EXPERIENCE
Director | The Coop — 2009 - Now
Developed the branding & operational structure for one of
Chicago’s 1st coworking spaces. Started a functioning
gallery within the space featuring various rotating artists.
Designer | One Design Company — 2008 - Now
Run boutique-sized web, print & environmental projects from concept
to completion. Promoted from Studio Mananger to Designer & have
become well-versed in web development.
Freelancer | Wilton — 2008 - 2009
Provided design & production support to the Senior
Product Manager with seasonal packaging projects.
Co-founder | INDO — 2007 - Now
Visual firm with a focus on window display from
creation to fabrication in boutiques around the city.
Freelancer | The Weston Gallery — 2007 - 2008
Lead in the production department managing mock-ups,
dielines & design for packaging projects.
Freelancer | The Monogram Group — 2007
Worked with Creative Director & Account
Manager on various existing accounts.
Lead Designer | Varitalk — 2006 - 2008
Responsible for all creative content including several
notable & award-winning campaigns.
Creative Intern | The Monogram Group — 2005 - 2006
Appointed as stylist for television spot, participated in
off-site photo shoot & won bake-off of the interns.
Graphic Designer | The Columbia Chronicle — 2004 - 2005
Designed sidebars, graphics & adverts. Assigned marketing
duties to promote the relationship between Columbia & local businesses.
EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago — 2002 - 2005
BFA Art & Design, Graphic Design
Graduated with honors, GPA 3.605
Chicago, Illinois 2002-2005
Eastern Michigan University — 2001
Michigan Merit Scholarship
Ypsilanti, MI 2001
TECHNOLOGY
MAC/PCAdobe Creative Suite CS3
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Microsoft Office Suite
Powerpoint Word
Excel
Macromedia
Freehand
QuarkXPress
TypeTool
Web
Email Blasts
Javascript
HTML
CSS
FTP
AWARDS
Webby (2 categories) 2007
IMA (2 categories) 2007
The Hollywood Reporter: Key Art 2007
Horizon Interactive 2006
Chicago Dept. of Environment Logo Contest (1st place) 2006
Member of AIGA