EDUCATION Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (MFA) University of Illinois at Chicago–College of Art & Architecture Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design University of Cincinnati–College of Design, Art, Architecture, & Planning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Art Academy of Cincinnati–Cincinnati, Ohio Head of Design 2012–Present. Leverage creative vision to define exciting new brand identities and messaging for both individuals and companies. Select Contributions/Achievements:
Enjen Brand Design–Cincinnati, Ohio Founding Creative Director, 2019–Present. Leverage creative vision to define exciting new brand identities and messaging for both individuals and companies. Select Contributions/Achievements:
Stuller, Inc.–Lafayette, Louisiana Executive Director of Creative and Brand, 2016 to 2019. Accepted the mandate of executive leadership to be the driving force behind development of customer segmentation and brand identity & themes for the extensive Stuller, Inc. product portfolio that includes jewelry, mountings, diamonds, gemstones, tools, and supplies among others. Built and directed a 20-member team of Strategists, Designers, Content Developers, Photographers, and Copywriters that excelled at taking brand experience to new levels of performance. Select Contributions/Achievements:
Colgate Palmolive–New York, New York Design Manager Consultant, 2016. Oversaw the global brand strategy for Colgate innovation, partnered with Marketing. CBX–New York, New York Creative Director, 2015. Oversaw ConAgra and Kimberly Clark accounts. LPK–Cincinnati, Ohio Global Creative Director, 2010–2015. Oversaw the global branding and partnered with Client Services and Strategists to significantly enhance the vision for each of Proctor & Gamble’s feminine care brands Always, Naturella, and Tampax. Areas of accountability included budget management, profitability, resource management, and leadership of the Global Creative team. Select Contributions/Achievements: Spearheaded strategy development for each product, and ensured consistency in messaging across the globe. Negotiated regional market relevance, increased awareness of cultural differentiators, and oversaw package execution for all three feminine care brands. ALWAYS
Procter and Gamble–Cincinnati, Ohio Senior Global Design Manager, 2002–2008. Controlled all aspects of the internal design process within the framework of the company’s multifunctional global teams (Marketing, R&D, Finance, Research) for brands such as Underjams, Evolv, Pampers, Always, and Tampax. Select Contributions/Achievements:
Completed Internships with F&W Publications, Lori Siebert Design Associates, David Carter Design Associates, Design Kitchen, and Retail Planning Associates (RPA). AFFILIATIONS AIGA, American Institute for Graphic Artist. Board member, Cincinnati chapter 2010. SOTA, The Society of Typographic Aficionados |