EXPERIENCE
Freelance Creative | Jan 2007 – Present
Work in a consultative capacity to elevate client communications through the use of branding, systems-based website design, social campaigns, and marketing collateral. Clients include Peak Construction, The Rebuilding Exchange, and Sportsplay Inc.
Senior Digital Art Director | The Mx Group, May 2018 – Feb 2023
Developed creative concepts, campaigns, digital products, and landing pages for B2B clients including Cummins, Siemens, Uptake, Grundfos, Petro-Canada, and Zekelman Steel. Responsible for synthesizing client input into product requirements, creative collaboration and concept development, client presentation, consult, and oversight of final concept through production and launch.
Associate Creative Director, Art | XenoPsi Media, July 2014 – Feb 2018
Managed and mentored a team of 6-8 full time and freelance art directors, designers, photographers, and copywriters in the development of brands, digital and traditional campaigns, product launches, social content, and interactive experiences for the Heaven Hill portfolio. Responsible for overall quality and timeliness of work, team development, client presentation and delivery, talent sourcing, and vendor management.
Design Lead | Redbox, Jan 2013 – Jul 2014
Co-led a team of three visual and user experience designers through the responsive redesign of redbox.com, as well as overhauls to iOS and Android native apps. Responsibilities included research intake and synthesis, concept development and definition of new online visual language, stakeholder presentation and management, qualitative user testing, refinement, and development oversight.
Designer | Isobar, Oct 2011 – Dec 2012
Partnered with user experience designers, developers, and internal stakeholders to bring enterprise level brand experiences to life across web, mobile, and tablet touch points for clients including the USAF, Fidelity Investments, Healthways, Stratalogica, and SGS. Responsibilities included stakeholder and client consults, visual concept development, and creative presentation.
Art Director | Aisle Rocket Studios, Jun 2009 – July 2010
Provided art direction and design for websites, splash pages, custom interactive experiences, and promotional emails for clients including Sears, Kmart, Craftsman, Kenmore, Whirlpool, and The Great Indoors.
Interactive Designer | Motorola, Oct 2006 – Jan 2009
Worked with staff visual and user experience designers, researchers, and developers in the creation of media assets, icons, product demos, and display design for mobile devices within the Motorola portfolio of products.
Interactive Designer | Brighton Agency, Jun 2006 – Aug 2008
Designed, provided front end code, launched, and maintained online properties and promotional emails for clients including Comcast, Scottrade, Natura Pet Foods, Colorado Norton Works, Clayton Chamber of Commerce, and Sheet Metal Workers Local 36.
Art Director Intern | Zipatoni, Summer 2005
Created concepts and artwork for pitch presentations, ads and promotional campaigns for Jim Beam, Maytag, DeKuyper, and Jamba Juice.
SKILLS
Creative concept development
Collaboration
UI design
Iterative design and prototyping
Stakeholder management
Active listening
Qualitative research
Agile workflows
Figma, Sketch, Invision, Adobe CC
Project management
EDUCATION
Southeast Missouri State University, May 2006
BFA, Graphic Design
Magna Cum Laude Graduate