• Creative direction

• Idea development

• Brand and identity development

• Project management

• Team leadership, mentoring, and providing feedback

• Graphic design, photo-editing, and illustration

• Event design, floor plans, and wayfinding design

• Space planning and interior design

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Microsoft Office Suite

• HTML/CSS, CMS, and web frameworks

Brand Governance

University Communications and Marketing

Manager of Creative Direction

IT Communications Office, University Communications and Marketing

• Brand identity promotion for the university as well as state, national, and international initiatives

• Address client challenges with creative and elegant ideas

• Develop the strategic vision for marketing campaigns, websites, social media, events, conferences, and trade shows

• Manage the success of marketing solutions with print and digital design deliverables for large and small-scale events with budgets ranging from $200-$200K

• Translate complex ideas into innovative print and digital materials for both tech-savvy and lay audiences

• Foster a highly communicative and collaborative team culture on over 100 projects a year

• Mentor designers to strengthen skills and support career development

• Provide design feedback to improve deliverables, clarify creative ideas, strengthen design, and keep projects on schedule

• Manage all aspects of production for print and electronic publications, including concept development, estimation of costs, design, digital production, content and advertising placement, and photography

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Collaborate closely with project managers, writers, designers, photographers, videographers, and front-end developers to achieve quality results

Design Team Lead for Print and Events

IT Communications Office, Office of the VP for Information Technology

• Oversaw the work of the creative team to ensure goals were met across departmental units and divisions

• Developed a forward-thinking culture of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity

• Reviewed the work of the creative team and provided constructive feedback

• Supported client growth through creative vision and a focus on excellence

• Developed and implemented creative strategies to achieve goals

Project Manager

IT Communications Office, Office of the VP for Information Technology

• Collaborated with stakeholders and the creative team to assess the communication needs and goals

• Created communications and/or project plans

• Estimated timelines and budgets

• Outlined the creative brief to the team and assigned tasks using project management software tools

• Built production schedules for individual deliverables within the plan or brief

• Monitored the progress of the creative team to meet or exceed milestones

• Managed expectations among the team and stakeholders as issues or changes arose

• Delivered projects on time and on budget

• Designed as needed (25% time allocation for design)

Visual Communications Specialist

Creative Services, Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations

• Collaborated with the project team about the creative brief and brainstormed as needed

• Prepared and produced print and digital layouts, presentations, and event deliverables

• Developed designs based on client requirements; proposed new ideas to exceed client expectations

• Worked in tandem with clients based on requirements, modifications, and feedback

• Updated project manager or client on progress, changes, and adjustments as needed

• Tracked time for accurate billing using project management software

• Maintained project schedules and completed work on time

• Ensured the final project was reviewed and edited for accuracy and quality

• Mentored student interns

Visual Communications Specialist

Office of the President

• Implemented the first coded monthly email updates from the President using simple HTML

• Worked closely with the presidential speech writer and press secretary to coordinate designs and presentations for ceremonies and overseas trips

• Prepared and produced reports, handouts, programs, and PowerPoint presentations for the President and First Lady

• Developed designs based on client requirements, modifications, and feedback

• Created collateral for special events, including invitations, tickets, holiday cards, programs, and specialty promotional items

• Designed and produced the archival journal documenting the presidential trip to Sweden, celebrating Elinor Ostrom’s Nobel Prize win in Economic Sciences

• Worked closely with the manager of events to coordinate print collateral with event decor and florals

Bachelor of Arts

Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana