent Agent/ Broker Sales Representative - Aflac - Visalia, CA

Built, developed and grew broker production within the Region; Trained a team of qualified agents to work within the broker market as enrollers and account managers.

Received awards for achievements on the Comprehensive Report multiple times.

*Gaps in experience for military family moves and raising children

Education

2011

1991

Obtained Life and Health Insurance License

Radford University, Radford, VA

Bachelor of Science in Art

Concentration in Graphic Design