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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Co-founder of an art + design collaborative providing creative solutions for the beneficial application of artificial intelligence and machine learning, diversity and inclusivity within the Esports community, and the advancement of certified B corps.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Acquired and developed new business. Presented creative and managed client relations. Provided direction across branded print, web, and application UX to various organizations and individuals including: Nike, Coca-Cola, Sprint, IN.gov / Indiana state government, the Indiana State Museum, Madame Walker Theatre, Indy Arts Council, Indiana University, MapDiva, Judith G. Levy, TooMuchRock, and Holistic Maternity.Provide design services in-house and by remote contract for agencies including: Wieden+Kennedy, Segura Inc., Modernista!, Pyro Brand Development, Publicis, Mirelez/Ross, Berlin Cameron Red Cell, Omelet, and Burkhart Marketing Associates.Designed brand promotions representing Wieden+ Kennedy, one of the largest independent ad agencies in the world—Created several pieces for Nike across a number of asset identities and campaigns— Conceptualized and crafted digital collage components / kit-of-parts for Coca-Cola ad campaigns— Developed digital collages and web graphics for GM— Co-authored typographic treatments and collages for Sprint— Crafted interface and application icons for featured, top-selling, and award-winning desktop and iOS apps— Received published recognition for application interface design featured in Mapdiva's Ortelius and Artboard.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Lead, sourced and supervised art directors, designers, animators, and copywriters• Collaborated with remote and in-house creative teams• Managed print, digital, and experience campaigns• Facilitated meetings and presentations with key stakeholders• Reported directly to the president• Liaised with vendors

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Framed class offerings, developed coursework, and instructed both youth and adult learners in the areas of Digital Imaging, Digital Video Production, and Web Design. Prepared and maintained the studio space. Assisted and advised participants on their progress.Designed new projects for several classes— Communicated daily with parents, guardians, children, fellow instructors and the educational department— Organized digital arts supplies and maintained the digital studio space— Supervised ten to twenty children during classes and lunch breaks.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Provided education through learning-centered instruction, innovation and design thinking that enabled graduates to fulfill the evolving role of design—encouraged a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility, life-long learning as well as personal and professional development. Prepared and delivered course plans, materials and lectures on Visual Communication, Image, Typography, and 2-D Design. Advised, assessed and mentored students on their process and progress. Assisted in curriculum development. Maintained regular office hours, and participated in extracurricular activities such as Sophomore Advancement Review and faculty governance.Created new assignments that dramatically increased student engagement, output, and learning— Established Herron Come Home, a visiting design lecturer series— Headed the Herron Come Home committee— Developed promotional materials for the Admissions Office— Served on Admissions Committee— Co-conceptualized identity and theme for LOOK/SEE, Herron's end-of-year exhibit and celebration— Designed materials for LOOK/SEE— Designed the MACAA (Mid-America College Art Association) identity and conference collateral on the year of Herron's hosting— Served as Herron's Student AIGA Faculty liaison— Served as Herron's representative to National Portfolio Days where I advised and assessed recruits on the strengths of their portfolio and skills— Revised and added to a suite of design lectures, demonstrations, and presentations in Visual Communications, Image, and Typography courses.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Directed UX/UI and a team of developers for several sites and endeavors under the Business Innovations team at (formerly) Clarian, one of the largest hospital networks in the U.S.Translated project outlines and goals into functioning web-based deliverables— Operated from a remote location and performed with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects— Designed and managed a collection of visual assets for Clarian sites— Communicated daily with my creative team and administrative liaisons.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Worked closely with creative directors, writers, and junior designers to produce effective advertising. Presented and supported work internally and to clients. Worked quickly—multi-tasking and adhering to deadlines. Communicated with account services and vendors.Named, conceptualized, developed and illustrated the characters of the Simon Kidgits— Worked to brand and design for campaigns, collateral (print, web, and video), and identity systems under Simon Malls and subsidiaries— Designed and produced digital art for collateral under the rebranding of Old National Bank— Lead designs for the 2003 RCA Championships— Publicis Lion Award, 2003. Recipient: Awarded by Pam Linsley, creative director, in recognition of my service and dedication.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Collaborated with designers and developers to produce state agency web sites, advanced web applications and payment processing systems interfaces designed for business, government and citizens.Developed accessIndiana promotions, brochures, mailers, signage, display communications, and stationery redesign— Helped to lead the state wide redesign of agency and department landing pages under the IN.gov rebranding— Designed and managed a collection of visual assets (templates, backgrounds, buttons, and headers) for IN.gov sites— Produced a visual identity standards packet for the rebranding of accessIndiana to IN.gov— Communicated daily with the creative team, administrative liaisons, and my superior.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Copy and design by contract across print and web for various Indianapolis area agencies and design firms. Managed client projects and created web sites—content and creative.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Developed web sites and multimedia projects for this 100 year old Fortune 500 electricity, natural gas, and burgeoning communications distribution network, its multiple subsidiaries, product launches, advanced web applications, new business ventures and employee intranet.Directed projects to extend brand personality and creative across web and multimedia assets— Lead global redesign of corporate web site through evolving technical platforms— Developed designs for web application designs for new business— Designed and managed a collection of visual assets— Collaborated closely with the web development team programers to deliver optimized designs— Co-authored corporate internet graphic standards—Awarded in recognition for helping to achieve 8% earnings growth— UtiliCorp United Great Pursuit, 2000. Recipient: for values of accountability, flexibility, open/honest communication—UtiliCorp United Great Pursuit, 1999. Recipient: for results in customer service, leadership, and teamwork.

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Bfa, Visual Communication, 3.8

Dean's List, 1993-1998 Lacey Scholarship, 1995 > Recipient: awarded by Visual Communication faculty SROP (Summer Research Opportunity.

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