Work
Experience
2022 - Present
Art Director
RAZR MARKETING • In this role I work with clients spanning many industries including grocery, technology, healthcare and retail. As a strategic and conceptual leader I help guide and shape the work, the team and the brands of our clients. I am always working in collaboration with the entire creative team along with project managers and account specialists to create the best outcome to meet client needs. I regularity present creative work to both internal and external audiences to explain our design thinking and rationale.
2019-2022
Art Director
COLLEGIS EDUCATION • Collaborated on a daily basis with project managers, marketers, copywriters, designers and contractors. I had one direct report, a graphic designer, that I managed on a daily basis. I worked with ACDs to develop strategically inspired and creatively led cross-channel ideas from concept to fruition. Conceptualizing, executing, presenting and designing creative projects that support around 8 brands at once. I mainly worked in the digital space with websites, landing pages, digital ads, UX strategy and design.
2016-2019
Senior Graphic Designer
COLLEGIS EDUCATION • Continued all my graphic designer tasks and added leadership responsibilities. Some of these included presenting strategy behind the work, help develop and manage lower level designers and take the design lead on projects.
2013-2016
Graphic Designer
COLLEGIS EDUCATION • Working with team members all across the company from client services to analytics and digital marketing. I collaborated with writers, designers, art directors and creative directors to create compelling marketing campaigns for our clients.
2012-2013
Production Artist
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE • Involved in the design and production of print, digital and web marketing materials. I managed, directed and create images for blog posts, infographics and social media. Heavily involved in social media initiatives and other digital marketing strategies.
2010-2012
Graphic Designer
KOCHEL PETERSON & ASSOCIATES • During my time at KPA I worked on book covers, book interiors, created multiple product mock ups, styled and directed photo shoots, worked on many fast paced projects at once, along with communicating with clients on a regular basis.
Education
2008-2010
University of Northwestern
St. Paul | Bachelor's Degree
in Graphic Design
Graduated 2010, Cum Laude
Skills
& Expertise
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ADOBE creative suite
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UX/UI design
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Microsoft suite
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Creative leadership
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Hand lettering
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Illustration
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Figma
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Sketch
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Drinking coffee
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Stopping to collaborate and listen
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Finding fellow weirdos