About me
Based in St. Louis, MO, I am a self-proclaimed pizza enthusiast, always ready to try a new slice. When I’m not eating pizza, I create business identities, print publications, digital designs, podcast and more.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art Concentration Graphic Design
Minor Business Administration, Elmhurst College, 2007 – 2011
Skills
+ Adobe CC including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premier
+ Mac and Windows OS
+ Digital & Traditional Marketing
+ Photography/Videography
+ Podcasting
+ Illustration
Experience
Freelance, Contract Graphic Design
Various Locations / Clients, October 2011 – Present
Designed print and digital collateral for various clients including VeriFone, Exide Batteries, Iberostar Resorts, East Peoria Counseling and more.
Senior Marketing Manager
Global Leisure Management, St. Louis, MO, April 2024 – Present
Provided strategic oversight of marketing plans for various clients.
Marketing Analytic Consultant
SSM Health, St. Louis, MO, October 2022 – April 2024
Reported on various website metrics over multiple websites and instituted best SEO practices.
Marketing Specialist
City of Maryland Heights, MO, April 2019 – October 2022
Managed marketing and communications for the Parks & Rec Department including graphic design, digital marketing, traditional marketing, media relations, branding and more.
Production/Newsroom Manager
Appen Media Group, Alpharetta, GA
June 2013 – April 2019
Oversaw and coordinated production of multiple print products while managing a staff including reporters, photographers and graphic designers.
Awards / Certifications
American Marketing Association
Certified Digital Marketing Professional, 2022, St. Louis, MO
Association of Free Community Papers
Best of the Best Award Winner, 2014 - 2018, Alpharetta, GA
Georgia Press Association
First Place Layout / Design, 2018, Alpharetta GA
Association of Free Community Papers
Certificate for Effective Hands-on Management, 2018, Alpharetta, GA
Leadership Institute
Associate Advertising Executive, 2018, Alpharetta, GA