Creative Services Manager
GALE Pacific; Charlotte, NC (8/22– Present)
Lead US creative team, overseeing project execution and optimizing workflows. Spearhead photo/video shoots and streamline project management processes. Drive multiple marketing initiatives and contribute to sales pitches. Design packaging for diverse products and sub-brands.
Contract Senior Multimedia Designer
Kaplan Inc; Remote (3/22– 8/22)
Crafted digital marketing campaigns for various departments and partnerships. Produced static/animated display ads and dynamic social media assets.
Art Director
Adams Outdoor Advertising; Charlotte, NC (4/18– 3/22)
Designed compelling out-of-home and digital campaigns across media channels. Managed a team of designers and contributed to national sales efforts.
Art Director
Retail Sports Marketing (RSM); Charlotte, NC (9/16 – 4/18)
Designed integrated marketing solutions for retail promotions, experiential marketing and other full service marketing. Worked with brands such as Kroger, Walmart, Stanley Black and Decker, Colgate, Remington and others. Projects included trade-show design, branding, websites, event branding, mobile/in-store activation events and more.
Creative Director
Pinckney Marketing; Charlotte, NC (11/14 – 9/16)
Managed creative team of full-service digital marketing agency. Developed 360º marketing campaigns for local and national clients in B2B and B2C industries. Projects included digital marketing, events, branding, billboards, signage, motion graphics, tv advertising and more.
Senior Graphic Designer
Spark Publications; Matthews, NC (4/14 – 7/14)
Led design initiatives for regional publications and supported new business endeavors.
Senior Graphic Designer
MessageMakers; Lansing, MI (10/09 – 4/14)
Lead designer for video, events and learning program agency. Projects included branding, event marketing, trade-show design, video content, educational materials, traditional marketing and more. Clients included Harley-Davidson, The Harley Owners Group, The Michigan Governors Inauguration, local non-profits and festivals.
Freelance Art Director
Riehl Solutions; Lansing, MI (5/14 – 1/20)
MessageMakers; Lansing, MI (4/14 – 3/19)
Simpatico Design Studio; Fredericksburg, VA (11/06 – 1/16)
Pinckney Marketing; Charlotte, NC (8/14 – 11/14 )
Tattoo Projects; Charlotte, NC (10/14 – 11/14)
Big Foot Media; Chicago, IL (8/14 – 10/14)
Collaborated nationally on projects spanning diverse industries and mediums.
Contract Photographer
SmithGifford Advertising; Falls Church, VA (6/09 – 8/09)
Provided photography services for agency clients on a part-time contract basis.
Junior Graphic Designer
MSU Library Printing Office; East Lansing, MI (6/08 – 5/09)
Designed materials for university library and departments, including event materials and signage.
Artist/Illustrator Intern
WKAR Radio/TV; East Lansing, MI (8/07 – 9/08)
Created diverse promotional materials for radio/TV station, blending print and online media.