"Famous Artist. Yes, that was my professional goal when I was a child. So when you first look at my profile, you might be surprised to see that my educational background is in the sciences. But, wherever my path has taken me, I have been able to incorporate various aspects of art/design/illustration/scientific illustration into all of the jobs I have had.

Starting in 2005, I was employed as a Software Trainer/Support Specialist for Clemson University. For over 12 years, I have specialized in showing people how to use the Adobe CC Programs for many purposes. For example, I often helped our Grad Students and Profs learn how to illustrate their research for conference posters/scientific papers. I also love developing cross-program solutions in situations where one software program is not sufficient. Additionally, I created and taught a credit class, Digital Design (PS, AI, ID) for 10+ years.

Although I retired from my training position, I would love to be able to teach YOU how to use these programs. If you:

- have a complex issue, I can usually find a solution

- have specific problems/pain points that have you stuck, I can help.

- are a novice/want general tutoring, I can help.

- aren't sure what you want, a targeted lesson plan with files and learning objectives are available.

- Intro/Complex lessons: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

- Intro lessons: Acrobat Pro (PDFs), Premiere Pro (video editing), Camtasia (video editing, lesson building, tutorials)

- if you have a specific issue but don't have time to meet, I can create a recorded "how-to" lesson

My objectives, whether in teaching, training, or consulting, are to provide my students/customers with the information they need, in a style that is right for them, using examples that are personally meaningful. My desire is not to merely show someone how to do something but to have them know WHY they are choosing specific programs/tools to complete tasks." less...