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Portland, Oregon, United States

Responsible for translating global creative direction into region-specific art direction and communicating it to design teams and outside partners.Creative lead during the integration of adidas Golf into the global graphics program, resulting in the fastest-growing graphic apparel range within the brand.Partnered with Global Creative Direction to establish the look and feel of future sustainability initiatives.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Led Global Design Team on an interim basis during corporate restructuring and the global pandemic.Staffed team within the first 45 days in role and created a wiki for remote onboarding.Implemented a suite of digital tools and processes to optimize cross-functional work across three geographies.

Portland, Or

Transferred to adidas’ North American Headquarters to create the Speed Graphics program modeled on the success of SpeedLab.Provided art direction for all speed-to-market and key city initiatives.Established a new briefing process to enhance communication between Design, Marketing, and Development.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Built and managed the Design Team for adidas SpeedLab, a newly formed business unit focused on delivering graphic products from concept to consumer in 10 days.Cemented our Team’s involvement within adidas’ Key City strategy by successfully art directing a collection of localized products for its first Key City flagship store activation.

Indianpolis

Led Design Team in creating the four highest-selling Major League Soccer fan gear collections to date.Selected by Creative Direction Team to publish ‘The adidas Graphic Voice’, a graphic designer’s guide to creating effective graphics that amplify the adidas brand.Graduate of The adidas Innovation Academy, a series of intense workshops focusing on leadership and innovation.Created The Grind Capsule Collection and Anti Brand which redefined the way new business opportunities were presented to senior leadership.

Indianapolis

Recruited as Senior Designer to establish the first branded graphic apparel category within the adidas Sports Licensed Division.Contributed to several high-profile identity projects including Leo Messi, Damian Lillard, RGIII, Derek Rose, the 2014 and 2015 NBA All-Star identities, Winnipeg Jets, Brooklyn Nets, and Atlanta UnitedPartnered with eComm Team to develop strategy and web presence for Reebok Cricket, Reebok CrossFit, and Own Retail.Designed the highest grossing NBA graphic franchise in the Sports Licensed Division’s history, paving the way for how NBA graphics were utilized in foreign markets.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Designed websites, logos, print collateral, product packaging, ad campaignsand environmental graphics for Mars Wrigley, The Indiana Pacers,Neoteric Hovercraft, NCAA Hall of Fame, White River State Park, Levy Restaurants, and The Nature Conservancy.Created and maintained a design resource library that was accessed by all MediaSauce designers and content producers.

Indianapolis

Led a team of three designers in a fast-paced environment and art directed two in-house apparel brands.Used knowledge of production techniques to expand design department capabilities.Oversaw re-branding initiative as the organization transitioned from contract printer to full-service design firm.Established a pool of freelancers to support the in-house design team and diversify creative output.

Gained a deep understanding of the product creation process including ideation, iteration, managing client expectations, and production techniques.

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