Experience

Lift Division

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Oversee, manage and lead all marketing efforts related to web development, design, photography, videography and social media. Responsible for company operations related to recruitment, sales, company culture, client retention, plus policies and processes critical to the agency. The Lift Division team has won branding and identity awards for Carlos Santana Coffee Company, Brassy Bird, Lotus Hot Yoga, Boone Health, in addition to American Graphic Design USA awards in the packaging, proposal, website design, editorial and digital marketing categories. I have personally won over 15 design awards during the course of my career.Notable clients include Carlos Santana, Catherine Zeta-Jones, PoloGear and small businesses integral to the Columbia community like Atterberry Auction & Realty Company, Columbia Pool & Spa and Lindner Properties. Show less

• Creative Director

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2021



Fresh Ideas Management, LLC

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2019

  As the Director of Marketing, I developed, led and managed all marketing, communication, branding, digital communities, and creative direction for Fresh Ideas. I had vast experience and a proven track record of success at one of the fastest growing companies in the food service management sectors. Effectively managed, mentored and inspired the marketing team while providing leadership that ensured culture, capabilities, and processes that supported companywide objectives. As the Director of Marketing, I developed, led and managed all marketing, communication, branding, digital communities, and creative direction for Fresh Ideas. I had vast experience and a proven track record of success at one of the fastest growing companies in the food service management sectors. Effectively managed, mentored and inspired the marketing team while providing leadership that ensured culture, capabilities, and processes that supported companywide objectives.



Stephens College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015



Westminster College (MO)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Multimedia Designer

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

  Multimedia Designer responsible for revamping the brand and identity. Strong emphasis in brand development, print design and project management. Multimedia Designer responsible for revamping the brand and identity. Strong emphasis in brand development, print design and project management.



Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan

• Graphic Designer

  • May 2008 - Apr 2011

  Graphic designer responsible for creating all print and web collateral including: handbooks, brochures, annual reports and direct mail. Specialized in identity design, branding and communication pieces for clients. Graphic designer responsible for creating all print and web collateral including: handbooks, brochures, annual reports and direct mail. Specialized in identity design, branding and communication pieces for clients.



Brake Printing

• Graphic Designer

  • May 2007 - May 2008

  Prepress graphic designer. Met with clients, coordinated projects to meet print and mailing deadlines. First-hand experience with prepress and print production standards. Prepress graphic designer. Met with clients, coordinated projects to meet print and mailing deadlines. First-hand experience with prepress and print production standards.