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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chamber is a socially conscious design and innovation studio dedicated to creating thoughtful, innovative solutions that empower visionary brands. As the Founder & Creative Director, I lead a dynamic team in transforming ideas into impactful brands, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and social responsibility.Key Responsibilities:Spearheading the overall creative direction and strategy for Chamber.Collaborating with clients to understand their vision and translate it into compelling brand identities.Overseeing all design projects, ensuring they align with our mission of social consciousness and innovation.Managing a diverse team of designers, developers, and strategists to deliver high-quality solutions.Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.Leading business development efforts to expand our client base in the mental health, health/wellness, and social enterprise sectors.Creating and curating content for Chamber's online presence, including our website, social media, and The Infinite Search podcast.2024 Achievements:Led creative direction to visualize a new field of financial strategy at the intersection of design and institutional capital allocation called, 'Capital Design,' helping to redefine traditional business models with innovative, socially-conscious approaches.Successfully launched and branded 'The Infinite Search,' a podcast featuring thought leaders and changemakers.Led the design and implementation of brand strategies for numerous clients, resulting in increased brand awareness and market presence.Consistently achieve high client satisfaction and retention rates through a commitment to quality and impactful design and heart-centered relationships.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sondwerk is an interdisciplinary creative studio specializing in meditative fine art and heart-centered experiences. As Founder & Principal Artist, I lead artistic direction and collaborate on projects that explore the intersection of art, mindfulness, and community.Sondar - Spanish - To search, to seek, to plumbWerk - German - Work, to GSD, to do the work, to surrender to the processKey Responsibilities:Leading the conceptualization and creation of meditative fine art pieces.Collaborating with collectors and clients to develop bespoke artwork that aligns with their vision and space.Managing the overall artistic direction and strategy for Sondwerk.Overseeing all phases of art production, from initial sketches to final installations.Curating and participating in art exhibitions and installations.Engaging in continuous research and exploration of new artistic techniques and mediums.Building and nurturing relationships with art collectors, galleries, and cultural institutions.Coordinating with other artists and creatives to produce collaborative works.Maintaining Sondwerk's online presence through social media, the website, and other digital platforms.Achievements:Preparing for a significant art installation project in Los Angeles for the Fall of 2024 exploring the relationship between health, community, and the built environment, showcasing our commitment to innovative and socially conscious art experiences.Curator for 2023 exhibit, "Chicago's Tomorrow, Today", in partnership with CGDC and design studio MNML.Featured in numerous art exhibitions, including Saatchi & Saatchi's The Other Art Fair, the Design Museum of Chicago, and the Chicago Fine Art Salon.Consistently achieved high client satisfaction through tailored and impactful artistic experiences.

Greater Chicago Area

Provide heart-centered design and brand strategy to clients striving to create positive cultural value in societyDeveloped personal design philosophy, The Sondwerk Manifesto for Good Werk­, emphasizing the interconnected nature between human and environmentFounded Sondwerk, an interdisciplinary creative studio dedicated to the development of nonviolent communication, research, and products.

Chicago

Responsible for the conceptualization and development of the visual language, product design, and strategic communicationLed redesign of product development strategy during the first year as creative directorInitiated and led the search for a strategic marketing partner in second year as creative directorInitiated and led the adoption of systematized design processes and digital project management softwareGuided expedited redesign and migration of e-commerce platform with external design/development team, generating a substantial increase in users and conversion rateMember of leadership team involved in all strategic and operational decision makingProject Highlight - Led creative direction of product design and marketing strategy for collaboration with Wilson Sporting Goods CoNotable Media Coverage - The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, Wired Magazine, Gear Patrol, Cool Hunting, Chevrolet Magazine, Hodinkee, WatchTime Magazine, Fratello Magazine, ABlogtoWatch, InsideHook, Great Lakes by Design

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Helped to craft research-driven brand design for the hospitality, healthcare, cultural, education, government, financial, and consumer manufacturing industries.Project Highlight - Collaborated with a cross-functional team to redesign Hilton Grand Vacations' visual identity for their initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange that resulted in a 57% increase in the value of the company in the first year of trading.