Work Experience

HLK | HughesLeahyKalrovic: St. Louis, Mo
Sr. Art Director: 10/21–1/23

Art direction for Envu Professional Pest Management and Environmental Sciences. Leading creative for large campaigns and overseeing mid and junior level art directors during campaign tactical buildout. Directing design across digital and print platforms. Overseeing pre-production, photoshoots and content capture trips. Mentoring junior art directors.

IN Connected Marketing: Chicago, Il
Art Director: 10/18–10/21

Responsible for shopper marketing and consumer promotions for Tyson Foods. Successfully executed the 2020 Summer Grilling and 2021 Walmart Gaming campaigns. Working in close collaboration with copywriters, production team, developers, account and print managers throughout the entire project to strategize and execute smart, successful results. Managed photoshoots; planning, scheduling and providing on-set direction to photographers, food stylists and assistants.

Freelance Graphic Designer
Art Director: 1/17–5/20

Clients include Miskatonic Brewing Company, Stout Collective, and Good Beer Hunting. Responsibilities included branding and strategy for bars & restaurants, infographics, refreshing existing artwork, editorial artwork, packaging design, banner ads, custom typography and marketing collateral.

Itzy Ritzy: Naperville, Il
Lead Graphic Designer: 11/17–10/18

Designed and produced creative projects both in-house and client base. Responsibilities include a full refresh of the current and new packaging line, designed and developed the 2018/19 product catalog, art directinOg photo and video shoots. Product development including research, design, technical specifications and production. Product photography and editing, retouching, key lining and print production.

Solemn Oath Brewery: Naperville, Il
Graphic Designer: 5/16–11/17

Designed materials for marketing and sales support, production artwork, product launches and promotion. Designed the brand standards guide, event branding, illustrations, and typography. Other responsibilities included product and event photography.