P R I O R I T I E S Enthusiasm to learn! Having a true, deep love for design & typography. Having REALLY good organizational skills. Keep schedules to keep numerous projects in line. Knowing the project objectives. Being flexible. I am constantly reminded of this one. Having room to explore. Variety. It is the spice of life, you know. Communication! Present ideas clearly. Conceptual thinking - FUNCTION OVER FORM! Working efficiently with time & money. Tight project management from concept to product. Design through collaboration or independent work. Paying attention to detail. Cliché but true. Technical & production know-how. Listening. Welcoming critique. I do not know it all. Being nice. I am a designer with the NC Dept of Agriculture, and I would love to find design work to do on the side. I have the time, the talent and I love to work on new projects. I am used to turning projects around quickly at my full-time job as well as in freelance work. I have a