• Work with Technology, Marketing and other departments to develop and manage corporate communications. As Webmaster/Content Manager, provide training and consultation for Intranet Content Providers, manage website accounts and update all content for company Intranet and external site at www.dstoutput.com.
• Provide extensive design and analysis of enterprise internal and external web sites for quality, accessibility and usability using Watchfire WebQA software and other tools.
• Proficient in numerous software programs on Macintosh AND PC platforms for designing printed and on-line content. Extensive experience with all Adobe, Macromedia and Microsoft Office applications for publishing and web communications.
• Provided creative services, training and consultation for many local and national clients. Worked with various businesses to produce communications and promote community events.
• Developed staff of proactive, customer-focused designers and desktop technicians. Significantly improved support response and communication through personnel management, Intranet content, communications and staff development programs.
• Member of management and implementation teams responsible for policies and procedures pertaining to marketing communications, systems, personnel, budgeting, facilities management and production workflow.

• Develop curriculum and teach evening courses for Intro to Computer Graphics (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat) and Web Design (Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft FrontPage, HTML and other web technologies)

• Established progressive full-service computer graphic design firm using state-of-the-art computer technology. Services included complete artwork preparation, image scanning, logo design, technical illustration, design and production of marketing materials, and client training/consultation.
• Developed staff of talented and versatile computer graphic designers.
• Conducted all phases of corporate logistics and marketing activities as well as producing variety of printed and electronic communications.
• Active member of Olathe Chamber of Commerce and served on Publicity Committee to plan, design communications and promote Chamber activities.
• Sold business to Network Graphics forming pioneering graphics and printing company that was ultimately acquired by DST Systems.

• Managed corporate art department, revolutionizing artwork production and product delivery by implementing computer technology.
• Designed and produced pilot's guides, brochures aircraft cockpit mockups, technical illustration and other marketing and engineering support materials.
• Supervised and directed staff artists and determined objectives for training.
• Conducted extensive research and implementation of in-house publishing and computer graphic design systems.
• Coordinated desktop publishing and computer activities throughout the corporation.

• Managed documentation, slide presentations and facilities activities for world's larges Air Force Chapel function.
• Given responsibility to interview and select candidates for limited Air Force administrative career field.
• Awards Received: Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Early Promotion to Staff Sergeant, and Outstanding Airman at Lackland Air Force Base.

• Professional Affiliations: Authorized Adobe Imaging Center, Apple Solutions Provider, CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) Charter Member, Internet Society (ISOC) Member, Quark Authorized Service Bureau, Quark Service Plus Member, Macromedia Authorized Imaging Center (MAGIC), Print and Production Club, Xerox Primary Vendor
• Board of Directors for www.filmsforyouth.org (Red Echo Group)
• Demonstration resource and test site for various software and hardware vendors.
• Founding member and VP, Public Relations of 6 Degrees Connection, professional business networking organization. Design all graphics and website.
• Conducted computer seminars and classes sponsored by various colleges and computer user groups.
• Computer graphic design project was selected as one of fourteen examples for inclusion with PageMaker software distributed worldwide.
• Designed and produced game programs and web site for Olathe South High School Falcon Football for five years. The programs are frequently recognized as the best in the state of Kansas. The web site receives national attention from college recruiters. http://adells.com/falconfb

Bachelor of Arts in Management
MidAmerica Nazarene University - Olathe, KS

• Graduated Cum Laude
• Voted by professors and classmates for "Award of Excellence"

Technical Illustration Degree
Platt College - Overland Park, KS

Graphic Design and Management Courses
San Antonio College - San Antonio, Tx
Kansas City Art Institute - Kansas City, MO

Completed numerous management leadership training programs, PMI (Project Management Institute) certification courses and computer courses such as Microsoft application classes, CompTIA A+ (Computer hardware and software support certification), CompTIA i-NET+ (Internet/Intranet technology certification) and CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Professional Site Designer Certification.