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Work History 

Photographer and Digital Imaging Artist
April 1998 to Present 

    Focus on portrait photography and digital imaging. Combining traditional artistic training with extensive experience in digital imaging. Work includes commissioned photographic portraits, digital sketches, and technology training.

Marketing Consultant - 1993 to 2001 

Product Management; Digital Imaging & Electronic Publishing
Ranging from image enhancement to color consistency
What is the product
Who is it for
What does it do
Where is it needed
Why does it matter

Project Management & Web Site Producing
What is the project
When is it needed
Who is it for, who will review
What are the resources, time line
How is it executed

Apple Computer, Market Manager, Electronic Imaging
April 1991 to Sept. 1993 

    Established Imaging as key Apple advantage and market opportunity through "Imaging White Paper", comarketing programs, industry events, and "Color Made Easy" program.

Scitex America, Product Manager, Cornerstone
March 1990 to April 1991 

    Developed product plan and system strategy. Site analysis, presentations, and custom proposals created for corporate accounts resulted in large sales at Pepsi and Avon.

Xyvision/Contex Graphic Systems, Manager, Support Services
January 1987 to March 1990 

    Established and built departments for sales support, training and on going customer support of SGI based design and prepress systems. Team was instrumental in sales & support to Coca Cola, Gillette, Proctor & Gamble , Kimberly-Clark, James River, etc. Satisfied customer base was key in success of company purchase by Xyvision, Inc.

Xenotron, Camex, Product Manager & Customer Service
March 1982 to Dec. 1986 

    Established product development directions for international high end newspaper display ad systems. Detailed site analysis lead to Chicago Tribune sale. Customer training and support. 



Education 

    Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County, 2007
    Leadership Mountain View, 2002

    UCSC, Foothill, Deanza College, Cogswell College, West Coast School, Santa Fe Photo Workshops Photography, Digital Imaging, Digital Audio and Multimedia courses 

    BFA, 1980 - Parsons School of Design, NYC, Communication Arts 

    BA cum laude, 1979 - Tufts University, Medford, MA, Art History

 


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