EXPERIENCE

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.: Dubuque, IA 2017-present
Creative Services Strategist-electronic channels
I am part of a team that creates and implements omni channel regional and national campaigns. Handling the full process from conception to creation. Working with both in-house teams, external agencies and freelancers. Creating internal collateral and signage needs (including ATM wrap, car wraps, environmental initiatives) Managing the look/feel for electronic channels consisting of over a dozen different brand sites as well as creating digital ads and web assets.

Shepherd Inc: Dubuque, IA 2016-2017
Graphic Designer
Create book interior layouts, book covers, art/charts and collateral. Was lead on rebranding their logo, look and website.

Contract/Freelance Designer: 2015-present
Clients include: Lee Jeans, IAAO, Freighthouse Fitness, Mokan Greyhound Adoption and many more.
Managed multiple projects while meeting fast-paced deadlines. Created both digital and traditional assets.

The Mars Agency/RedFuse: Kansas City, MO 2011-2015
Graphic Designer
Concepted with Creative Director and copywriters to create all things traditional, digital and environmental. Collaborated with multiple departments.

Gragg Advertising: Kansas City, MO 2006-2011
Senior Production Artist
Lead designer for numerous regional & national clients. Implementing print, TV and digital campaigns. Also was the main vendor contact, solicited estimates and performed press checks.

Carlisle Communications: Dubuque, IA 2005-2006
Graphic Designer
Created book interior layouts, developed original icons and book covers.

EDUCATION
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA (1998-2001)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, December, 2001
Advertising Design emphasis