Associate Creative Director | The Mx Group | June 2021–present
Looking at B2B in a whole new way. Leading the creation of strategic, results-focused campaigns while developing creative solutions that work across different platforms. Working closely with creative, account, and other teams to make sure projects run smoothly and align with client goals. Supporting and mentoring junior creatives, helping them grow in their careers and building a strong, collaborative, and high-performing team.
Petro-Canada Lubricants, NAIC, Okta, Envoy, Olam Food Ingredients, Tempur+Sealy, Graphic Packaging International, FujiFilm, Polly, Loctite
Senior Art Director | The Mx Group | April 2019–June 2021
Created and rolled out strategic, on-brand creative solutions across different media platforms, making sure everything aligned with client goals and industry standards. Worked closely with creative directors, copywriters, and experts to keep the creative vision consistent across all channels. Helped out fellow directors and designers by offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship, creating a supportive team atmosphere and helping the creative department grow and succeed.
Cox Automotive, vAuto, Manheim Express, Dealertrack, Vin Solutions, Grundfos, Tempur+Sealy, US Cellular, Parsable
Art Director | The Mx Group | December 2015–April 2019
Created and delivered on-brand creative solutions across different media platforms, making sure they matched client goals and industry standards. Worked closely with creative directors, copywriters, and experts to keep the creative look and feel consistent across all channels.
vAuto, Grundfos, Vin Solutions, Probat Burns, GE, Dealertrack, Tempur+Sealy, NextGear Capital, J.D. Power
Associate Art Director | The Mx Group | December 2013–December 2015
Helped art and creative directors by jumping in on a variety of projects, making sure everything was executed to a high standard across different campaigns and platforms. Developed on-brand creative solutions that hit client goals. Worked closely with copywriters and experts to keep everything cohesive. Played a key role in keeping projects on track, stepping in where needed to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
vAuto, Grundfos, Dealertrack, DealShield, Vin Solutions, GE, Tempur+Sealy, Abaco, John Crane
Senior Graphic Designer | Cooper Hong Inc. | July 2007–December 2013
Served as the lead creative within the company, spearheading projects across brand development, web design, social media, event marketing, print, and advertising. Played a multifaceted role within the department, ensuring seamless collaboration and adaptability to meet diverse project needs. Worked closely with outside vendors to execute high-quality deliverables while maintaining project efficiencies and timelines. Earned multiple awards, recognizing excellence in creative direction and impactful execution.
Case Construction, New Holland, Kobelso, Bison Gear, Elgin Sweeper, Vactor, Jetstream, ConExpo/AG, Literacy Volunteers Illinois
Graphic Designer | DDB Chicago | November 2006–July 2007
I did what entry level designers do … made stuff and fixed stuff. Worked along side art directors creating identity systems, layouts, web pages, modules, mograph & video, fetched coffees, worked late nights, made sure those drop shadows were perfect and had a blast starting my career.
McDonalds, Career Builder, Dell, Babybel, Miller Brewing Company
Education
Associates of Digital Arts and Design | 2006
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design | 2005
Illinois State University