Above: The Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy.

Professional Experience

Below is an outline of my job experience starting with graphic arts. There are two links to printable PDF versions of my resume in the column on the left under the page buttons. One link is for my graphic arts experience and the other is for my security experience.

Independent Graphic Artist, April 2010 to Present
Graphic Arts

- Accepting graphic arts related work as time allows.
- Have my own graphic computers, scanners, printers and software, including all required Adobe CS6 programs.

Maptech Aeronautical Data, July 2008 to April 2010
Senior Graphic Designer/Graphic Arts Specialist

- Graphics: Created over 200 detailed, high resolution Level 2 and Level 3 airport approach plates for use in Maptech onboard Electronic Flight Bag.
- Responsible for critical, time-sensitive Level 1 graphic plate changes related to FAA.
- Regular updates for all 359 U.S. airports. Also responsible for time-sensitive changes to all international airport diagrams and aircraft parking plates.
- Video: Created customized runway approach videos for Special Pilot in Command Qualification Airports.
- Publications and manuals: Created and updated all electronic books and manuals.
- Internet: Created the Maptech Aeronautical Data website.

Maptech Inc., September 1996 to July 2008
Senior Graphic Designer

- Catalogs: Responsible for design of mail-order catalogs and product catalogs targeted to both professional and lifestyle markets.
- Internet graphics: Designed product images and created artwork for the Maptech website.
- Packaging: Technical design and structure die designs of retail packaging, plus in-house die designs for packaging labels and DVD labels.
- Direct Mail: Designed successful direct mail pieces targeted to professional map users. 
- Print Advertising: Designed print ads for boating and outdoor recreation magazines.
- Sales and Marketing Collateral: Designed flyers, product sheets, PR images, trade show booth graphics and proof-of-concept layouts.
- Books and Maps: Assisted with the design and production of guidebooks.

Inter-Con Security, July 2014 to Present
U.S. Department of State Armed Diplomatic Security Sergeant.

- Supervisory position.
- Assigned to sergeant duty at the National Visa Center, the Bureau of Consular Affairs Building and the National Passport Center at Pease Trade Port in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Responsibilities include:
- Supervise on-duty security officers and complete related post inspection paperwork on all posts. Discipline when needed.
- Oversee and coordinate on-site and off-site response personnel during incidents which include all security related issues, fire alarms, medical emergencies, potential threats to employees and property, and security related building maintenance problems.
- Offence/incident report writing.
- Ensure proper procedures are followed during emergency situations.
- Assist in training new security officers with regard to specific posts.

Inter-Con Security, July 2010 to July 2014
U.S. Department of State Armed Diplomatic Security Officer.

- Active U.S. government security clearance.
- Assigned to security duty at the National Visa Center, the Bureau of Consular Affairs Building and the National Passport Center at Pease Trade Port in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Responsibilities include:
- Entrance Control—operating and enforcing a system of personnel
identification.
- Roving Patrols, both inside and outside the locations.
- Fixed Post at the entrances to the facilities, as well as monitoring closed-circuit television systems.
- Ensuring compliance with building rules and regulations.
- Receiving, issuing and accounting for all special keys to the facilities.
- Responding to all emergency situations and following all prescribed protocols.
- Operating the x-ray and magnetometer equipment.
- Searching and scanning for weapons and contraband items.
- Dealing with customer and employee concerns in a diplomatic manner.
- Report writing.

Other work

Food and Drink in Pompeii, Pompeii (Pompei), Italy, June 2001 to present. Assist when time allows.
On-site Team Leader/Photographer/Graphic Technical Assistant

Wildtrack/ Rhinowatch, Namibia and Zimbabwe, July 1997 to present. Assist when time allows.
Field Assistant/Photographer/Videographer

Education

University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, BA
Goethe-Institute, Lüneburg and Berlin, Germany