Strategic Designer, Creative Collaborator, Brand Builder
With deep experience in branding, campaigns, and digital design—from concept through execution.
Professional Experience
DeVry University
Senior Art Director / UI Designer
2019 – Present
- Led creative strategy and execution across digital and social platforms for a national education brand.
- Modernized DeVry.edu using Atomic Design principles and a scalable design system—resulting in a 30% increase in traffic.
- Directed social campaigns and content creation to increase engagement and reinforce brand consistency.
- Collaborated across UX, development, analytics, and marketing teams to ensure creative alignment.
DSG / RR Donnelley
Senior UI Designer
2016 – 2018
- Designed intuitive UI experiences for e-commerce platforms and retail clients.
- Partnered with developers and strategists to align creative with user and business goals.
- Created the updated user interface for ThePaintStudio.com.
Freelance / Creative Consultant
Independent Creative Director
2016 – 2018
- Worked directly with clients across branding, campaign development, and packaging design.
- Led concept-to-execution projects for clients including The Caveman’s Cupboard and JA Studios NYC.
- Managed vendor relationships and delivered high-quality, on-brand final assets.
Stevens & Tate Marketing
Senior Art Director
2007 – 2015
- Led a cross-functional creative team on brand development and multi-platform campaigns.
- Redesigned the agency website, increasing efficiency and cutting internal costs by 20%.
- Contributed to new business pitches and marketing strategy.
Earlier Roles
- Sr. Designer | Allegro Communications | 2004 – 2006
- Art Director | Lisa P. Maxwell | 2003 – 2004
- Graphic Designer | Virtus Creative Group | 2000 – 2002
Core Skills
UI/UX Design · Branding · Creative Direction · Campaign Development · Design Systems · Visual Storytelling · Design Strategy · Social Content · Mentorship · Prototyping · Typography · Client Collaboration
Industry Awards:
GD USA Awards
Multiple wins for packaging, web design, and video production.
Davey Awards
Recognized campaigns include “Built Around You” and “Fresh.”
Aster Awards
Health and wellness marketing campaigns.
National Mature Media Awards
Senior living marketing campaigns.