EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • Figma

  • XD

  • AfterEffects

  • Sketch

  • Audition

  • Premiere Pro

  • Final Cut

  • Lightwave

  • Lightroom


Silent Spirits, 
Chicago, IL
August 2023 - Present
Design Director: Blending design leadership, expertise in brand storytelling, and hands-on creative execution to build disruptive beverage brands across spirits, wine, beer, cannabis and hemp RTDs, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea, water, and functional beverages. I help lead design from concept to shelf—crafting visual identities, packaging systems, and digital experiences that resonate with consumers and drive market impact.

Evoke, 
San Francisco, CA
October 2022 - June 2023
Senior UI/UX Designer: Led the design and execution of user-centered digital experiences for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, translating complex regulatory, scientific, and brand requirements into intuitive, accessible websites. Collaborated closely with strategy, development, and client stakeholders to design scalable UI systems, optimize user flows, and ensure compliance across platforms—balancing clarity, usability, and visual craft in a highly regulated environment.

Bohan, 
Nashville, TN
March 2022 - August 2022
Senior Art Director: Developed and executed high-volume, programmatic digital creative for Dollar General, delivering modular design systems that enabled rapid localization and campaign agility across channels. Partnered with account, strategy, and production teams to maintain brand consistency while optimizing creative for performance, efficiency, and scale. Bridging concept, design, and real-world execution in a fast-paced retail marketing environment.

WongDoody, 

Remote
November 2021 - March 2022
Design Principle: Leading the user interface design for an e-commerce platform as a member of the Front-End Experience team. Tasks include the creation of a Design System that contains all responsive UI components (Figma), designing high-fidelity mockups, collaborating on HTML/CSS with front-end developers in a sandbox environment, and presenting the UI experience to stakeholders for approvals.

FCB, 

Chicago, IL
May 2021 - November 2021
Art Director: Directed social, digital, and print creative for Boeing, translating complex technical and corporate messaging into clear, engaging visual storytelling. Partnered with strategy, copy, and account teams to develop integrated campaigns that balanced brand rigor with creative impact, ensuring consistency and precision across channels in a highly visible, high-stakes client environment.

Popskull, 
Chicago, IL
September 2019 - January 2021
Senior Designer: Served as a multidisciplinary creative across brand identity, packaging, social, digital, and video. Adapting quickly and wearing whatever hat was needed to move projects forward. Played an active role in shaping concepts through execution while mentoring junior designers through hands-on direction and workshops, fostering both creative growth and high-quality output in a fast-moving studio setting.

The Annex, 
Chicago, IL
September 2018 - September 2019
Art Director: Art directed integrated creative for Natural American Spirit and new business pitches, leading the development of digital content, direct mail, print campaigns, and specialty packaging. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to bring thoughtful, craft-driven concepts to life, balancing brand nuance, production realities, and persuasive storytelling.

Gertrude, Inc, 
Chicago, IL
June 2017 - September 2018
Designer: Created design solutions across print, web, video, and concept development, contributing to projects from early ideation through final execution. Worked collaboratively with creative and account teams to build strong client partnerships while delivering high-quality, budget-conscious work in a deadline-driven agency environment.

Bridgeport Coffee Company,
Chicago, IL
March 2012 - June 2017
Manager: I was responsible for scheduling, inventory, customer service and managing my team of 8 baristas. I increased my skills in customer interaction and effectiveness when working under pressure and managing time efficiently. As well as developing an understanding of employee/manager/customer dynamics and leadership.


SKILLS

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
2005 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design
Other courses include: Religious Studies, I gained valuable skills in my Graphic Design and supplementary courses that apply in all work fields, including excellent analytical, perceptive, original thought, and strong communication skills. My art studio classes made exceptional my skills in giving and receiving criticism gracefully and working quickly and effectively with others.

  • Nominated by professors for art scholarships 

  • Senior Juried Show: Best New Media

  • Study Abroad: Digital Film in Seoul, South Korea

  • Graduated the Chicago Portfolio School


HONORS & AWARDS

Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago, IL
April 2014 - June 2014
I was hired as a graphic designer to design a pitch book for potential investors. The book was for a 10 million dollar project to build a children’s campus at the Garfield Park Conservatory.


FREELANCE