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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois

Focused on shaping and delivering complex global business transformations centered on accelerating growth, while partnering across all layers of the organization to implement and scale: empowering an “always-on” growth state and designing for resilience.Owned client relationship, program direction, and management of teams across complex transformation programs and workstreams, partnering with the client to develop long-term strategic relationships as a trusted advisorServed as leader of Midwest Design Cloud Transformation acting as the linchpin across Strategy, Experience, and Technology in cloud and edge salesSought out to represent the connection of Business Strategy and Experience across large-scale transformation, known for my ability to connect Accenture’s diverse top-talent to client need and articulate our holistic POV, value, and bias for actionable changeLeading cross-functional teams across Accenture offerings to engage in C-suite client proposals on $23B Global Quick Service Restaurant and $1.5B Global Jewelry AccountsProduced outcomes for Global Jewelry Retailer of holiday sales increase YOY by +60.8% in e-commerce, +$1.8B in revenue, +22MM in virtual sales, and 50% less service calls through improved omni channel customer experience

Chicago

Hired to define, implement, and support adoption of new design processes and ways of working resulting in higher output of design and decreased cost of creationLead projects through all phases of design development from in-field research and scoping to construction and store-open, with emphasis on superior user experience, operational needs, and brand expression Own the cross-functional collaboration and networking across operations, real estate, finance, and construction teamDeveloped and implemented new approaches to collaboration and knowledge-sharing, elevating design output and brand consistency

Chicago, Illinois

Head of Retail Design Group: manage workload, budget, creative process, deadlines, and account team relationships while developing team of graphic and architectural designersLead all phases of design process, including: ideation, branding, interior design development, strategic insight, merchandising, and 3D representationKey clients include: Walmart, Kellogg’s, MillerCoors, Brooks, Coca-Cola, P&G, Intel, Samsung, Cannes, and AlconSelected by senior leadership to present Arc’s work at client and new business meetings due to ownership of work, insight into client needs, and strong communication skills

Chicago, Illinois

Developed, coached, and co-led team of graphic and architectural designers on Retail Design GroupSought out by numerous accounts and internal teams for unique creative development and architectural/3D skillsetWon Walmart shopper marketing business for Arc Worldwide ($2.5 million revenue)Led design and client presentations on Walmart Holiday Pitch, Walmart Kiosk, and Walmart Café projects focusing on strategy, consumer awareness, and shopper journeyRepresented Retail Design Group in Publicis Groupe Capabilities Showcase in front of audience of 900+ cross-functional team members and leadership. Led all phases of development and presentation of Retail Design Group, increasing collaboration across the agency

Chicago, Illinois

Worked across multiple accounts as part of the inter-disciplinary Retail Design Team, focusing on retail solutions, shopper strategy, merchandising, experiential designCollaborated directly with account team and other creatives to implement advertising concepts and strategy in retail environmentGo-to for 3D modeling representation of ideation and retail environments for client presentationsResponsible for all phases of design process in tandem with creatives and account team, including ideation, development, and executionClients included: Coca Cola (FIFA World Cup, Coke retail global initiatives, Global Vitamin Water shopper toolkit), Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg’s, Comcast, Sprint, Intel, Samsung

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Selected for Eva Maddox Branded Environments studio due to strength of conceptual development and construction documentation skills, communication skills, and congruent passions regarding the humanities and sustainability.Selected to collaborate on prestigious designs featuring Atlanta Beltline, a public transportation system intended to negate urban sprawl and provide sustainable outdoor activity spaces, while celebrating and connecting various cultures in the area and Erie House, a LEED Certified educational facility that promotes an inclusive society by strengthening low-income, primarily Latino families through skill-building, access to critical resources, advocacy and collaborative action.Collaborated in promoting sustainable and universal concepts, focusing on user navigation within each individual space, and emphasizing wayfinding as it relates to the architecture of the space.Additional projects include: Dubai International Airport, Duke Medical Center, and a confidential religious site focusing on wayfinding and universal designPartially funded education

Cincinnati, Ohio

Selected based on strength and communication of projects, originality and execution of concepts, and integrated use of varying mediums to work directly with Design Director in International Department Store Studio and Hospitality Studio.Charged with taking retail spaces from conceptual development through construction documentation and implementation, space planning, assessment of existing retail spaces with recommendations for enhancements to support increased sales and functionality for client, and client presentations.Created image strategy and branding to communicate design with client while researching various architectural techniques and materials to challenge and improve conceptual development.Additional projects: Busch Gardens Dubai; MGM Grand; Macy’s, Las Vegas; Hyundai Department Stores, Shinchon, South Korea; Hilton prototype

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture

NAAB – accredited 2011 Accelerated Track Emphasis in Interior Architecture GFRY COM(M)A Studio: Talca, Chile A multi-disciplinary.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Interior Design

CIDA – accredited 2001 Thematic sequence in Entrepreneurship and Management