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

• Created high-impact vector logos and visual identities using Adobe Illustrator.

• Consulted mid-sized businesses on lead generation strategies, driving substantial growth.

• Applied AI tools to identify website weaknesses, boosting SEO rankings and site performance.

• Achieved a flawless client satisfaction rate, consistently earning five-star reviews across platforms.

• Developed custom websites ranging from e-commerce solutions to creative portfolios.

• Produced compelling videos with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, enhancing engagement.

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

• Crafted user-friendly interfaces in Figma, converting casual visitors into loyal customers.

• Developed and led interactive presentations and workshops through Google Drive, Slides, and Docs.

• Built and maintained WordPress and Umbraco sites with impeccable uptime and strong search visibility.

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

• Engineered high-conversion marketing campaigns, integrating automation and tech tools.

• Created brand standards that set industry benchmarks using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.

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

• Spearheaded the agency’s rebranding, leading logo creation and complete website redesign.

• Directed a creative team of writers, developers, and designers, achieving exceptional results.

• Led client proposals, ensuring accurate estimates and successful presentations.
• Produced high-conversion ad campaigns, utilizing custom photography and stock imagery.

• Managed in-house photoshoots, retouching with Adobe Lightroom for flawless visuals.

• Developed lead-generating websites with a focus on SEO optimization and superior user experience.

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

• Directed marketing campaigns for major fast-food chains, boosting brand visibility nationwide.

• Designed multi-channel ads, including billboards, banners, landing pages, and email campaigns.

• Developed a custom-coded white-label website, enabling seamless branded product creation.

• Created InDesign templates with variable data for personalized restaurant marketing materials.

• Streamlined collaboration across logistics and design departments, increasing operational efficiency.

• Produced eye-catching point-of-sale displays, driving substantial in-store sales.

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

• Designed impactful visuals for a non-profit supporting inner-city youth through baseball.

• Created promotional videos for fundraisers using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

• Developed annual reports that caught the attention of high-value charitable donors.

• Managed Mailchimp newsletters, achieving record engagement and subscriber growth.

• Redesigned team uniforms, modernizing logos with Adobe Illustrator.

• Organized successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, breaking donation records.

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 a Norwegian heritage experience kiosk.

• Developed visuals for the NCAA’s most historic teams' 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 multi-million dollar client presentations.

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

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

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

• Managed and updated the team’s WordPress site, increasing digital engagement.

• Contributed to an award-winning team, recognized for creative excellence.

• Developed engaging social media content, boosting audience interaction and fan engagement.

• Captured and edited in-game photography, creating marketable content.

• Designed scoreboard visuals that increased sponsor visibility and fan engagement.

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.