RÉsumÉ
Professional Summary
I'm a designer, editor, and visual storyteller with more than two decades of experience bringing words and ideas to life across print and digital media. My work has taken me from designing book covers for bestselling authors and Amazon Kindle Singles to making complex information clearer and more accessible at SmugMug. Along the way, I've earned an APEX Award for Publication Excellence and personal recognition from the NASA Administrator for my redesign of ASK Magazine. Whatever the medium, I love finding creative ways to make a story resonate with its audience.
SKILLS
PUBLISHING
EDITING
PROOFREADING
WRITING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
COVER DESIGN
BOOK LAYOUT
Work Experience
COVERED BY KERRY
2008–Present
Through Covered by Kerry, I've designed hundreds of book covers and interiors for independent publishers and bestselling authors, including Ryan Holiday and Dr. Norman Rosenthal. My work has ranged from creating covers for Amazon's Kindle Singles program to managing every detail of print and digital book production, helping authors bring their stories to life.
Smugmug
2014–2024
At SmugMug, I combined writing, editing, and visual storytelling to make complex information more engaging and accessible. From redesigning the Development Lab blog to refining the company's brand voice and help documentation, my work helped increase website traffic, strengthen customer engagement, and reduce support requests by 10%.
NASA/INUteq LLC
2005–2013
At NASA, I oversaw the design, editorial direction, and production of ASK Magazine, reaching more than 50,000 readers worldwide. I led an award-winning redesign that increased readership engagement by 40% and earned personal recognition from the NASA Administrator. Along the way, I expanded the magazine's digital reach while reducing annual printing costs by $14,000.
Corporate Executive Board
2002–2005
At Corporate Executive Board, I led editorial and design teams responsible for producing dozens of books and reports under demanding deadlines. I streamlined production workflows, developed style guides used by more than 1,000 researchers and creative staff, and mentored designers and editors. My focus on collaboration, consistency, and efficiency helped improve production quality, reduce errors, and build stronger creative teams.
Education
Southwest Texas State University
1996–2000
I earned my BA in English from SWT, where I was a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, and participated in student leadership and theatre arts. I also worked as a writing coach and English-language tutor at the University Writing Center, helping students strengthen their communication skills, and successfully advocated for the reinstatement of Latin courses through the Liberal Arts Student Advisory Council.
INTERESTS
Outside of work, I'm endlessly curious about art, history, and the stories that connect us across cultures and centuries. I love exploring new places through international travel, wandering through modern art museums, and capturing the world through photography. I'm equally fascinated by medieval literature and mythology, where centuries-old stories still offer plenty of inspiration, imagination, and insight into human nature.
