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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

It's funny where you end up when you pursue a career in comic books. That didn't pan out (I got permanently rerouted to painting during college), but being curious and full of wonder eventually got me a job leading 40 crackerjack experts in experiential design, brand strategy, brand creative, web design, and education. I'm thankful for their contributions, and spend my days devising ways to pay it back.

231 S. Lasalle St. Chicago, Il 60604

Manage 20-person in-house agency specializing in brand development, media, design, copy, web, events (physical and virtual) and content development for Relativity, a leading legal data intelligence technology provider.The work is fun; leading this rogues' gallery of creatives, producers, logicians, dreamers, audiophiles, and hard-tack managers is funner. I'm proud to consider myself the least talented person on my team.

231 S. Lasalle St. Chicago, Il 60604

Practicing visual artist specializing in large-scale watercolors on paper. I am also a regular speaker at Chicago-area universities and organizations.2016: Panelist, "Introduction to the Chicago Design Community" sponsored by General Assembly and AIGA2015: Moderator, "Artists and Social Media" with Allison Glenn and Jennifer Reeder, School of the Art Institute of Chicago2014: Panelist, “Creating a Strategic Online Presence”, Arts & Business Council Chicago2014: Guest Lecturer, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Dept. of Arts Administration & Policy2013: Host, “Granted: Crafting a Competitive Grant Application,” Chicago Artists Coalition webinar2013: Presenter, “Household Manufacturing: A 3D Printing Lab,” Chicago Ideas Week2013: Panelist, “Digital Self,” Chicago Artists Coalition, Chicago2013: Panel Moderator, “Digitizing Art,” TechWeek Conference, Chicago2013: Panelist & Seminar Leader, 13th Annual Self-Employment in the Arts Conference, Lisle, IL2012-13: Guest Lecturer, Columbia College Chicago2012: Guest Lecturer, School of the Art Institute of Chicago2009: Segment Guest, ABC7 News interview about The Salon Series.2009: Feature, Glossed & Found studio interview with host Graham Kostic2007: Keynote Speaker, Fashion Group International’s ACCESS series.2005: Guest Lecturer, International Academy of Design and Technology

The Universe

I officiate weddings and give speeches and toasts.

What if there were a place and time for people to gather, talk, gab, chat, mumble, misspeak and debate with courtesy and respect – but also with opinions well-formed and defended – over things that normally came off obtuse: art, wine and, lately, each other?The Salon Series is art and wine without pretension. It's smart, funny, ranging but also earnest, serious and (hopefully) enlightening. Sign up for invites and updates at www.thesalonseries.com.Founded arts project supporting visual artists with events blending exhibitions, panel discussions and supper clubs.Exhibited over 30 artists at over 70 events with strong results in sales, collector development & media exposure.Created content partnerships with local arts organizations Arts Club of Chicago, Ox-Bow, Lillstreet Arts Center, Devening Projects; grew marketing partnerships with vendors FLATS, 5 Rabbit, Moët Hennessy, Vinejoy, Becks.

Chicago

Directed editorial programming and messaging for Chicago's leading arts-based professional development organization.Managed a five-person editorial staff in content creation and brand ambassadorship.In the past year, CAR has grown its traffic by 10%, social following by 20%, subscribers by 15% via outreach, partnerships, and online initiatives. Materially contributed to development efforts securing more than $150,000 in grants for programming.

Chicago

Founded creatives consultancy focused on digital strategy, creatives development, presentation materials, marketing and brand development for lifestyle/fashion and tech industries.Consulted on projects for over 30 clients, including CDFA-winning fashion designers Lutz & Patmos and Devi Kroell; EDRM software provider kCura; 5 Rabbit Cervecería; Northstar Investment Mangement Corp. and numerous small businesses.

Chicago

Managed six-person online creatives team supporting e-commerce website of nationally recognized shoe boutique.Launched multiple fashion blogs; recruited and edited content providers; directed brand growth in international markets; innovated approaches to online visual merchandising and marketing; maintained superior user experience.Grew online sales by 20% average YOY for two years

Chicago

Led creatives/sales/catalog teams to double online sales over previous year for luxury retail website.Set customer service expectations, workflow standards and creative guidelines for all online content.Concepted and managed online, viral and customer retention marketing initiatives.

Chicago

Developed standards and creative guidelines for online content for online fashion/lifestyle boutique.Grew site traffic by 30% YOY via CPC advertising and grassroots marketing.Supervised four-person studio team and co-supervised ten-person sales and fulfillment teams.

Bfa, Painting, English

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