Summary
I’m a passionate creative professional who thrives on connecting with people and excels at elevating brands through compelling storytelling, impactful design, and engaging content.
Are you looking for:
A Contract Designer who can bring your vision to life with creativity and precision?
A Design Operations Manager who excels in team leadership and strategic operations?
A Specialist in Graphic, 3D, or Multimedia Design with a diverse skill set?
Super-Skills:
Creative & People-Driven Professional: Specializing in executing the end-to-end creative process (concept to completion), team operations management, and strategic business development.
Team Leader & Collaborator: Proven experience in managing and developing onboarding initiatives, growth strategies, internal team support systems, and relationship-building initiatives. Strong ability to establish direction, encourage continuous improvement, and foster innovation with impeccable execution.
Efficient and Attentive: Demonstrates exceptional skill in delivering high-quality work promptly. Quickly adapts to new information and actively listens to client needs, ensuring their vision is brought to life with precision and care.
Capabilities:
Creative Services Management and Operations
Mentorship
Graphic and Web Design
3D Design, Modeling and Rendering
Video and Podcast Production
Design Thinking
Recruiting and Retention
Process Development and Documentation
Strong Organizational Skills
Adaptable to Change
Industries:
Architecture
Collegiate and Professional Sports
Construction
Consumer Packaged Goods
Display Design
Emerging Brands
Entertainment
Environmental Design
Home and Business Security
Local and Small Business
Manufacturing
Non-Profit
Real Estate
Retail Merchandising
Telecom
Experience
Successfully guided an emerging brand from concept to completion, leading to their product being featured on Target shelves.
Implemented DesignMerge software to helpf streamline a large catalog project for Walmart.
Managed day-to-day design studio operations.
Directed creative from conceptual design to prototype.
Developed conceptual design packages and pitch decks.
Assisted the Marketing team with RFP design, website design and maintenance, and podcast editing and production.
Producer of the Blue Light Special Podcast -- Blue Light Special is the podcast for CPG brand marketers who want to lighten up their hustle in retail and real life.
Fostered team culture during remote work by planning online events for team.
Led the project management team.
Developed and implemented new processes.
Managed several small/legacy projects.
Increased overall design studio revenue by 233.33% over 4 years.
Co-founded and led the company’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Developed and implemented onboarding and continuous education processes.
Oversaw creative and operations staff.
Ensured projects were profitable, on-time, and on-budget.
Improved processes based on employee feedback analysis.
Played a key role in day-to-day operations, capacity planning, and recruitment.
Familiar with message schedules, ADA compliance, and internal drawing reviews.
Drafted and monitored RFPs, proposals, contracts, project briefs, and kick-offs.
Assisted with programming exercises and developed project estimates.
Maintained organization in a fast-paced environment.
Winner of several College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), now College Sports Communicators, Publications & Digital Design Awards
Developed, designed, and implemented the first-ever digital magazine for Kansas Athletics, Rock Chalk Weekly.
Managed creative services elements for communications, marketing, funudraising, recruiting, compliance, and sales.
Developed creative campaigns for 18 varsity sports.
Ensured brand consistency through all visual content.
Implemented project management software to track and monitor projects.
Fostered cooperative working relationships within internal departments.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, PROTECTION 1
Produced animated videos and social content during the early days of social media.
Implemented an online portal for sales associates to order marketing materials and branded items.
Managed the in-house production and design of posters and marketing collateral for distribution to regional offices for annual kick-offs.
Designed and produced all customer-facing print and digital collateral for marketing campaigns and sales support.
Collaborated closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, Marketing Director, Copywriter, and Communications Coordinator.
Software
Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat, Animate, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro
Asana
Basecamp
Concur
Constant Contact
Figma
MailChimp
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, SharePoint
Miro
Monday.com
Paycom
Salesforce
SketchUp
Slack
Wrike
Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
Lawrence, Kansas
Certifications
In-House Management Certification, HOW Design
Adobe DPS Certification, HOW Design
HTML & CSS Certification, Johnson County Community College