Brand innovator. Photoshop guru. I am a creative professional with a strong appetite for design. I pride myself on tackling any creative project with an innovative solution, even when it requires going out of my knowledge base to learn something new or relying on a talented team member to support the task. I have a visionary mind with a proven track record for success. Super focused on providing creativity to clients and customers within branding, package design & photography. Passion, inspiration and collaboration drive my craft and leadership style.
EXPERIENCE.
I have a B.A. in graphic design & photography from St. Mary’s University, MN, and have 10+ years professional experience as a Senior Art Director, 15+ years of Design & Photography, and 5 years of experiential art direction in Chicago. A detail-oriented creator with a vast range of experience in both agency and in-house settings for small/large businesses and CPG brands. Responsibilities include: art direction, innovation of client branding, package design, website creation, maintaining client brand standards, photography, work hand-in-hand with supply chain/production, photo direction, management of graphic designers, collaboration across support teams, and overall elevation of any creative task that is given to me.
SKILL SET.
Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom). Knowledge of project management programs (Mondays.com & Basecamp) and PowerPoint. I’ve also been dabbling in some other 3D rendering, presentation and motion programs.
SOME OF THE BRANDS I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH.
