I am a creative and collaborative designer and art director with over a decade of experience in developing engaging brands that bring content and experiences to life.

Education

The Art Institute of Seattle
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Programs

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Asana

Jira

Skills

Creative problem solving

Concept development

Storytelling

Collaboration

Leadership

Project management

Organization 

Attention to detail

Work Experience

The Starr Conspiracy

Senior Art Director | September 2021 – April 2024

I worked with multiple clients simultaneously as the creative lead on projects including brand identity, print and digital campaigns, report and ebook layout, and event strategy. I worked directly with clients and presented creative that aligned with their brand vision and message. I partnered with account managers and copywriters on these projects, ensuring that projects stayed in-budget and within scope. 

Aduro

Senior Manager of Brand | November 2020 – August 2021

I developed the vision and strategy of the Aduro new brand. I led planning and execution of all Marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness and demand to ensure company alignment and market relevancy. I served as a strategic leader and mentor to a team of creatives.

Creative Manager | January 2019 – November 2020

I created initial concepts and provided art direction and project management for all marketing initiatives. I led creative direction for Aduro’s brand refresh and communicated with marketing team, senior management and outside partners to develop a brand that reflects the company’s core values.

Senior Graphic Designer | August 2014 – December 2018

I executed brand identities for clients and print, digital, environmental, and interactive collateral for the Aduro brand. I led creative direction of event experiences and conducted weekly creative workshop sessions with the marketing team. 

Rusty George Creative

Graphic Designer | October 2012 – July 2014

I developed complete brand identities for clients from initial concept through execution of brand guidelines, print and digital collateral, and website design and development through Wordpress. I also worked on several campaigns that included billboards, print and digital ads, emails, and print collateral.

Contract Experience

The Starr Conspiracy | Design & Art Direction | May 2024 - Current
Waxwing Creative | Design & Art Direction | January 2021 - Current
Pliable | Design & Art Direction | October 2023 - January 2024
Little Bipsy | Creative Direction | November 2023
Giving Assistant | Email Marketing Design | June 2023 - July 2023
LTC Solutions | Graphic design | July 2018 - May 2019
Pryntlab | Brand Development | October 2018 - February 2019
Streem Consulting | Brand Development | July 2018 - January 2019
Hello, Cupcake | Environmental Design | April 2014 - September 2014

Professional references available upon request

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