skills
Art Direction
Digital
Brand Identity
Typography
Logo Design
Motion Graphics
Iconography
Illustration
Social Media
Television
Web Design
programs
Indesign.
My bread and butter. This is where all art assets are married with clean typography to create a killer layout. Every project I touch ends up here at some point.
Illustrator.
Perfect for making all of my illustrated and graphic elements look just right. It's also my go-to for logo design.
Photoshop.
For when I need a bluer sky, more contrast, or a touch of texture.
I have experience with programs such as After Effects, Final Cut, Dreamweaver and Lightroom as well.
experience
Senior Digital Designer at TTI Floorcare (Charlotte, NC)
I am the lead designer on a team of three. Most of my work is focused on Hoover, where I am responsible for all email promotions, landing pages and digital assets for Hoover’s website and all of our retailers’ websites. I create assets for Amazon, Target, WalMart, Home Depot, Menard’s and much more.
Senior Designer and Global Creative Lead at BNI Global (Charlotte, NC)
I was the lead for design and creative for a global team of almost 300,000 people. I rebranded the company and made digital and printed assets that are still used in chapters all over the world. These assets included infographics, branded Chapter materials, social media assets and websites. I also oversaw designers in other parts of the world.
Senior Creative Services Designer at Extended Stay America Hotels (Charlotte, NC)
I worked as one of two Creative Services designers on a team of 15 people. I am responsible for all revenue-generating digital projects—including emails, display ads, social media graphics, and photo editing. I also have the privilege to work with photographers who shoot all of our new and renovated properties.
Senior Designer at CompuCom Systems, Inc. (Fort Mill, SC)
I worked alongside three other designers, on a closely-knit marketing team. I made a multitude of deliverables for both the small and big business clients that CompuCom serves. We work with brands such as Apple, Target, Office Depot, and so much more. Though a lot of what I worked on was digital and web, I also got to work on some animation and icon design.
Senior Graphic Designer at The Marketing Agency (Charlotte, NC)
I worked on a small—but powerful—team of nine people. I was the lead designer that worked on everything from print and branding, to digital and social media for many clients.
Art Director at SMZ Advertising. (Detroit, MI)
For four years, I held the title of Art Director at SMZ, though I wore many hats during my tenure. I originated and assisted art direction, design, and branding on many multi-faceted campaigns and projects with over 20 clients.
I started out as an Art Direction Intern at SMZ and was able to quickly begin my solo journey with clients such as Community Choice Credit Union, SVS Vision and Group10 Management. I’ve formed meaningful professional relationships with these clients that last to this day.
Creative Director & Art Director for SecureIT. (Lansing, MI)
SecureIT chose my campaign proposal out of many others to represent their brand on Michigan State University’s campus. I curated and led all of the art direction, copywriting, and research used to make a social marketing campaign that is still being used on campus currently.
AWARDS
"D" Award | D-Show, 2016.
Category: Best of Integrated Branding Campaign
Client: Community Choice Credit Union
Silver Addy | The Addys, 2014.
This was a student Award for a commercial series I worked on for Oberon beer.
It also received the "Judge's Choice Award."
Silver Addy | The Addys, 2014.
This was a student award for a full campaign I worked on for SecureIT.
It was the highest scoring entry in its category.