Creative Director & Graphic Designer
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I thrive on setting creative standards and leading brand vision from concept to execution. I'm energized by collaboration—especially with talented people who challenge me to grow—and I believe in honest critique as the path to better design. I'm committed to sustainable creative culture: giving teams the right tools, respecting individual differences, and protecting against burnout.
On a personal level, I draw daily and have a perpetual love affair with typography. Most of all, I just love getting to work.
Art Director at Katz & Associates (2018-05 – 2025)
Led and developed a high-performing creative team delivering award-winning campaigns across video, graphic design, illustration, animation, and web design. Spearheaded new business pitches that secured key accounts and drove significant agency growth.
Creative Arts Director, Graphic Designer at Horizon Christian Fellowship (2004-01 – 2017)
As the Creative Director, I was responsible for the creative process for designing, creating and executing all creative elements used in weekend worship services as well as the brand management and communication channels for the church and ministries. Along with those tasks I lead the Video and Graphics team working with them directly on all design projects.
Lead Independent Designer at Dikaioo Restaurant (2003-01 – 2004-01)
I was given the opportunity to create a restaurant concept from the ground up. The tasks included: logo and brand development, website, menu design, ad campaigns for all marketing and advertising, merchandise design: t-shirts etc., interior design i.e. color, design of tables and booths, wall finishes, color and layout.
Senior Graphic Designer at Father Joe's Villages (2002-05 – 2003-06)
As the Senior Graphic Designer, I worked directly with the Communications Director on all Design and Marketing Projects as well with Father Joe Carroll on the larger Capital Projects.
Art Director at I-Street Magazine (2000-01 – 2002-05)
As the Art Director, I was responsible for working directly with the editor and copywriters on a monthly magazine publication that covered the dot.com technology start-up scene of Chicago. i-Street magazine was a full color tabloid production.
Art Director at Inside Publications (1998-03 – 2000-01)
Art Director for weekly Chicago North Side family owned newspaper. Responsible for weekly layout and design of ads and editorial content.
Graphic Designer at The Post Tribune (1997 – 1998)
Lead designer for the automotive and real estate newspaper sections. Developed multiple ad campaigns, created custom graphics for the editorial department, ran 4 color process film to press plates for the press team and implemented the first PDFs to print/film for the art department.
General Education – Purdue Calumet (1995 – 1995)
Art, Audio, Creative Writing – Columbia College (1996 – 1997)
Certification in QuarkXpress – Mac University (1997 – 1997)
