Owner / Designer
Oct. ‘10 - Present
St. Charles, IL

• Forged premium vector visual identities and logos for clients, leveraging Adobe Illustrator.

• Educated mid-size businesses on lead generation and executed high-performing campaigns.

• Utilized AI tools to identify client website weaknesses, improving them for better rankings.

• Sustained a perfect client satisfaction rate with five-star ratings across all platforms.

• Developed various client websites, from e-commerce solutions to portfolios.

• Created visually engaging videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Senior Art Director
Jan. ‘20 - Present
Lombard, IL

• Harnessed Figma to craft user interface designs that converted site visitors to loyal customers.

• Managed Google Drive, Slides, and Docs to develop experiential client presentations and workshops.

• Developed WordPress and Umbraco sites with exceptional uptime and robust search presence.

• Designed high-CTR Google AdWords and PPC campaigns, optimizing them for maximum engagement.

• Created marketing campaigns with high conversions, utilizing automation and integrations.

• Leveraged Adobe Illustrator and InDesign for crafting visually stunning brand standards.

Art Director
Nov. ‘18 - Dec. ‘19
St. Charles, IL

• Entrusted with the agency’s entire rebranding; I handled renaming, logo, and website redesign.

• As art director, I lead a team of writers, developers, and designers to create visual excellence.

• Led estimation, forecasting, and presentations for client design proposals ensuring precision.

• Employed content creators, product photography, and stock to create converting ad campaigns.

• Managed in-house product photoshoots, performing retouches with Adobe Lightroom.

• Created high-conversion websites focusing on quality lead generation and SEO optimization.

Sr. Graphic Designer
Jan. ‘17 - Nov. ‘18
San Antonio, TX

• Led design and in-store marketing for two major fast-food chains, enhancing brand visibility.

• Conceived multifaceted ads: billboards, banners, landing pages, EDDM, and email campaigns.

• Designed a custom-coded website enabling clients to create white-label branded products.

• Developed InDesign templates with variable data for customized restaurant art creation.

• Streamlined logistics across kitting, logistics, and design departments for better in-house efficiency.

• Created eye-catching large-format point-of-purchase experiences design to drive in store sales.

Sr. Graphic Designer
Sep. ‘16 - May ‘19
Chicago, IL

• Crafted meaningful designs for a non-profit leveraging baseball to aid troubled inner-city youth.

• Utilized Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro for promotional videos for annual fundraisers.

• Developed annual reports aimed at attracting attention from charitable donors.

• Leveraged Mailchimp for newsletters, recording unprecedented engagement rates and list growth.

• Redesigned multiple team uniforms including existing team logos utilizing Adobe Illustrator.

• Organized successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, achieving record-breaking donations.

Jr. Graphic Designer
Mar. ‘15 - Nov. ‘16
Wisconsin Dells, WI

• Managed yearly content, ads, and campaigns for a national fast-food brand.

• Collaborated with resorts for seasonal campaigns, optimizing tourist revenue.

• Coordinated with press team on complex print jobs using Canon, HP printers with Firey software.

• Prepared files for unique press runs including UV coatings, Pantones, die cuts, and onsite proofing.

• Maintained organized file system with PO and job numbers for easy recall of past and present work.

• Branded theme park rides, attractions, and eateries for the waterpark capital of the world.

Jr. Graphic Designer
Sep. ‘14 - Dec. ‘14
Madison, WI

• Assisted in crafting engaging user interfaces for Norwegian heritage experience kiosk.

• Developed visuals for one of the NCAA’s most historic team’s hall-of-fame experiences.

• Used Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign for wayfinding in a multi-million dollar medical facility.

• Designed ADA-compliant, multilingual user interface map designs for a museum helpdesk kiosk.

• Created pitches, mockups, and renderings for prospective mutli-million dollar client presentations.

• Ensured strict to-scale design, maintaining dimensional accuracy in all final outputs.

Studio Intern
May. ‘14 - Aug. ‘14
Madison, WI

• Attended a semester-long internship for a premier national marketing agency.

• Designed a successful, still running lead generation campaign for a national fast-food chain.

• Employed Adobe InDesign for crafting intricate typeset layouts for complex annual reports.

• Enhanced high-resolution food photography using Adobe Photoshop, readying them for public release.

• Crafted two unique logos and brand standards for two Super PACs using Adobe Illustrator.

• Optimized file sizes for interactive lead generation games, ensuring minimal load times.

Creative Ninja
Apr. ‘13 - Sep. ‘13
Schaumburg, IL

• Drove visual strategy during a season-long graphic design internship for the minor league baseball team.

• Bolstered digital presence by managing and updating the team’s website via WordPress.

• Part of the award-winning team recognized for creative excellence at season conclusion.

• Crafted and managed engaging content for diverse social platforms, gauging audience engagement.

• Captured marketable moments through in-game photography and editing via Adobe Lightroom.

• Created wide-format scoreboard visuals for sponsored content, update, and fan engagement.

• 2018 Best of San Antonio Award in the category of Graphic Design.

• Nominated by a panel of San Antonio businesses and leaders.

• In recognition of my contribution to the community.

• Selected as a Featured Cities Artist as recognition for my designs.

• Geofilters reaching 75 million and growing user interactions.

• My geofilters are frequently featured on Snapchat’s website.

• Highlighted as an “Emerging Designer” member in the Chicago area.

• Frequently participate in greater Chicago area design events.

• Featured on AIGA’s Eye on Design column.

• A non-profit project I run to aid failing Wisconsin businesses.

• I provide my branding and marketing expertise at no cost.

• The goal is to help local businesses get out of the red and shine.

Bachelor’s - Design
Schaumburg, IL
Graduation Date - Dec. 2013

• Graduated at the top of my class receiving several honors.

• Listed on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll during every semester.

• Participated in and led several student groups and initiatives.

Highschool Diploma
Montello, WI
Graduation Date - May 2010

• Multiple-time recipient of the prestigious Congressional Art Competition award.

• Secured scholarships from esteemed organizations, Scholastic and The Art Institutes.

• Dynamic participant in the school’s art department, contributing significantly to its programs.

User Experience Principles and Processes
Coursera Certification
Chicago, IL May 2022

• Developed advanced UX processes for exceptional product design, focusing on innovation.

• Achieved a deep comprehension of usability, desirability, adoptability, and iterative design aspects.

• Acquired expertise in UX research methods and user needs analysis by crafting user-centric solutions.

From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories
Coursera Certification
Chicago, IL
Jul. 2022

• Honed the skill of telling engaging brand stories and utilizing the power of narratives in branding.

• Developed a solid method for brand analysis, ensuring clarity, and precision in brand identities.

• Grew proficient in presenting creative pitches and bolstering brand communication strategies.

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Chicago, IL
Apr. 2022

• Developed skills in creating personas, user stories, journey maps, vital to understanding UX.

• Strengthened proficiency in usability studies, crafting wireframes, and prototypes for UX design.

• Designed social good and responsive design, emphasizing accessibility and user-centered design.

Online Certification
San Antonio, TX
May 2018

• Utilized resources to sharpen skills and achieve proficiency across eight distinct certifications.

• Built expertise in various domains like digital marketing, media planning, and creative strategies.

• Earned specialist badges in areas such as discovery commerce, mobile ads, ad APIs, and beyond.