Personal history

• Started my career in 1980 with an apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker in Germany, where I established my strong passion for clean and functional design
• While studying Photo Design at the Hochschule for Design Dortmund NRW Germany, I worked as a professional photo assistant for advertising and magazines
• 1989 I opened a visual communication studio inconcepts in Essen, Germany
• Immigration to Canada in November 2001
• Presently I own with my partner the visual communication studio inconcepts design in Ottawa, Canada

Professional experience

• Art/Creative Director
• Advertising and product photographer
• Creative Project Management for International Trade Shows and Special Events
• Worked hand-in-hand with Marketing Communications teams to create advertising, collateral, direct mail and promotional materials from concept to production
• Developed Brand, Image and Corporate Design
• Responsible for aesthetics and content development of various design projects