Education
Bachelor of Fine Art — GPA 3.41
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
Masters of Art in Education (unfinished) — GPA 4.0
Avila University, Kansas City, MO
Professional History
Guide the creative development of all types of brand materials including print, electronic media, signage and displays with a strong emphasis on integrated marketing and measurable results. Build cohesive brand experiences for our clients, which include Fortune 500 companies, from initial logo development to social media marketing and everything in between. Provide frameworks for SEO and a full range of online marketing services. Initiate and provide internal workflow solutions which improve the speed and quality of our services and improve profitability.
Direct and perform creative development on multiple projects simultaneously. Manage creative teams of up to eight people in conjunction with vendors and various service providers. Develop and maintain productive client relationships including new business development. Successfully launch and market brands, programs and products across various mediums and media for local, regional and national companies. Initiate, implement and manage operational practices to improve workflow efficiency, accuracy and service to our clients.
3 Years — Senior Art Director
D3, Inc. (now Spur Communications), Kansas City, MO visit site
Responsible for and coordinated the creation of all forms of printed material, environmental graphics, and web presences utilizing market research and usability audits to direct strategic marketing communications for new product launches, new business initiatives, brand equity development, and e-commerce solutions. Local, national and multi-national companies.
Full Term — Certificate Instructor
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO visit site
Developed and administered curriculum and testing practices to meet department learning outcomes for introductory page layout course.
2 Years — Art Director
Revolution Inc. Kansas City, MO (defunct)
Responsible for brand management and new communications development for Hill's Pet Nutrition (Science Diet) veterinary division, a multi-national corporation. Development of business identities for local and regional businesses. Campaign development for Heart of America, Spring 2000. Co-design and production of product launch material for Microsoft's Windows 2000 software.
2 Years — Designer
Morvil Advertising + Design Group, Wilmington, NC visit site
Responsible for concept, design, production and delivery of business identity, print media, packaging, outdoor signage, and trade show environments. Local and regional clients.
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