Mount Dora, Florida
AI Essentials-ready . . . award-winning outdoor writer, designer and illustrator, specializing in sportfishing & outdoor recreation industries.
With more than 35 years of experience in the creative industry, I specialize in outdoor writing, branding, social media content creation, print/web design, ambassador team building and responsive social media campaigns. My journey has been marked by a passion for the outdoors, bringing unique and engaging solutions for a wide range of sportfishing venues.
Since 1993, I have been the driving force behind @OutdrzByDesign, delivering award-winning writing, design, illustrations, and marketing for outdoor venues. My work encompasses brand development, corporate identity, strategic social media content creation, ambassador team building, photography+video, and website development including design, creating content and ongoing maintenance.
Passionate about life, family and friends. Love the outdoors and traveling to new places . . . rescue dog defender for life!
Expert level of proficiency in outdoor writing, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Affects.
Critical Skills; Video Editing/Producing, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Logo Design, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Social Marketing, Responsive Email, Business Planning, Website Design, Print Design, Media Planning & Strategy, 3D & Animation.
Budget reporting and presentations using Acrobat, Microsoft programs and Google Docs.
2B Fishing • ABC Bus, Inc. • Aluminum Building Systems (Sears) • Acme Tackle Company • America Live • Apple International • Armadillo Ballistic Storage Systems • Atom Plugs • ABB ASEA Brown Boveri • Bell Ceramics • Beaver Dam Ice Fishing • Bead • Bridgeport Diamond Jigs • Bombshell Lures • Busch Light Anheuser-Busch • Cardinal Homes • Castalia Outdoors • Central Florida Healthcare • Citizens Bank & Trust • Crocodile Bay Resort (Costa Rica) • Culprit Lures • Elliott Rods • Eurofish • Frostproof Historical Preservation Committee / Chamber of Commerce • General Elevator • Gessler Clinic • Kayoba Fishing • Keystone Realty • The Kirchman Corporation • Lake Wales Dental • Lew Childre Rods & Reels (Lew’s) • “Little Stinker” Catfish Lures • Lowe’s Home Improvement Distribution Center • Lures Online • Manufacturer’s Resources • Maruto Hooks (Japan) • Midday Constructors • Mid Florida Metal Roofing Supply • Neal J. Blaher Law Office • O’Hara’s Auto Restorations • Paladin Fishing (Germany) • Permanone Tick Repellent • Professional Repossessor Magazine • Purgo Environmental Services • Red’s Market Produce • Reef Runner Lures • Rescue Me Orlando • RipTide Lures • Rocky Mountain High Sport Glasses • Senninger Irrigation • Sea Guide Rod Components • Skinner Nurseries • Southern Exhibits • Two Brothers Innovations • Terry Fitness Division • Uncle Josh Lures • Triple Fish Lines • Tropicolor Mfg. Caribe / Cape Red Textiles / Delmar Vedelnis Distributing (Puerto Rico) • Universal Studios (Orlando) • Visit Florida • VMC Hooks • Walt Disney World • Warner Southern College • Warren & Sweat Tree Stands • Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers : Wheeled Coach Industries • White Aluminum • Woodies Rattlers
Florida Outdoor Writers Association (FOWA) 2016
FOWA 2014 Corporate/Tourism Self Promotion, Website
FOWA 2012 Corporate/Tourism/Self Promotion, Website
FOWA 2011 Corporate/Tourism/Self Promotion, Website
Fishing Secrets, Central Florida’s Polk County “Bass Capital of the World”
Printing Industries of Florida “Best of Category,” Product Catalog
Folio Magazine (NYC) “Best Overall Design,” Product Catalog
4th Dist. Am. Adv. Fed., Inc. Gold ADDY, TV Commercial
MAMi (9) “Best of Category” + “Best of Show” – Print Media
Commended “Best of Show Reel Category”
“Best of Category Reel & Lure” “Best of Show Reel”
“Best of Category Reel & Lure”
“Best of Category Fly Fishing Reel & Lure” “Best of Show Reel”
Tackle Times Daily News, Las Vegas, NV – “Best of Show Packaging”
Georgia Tech, Certified Course – October 2020
LinkedIn – 2019
LinkedIn – 2019
@LilRascalsDogRescue
Lil Rascals Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer dog rescue in Central Florida that began for the same reason many others begin their rescue missions. There is a need in every community, in every town, city and country to help those who have no voice: the abused, abandoned and neglected dogs of this world. We are here to help save these dogs in need, rehabilitate them and then help them find their forever homes.
Photo credit: @thedographerofficial
@RescueMeOrlando
“We are so incredibly humbled that for more than 4 years we have had billboards up in Central Florida! We have seen them in Orange, Brevard, Volusia & Seminole Counties. These billboards were created with love by Clear Channel Outdoor, Luma Photography, @OutdrzByDesign, Kathryn Dunn Oertel & Pam Richards. Together they wanted to help get our name out in the community and ultimately help us save more dogs. All talent, time, supplies & production were donated by these amazing people/companies.”
