I want you to feel comfortable working with someone you may never meet in person, so I've included some personal information about myself. My name is Jennifer Hautman and I'm originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. I was raised by fairly strict parents who instilled in me a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility, which is rather unusual for an artsy-fartsy type. Besides a design sense, my personality and communication skills are two of my strongest attributes. I attended Miami University in Oxford Ohio and received my BFA in Graphic Design. My first design job was at a television station. I designed and produced a monthly magazine, logos, on-air graphics and other promotional materials. I distinctly remember thinking to myself after a week on the job, “I can't believe they're actually paying me to do this.” A sure sign that I had chosen the right profession. In 3 years I managed to work my way up to Art Director. After that I held various positions for graphic design companies and ad agencies before making my own business a priority. Throughout my 20+ year design career I have learned what it takes to stand out and present a professional image. But don't take my word for it. See what others have said about my work. In 1996 we moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in search of open water, warmth, and bright sunny days. We then moved to Slidell which is just north of New Orleans. After our home was flooded by hurricane Katrina we moved to St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. My husband and I have been married for 17+ years. We have two adorable cats and enjoy home remodeling and sailing. In 2005 I changed the name of my business from Hautman Web Design to Big Blue Design. People had great difficulty spelling and remembering the name Hautman (a critical factor in regards to a domain name!) so I decided to bite the bullet and make the change.