EQUAL PARTS STRATEGY & DESIGN
SUMMARY
Having straddled the line between design and strategy throughout my career, I discovered the sweet spot is art direction. For the past ten years, I’ve collaborated with global brands on their design journeys, understanding their needs from both sides of the brief. Within the past few years, I fueled my creative fire by returning to school, honing my design skills to elevate my strategies. Now, I’m eager to leverage this combined expertise as an Art Director for a brand that shares my passion for impactful storytelling.
STRATEGY EXPERIENCE
Brand Marketing Manager
Creative Memories
05/20-Present
Global Marketing Manager
MOO
Previous: Sr. Marketing Associate, Marketing Associate 09/16-05/20
Creative Marketing Associate Urban Green Energy 08/14-02/16
Marketing Coordinator Interbrand 05/14-08/14
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Brainco
Art Direction Certificate 12/20-12/21
Chicago Portfolio School Summer Portfolio Program 06/21-09/21
The University of Kansas BS, Journalism Strategic Communication Emphasis in Visual Communication 08/10-05/14
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Creative Strategy & Design
Freelance
Clients include: MOO, JK Diamond Company, Alissa Kay Creative, and more 02/16-Present
Creative Director
University Daily Kansan 08/13-01/14
Art Department Intern Rolling Stone Magazine 05/13-08/13
Editorial Designer University Daily Kansan 05/12-05/13
SKILLS & TOOLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Squarespace, Visual Communication, Illustration, Layout, Presenting, Creative Problem Solving, Brand Strategy, Customer Loyalty, Journey Mapping, Storytelling, Concepting, Adaptability, Self-Motivated
PORTFOLIO RECOGNITION
• Best of Show,Campaign, AAF
• Silver, Campaign, AdFed MN The Show
• Bronze, Outdoor, AdFed MN The Show