Established graphic design studio in January 2006 dedicated to launching small business brands. Collaborate with clients on strategic and creative thinking in development of client brand.

Commercial property in downtown Mission, KS. Building houses Springboard Creative, Ocean & Sea and Mission Repair.

AAF American Advertising Awards – AAF-District 10, AAF District 14, AAF District 5 (2x), AAF District 7, AAF-Akron, AAF-Jacksonville, AAF-Midland (South Carolina), AAF-Carribbean, AAF-Augusta, AAF-Tallahassee, AAF-Oklahoma City, AAF-Greater Flint, AAF-Tucson, AAF-Dallas, AAF-Fort Worth, AAF-Central Minnesota, AAF-Las Vegas and several othersAAF National Student Advertising Awards (NSAC) – AAF District 7, AAF District 5, AAF District 8, AAF District 10 (2x)Associated Collegiate Press // Pacemaker Awards, Best of Show Awards, Advertising, Special Section, Media Kit, Best Graphic DesignerThe Angel Award // Press Club of Western Pa. Golden Quill // College Media Association Pinnacle Awards // NWMSU New Venture Pitch Competition // Nonprofit Connect Philly Awards (2X) // NWA Art Directors Club Outlet Awards // Eddie & Ozzie Awards // Travel Industry Association of Kansas TIAK Awards // Vance Publishing Editorial Excellence Awards // ALADN Awards // Freelance Exchange Awards

American Advertising Federation – ADmerica national conference, Central Region Conference, District 10 Conference, District 9 Conference, AAF-South Dakota, AAF-Midland (South Carolina), AAF-North Dakota, AAF-Nashville, AAF-Dayton, AAF-Birmingham, AAF-Memphis, AAF-Baton Rouge, AAF-Omaha, AAF-Des Moines, AAF-Corpus Christi, AAF-Amarillo, AAF-Lincoln (Ad Camp), AAF-Dubuque, AAF-North Central Indiana, AAF-Cleveland (agency owners’ forum)Associated Collegiate Press Conferences – San Francisco (3x), La Jolla (2x), Long Beach (2x), Washington DC (2x), Los Angeles, Kansas City; College Media MEGA WorkshopNorthwest Missouri State University – 2012 Commencement, New Venture Pitch Competition, AdInk, Interactive Digital Media class, Advanced Design class, Media Design classKU Ad Club // The Modern College of Design // NEJC Chamber luncheon // Engaging Local Government Leaders conference // Federal Reserve Banks communications conference // Coffee & Design // International Assoc. of Administrative Professionals conference // Ag Spectrum sales meeting // Freelance Exchange luncheon // Maryville Rotary luncheon // UMKC Advanced Graphic Design class // Kansas City Art Institute – Intro to Freelance class, Illustration Senior seminar, Fine Art senior seminar // Herff Jones student publications conference // Missouri Collegiate Media Association conference // Meet Me@Miami student publications conference // Yearbook Workshop & Idea Forums // National Scholastic Press Association conferences // College Media Association conferences // Kansas Scholastic Press conference // Livestock Publications Council conference // Paseo High School // Harmon High School // Wyandotte High School // Grandview High School

Taught one class per session, including portfolio development, typography, page layout and introduction to graphic design. Developed new departmental curriculum with two other instructors.

Transformed a small production group into advertising agency creative department. Clients included: Kauffman Foundation, University of Kansas–Edwards Campus, Kansas Speedway, Commerce Bank, Reece & Nichols Realtors, Boulevard Brewing Company, DST, Kansas City Zoo, Polsinelli Shalton Welte Suelthaus.

Served as a core member of creative department for start-up office. Clients included: John Deere, John Deere Credit, Intervet, Farmland, Fireman’s Fund, Monsanto, VantagePoint.

Clients included: H&R Block, ChemSyn, Providence Medical Center, Shook Hardy & Bacon, John Knox Village, KCK Chamber of Commerce, KCK Board of Public Utilities.

Clients included: Platte County Economic Development Council, Hoechst Roussel Vet, University of Missouri, United Soybean Board, National Biodiesel Board, Chicago Board of Trade, Foodchain.

Started Kansas City office of Houston-based design firm.

Established graphics department to serve local divisions of Centel. Company acquired by Sprint.