I graduated in May 2000 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor's Degree in advertising. I started at the Grand Island Independent daily newspaper in May 2000 in the online department.

My first position was Internet Sales & Marketing Representative where I sold online advertising and websites to customers. I also helped clients decide on a vision for their advertising/website ventures and provided on-going customer service.

My next position at the newspaper was titled New Media Producer. I was responsible for developing advertising content and design for theindependent.com, maintaining commercial websites and daily creation of multimedia advertising.

I am currently employed with Rasmussen & Associates/Beavercreek Marketing. Initially I am learning how to brand in-house developed online education centers for the banks we do business with. I am excited to explore the possibilities my employment with this company will bring. 

As for the personal bit: I am single, I enjoy almost all forms of music, going to concerts, organization, reading, eating lunch with my grandma every day, surfing the 'net, design, interesting conversations, laughing, blogging, PhotoShop, spending time with friends and family, keeping in touch with my inner child, living life, pop culture, playing with my pets, singing, riding roller coasters, collecting magazine ads, experimenting with make-up, watching movies, the history channel, Sephora, traveling, cotton candy lip smacker, Halloween... That's just the tip of the iceberg.  

I can also be found at the following websites:
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