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The Smart Behind the Art

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My main function is to create and maintain organization’s visual identity across all mediums. I also write large-scale project RFP’s creating and maintaining project timelines for both internal teams and external partners. Handling all designs for marketing materials, web creation / maintenance, on-site signage, wayfinding, and exhibit needs. I also manage vendor relationships, freelancers, creative budgets and any estimates needed for projects. I Led our website redeisgn. Managing the internal content creation, liaison with our vendor partner, and the continual maintenance via Drupal.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium: Dubuque, IA 2016-present
Creative Services Manager
My main function is to create and maintain organization’s visual identity across all mediums. I also write large-scale project RFP’s creating and maintaining project timelines for both internal teams and external partners. Handling all designs for marketing materials, web creation / maintenance, on-site signage, wayfinding, and exhibit needs. I also manage vendor relationships, freelancers, creative budgets and any estimates needed for projects. I Led our website redeisgn. Managing the internal content creation, liaison with our vendor partner, and the continual maintenance via Drupal.
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 collateral, signage (including ATM wrap, car wraps, environmental initiatives), videos, social content and digital assets. Managing the look / feel over a dozen different brands.
HTLF: Dubuque, IA 2017-2021
Creative Services Strategist
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 collateral, signage (including ATM wrap, car wraps, environmental initiatives), videos, social content and digital assets. Managing the look / feel over a dozen different brands.
Managed multiple projects while meeting fast-paced deadlines. Created both digital and traditional assets.
Contract/Freelance Designer: 2015-present
Clients include: Lee Jeans, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, IAAO, Freighthouse Fitness, Mokan Greyhound Adoption and many more.
Managed multiple projects while meeting fast-paced deadlines. Created both digital and traditional assets.
Concepted with Creative Director and copywriters to create all things traditional, digital and environmental. Collaborated with multiple departments.
The Mars Agency/RedFuse: Kansas City, MO 2011-2015
Graphic Designer/Art Director
Concepted with Creative Director and copywriters to create all things traditional, digital and environmental. Collaborated with multiple departments.
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.
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.
Port of Dubuque Design Committee | AAF Dubuque Executive Board (2019-2024)
Organizations
NICC Marketing Advisory Board | Port of Dubuque Marketing Group
Port of Dubuque Design Committee | AAF Dubuque Executive Board (2019-2024)
AAF Dubuque AAA Member of the Year 2020-21 | Gold & Top Three Addy Awards | Silver W3
Awards
2025 AAF Silver Medal Award | 2024 WLN Achievement Award
AAF Dubuque AAA Member of the Year 2020-21 | Gold & Top Three Addy Awards | Silver W3
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