Professional Experience
Concorde Career College
GRAPHIC DESIGNER    2019 - Present

• Led the development of printed collateral and ensured consistent branding across 17 campuses
• Developed brand guidelines and presented to colleagues
• Managed multiple initiatives simultaneously, including the review and compliance approval process
• Directed on-site photo shoots featuring graduates and students
• Created and managed storefront system for marketing materials allowing customization of branded items
• Chose appropriate outside vendors, prepared files for the press and obtained estimates
• Archived projects on a central asset management system
• Served as main point of contact for brand and design inquiries
INTELLIFARMS
gRAPHIC ARTIST    2017 - 2019

• Creation of postcards, flyers and email/web banners for events
• Selection and ordering of promotional items and creation of imprinted artwork
• Coordination of a monthly educational events for clients
• Updating of existing materials to comply with new design guidelines and standards
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
SENIOR MEDIA PRODUCER    2006 - 2017

• Designed posters, publications and a wide variety of communication materials for the School of Dentistry including faculty and student presentations
• Responsible for beginning creative concepts to final layout and production
• Primary designer of large format signage, program guides, advertising and giveaways for the annual Midwest Dental Conference
INDEPENDENT DESIGNER    Ongoing

• Owner of a successful Etsy shop featuring invitations and announcements
• Long-term (10+ years) freelance designer for several clients including Kansas City Surgical Arts and Dr. Jeff Nickel with the Oregon School of Health Sciences
Education
The University of Kansas
MS • Integrated Marketing Communications • Graduated May 2023
Johnson County Community College
Certificates • Internet Marketing • 2017
Dakota County Technical College
AAS • Graphic Design Technology • President’s List
Minnesota State University Mankato
BA • Sociology, Minor in Studio Art • Graduated with Honors


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