Resume

2022 - 2024

Art Director

RAZR MARKETING • In this role I worked with clients spanning many industries including grocery, technology, healthcare and retail. As a strategic and conceptual leader I helped guide and shape the work, the team and the brands of our clients. I was 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 regularly presented creative work to both internal and external audiences to explain our design thinking and rationale. Laid off due to company budget cuts.

2019-2022

Art Director

COLLEGIS EDUCATION • Working an AD at Collegis I collaborated on a daily basis with project managers, marketers, copywriters, designers and contractors. I had one direct report, a graphic designer, whom I managed on a daily basis. I worked with ACDs to develop strategically inspired and creatively led cross-channel ideas from concept to fruition. I was tasked with 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 • When I was promoted to senior graphic designer I continued all my graphic designer tasks and added leadership responsibilities. Some of these included presenting strategy behind the work, helping develop and manage lower level designers and taking the design lead on projects.

2013-2016

Graphic Designer

COLLEGIS EDUCATION • Worked 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 created 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.