Design Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Graphic Designer, Patient Education Solutions

• Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

Designed printed handouts and booklets for teammate and dialysis patient education. Created promotional and educational materials for the Home Dialysis Marketing team. Animated short promotional videos and GIFs for launch of company-wide training programs. Design support for the launch and implementation of new features in the DaVita Care Connect® mobile app. Designed printed handouts and booklets for teammate and dialysis patient education. Created promotional and educational materials for the Home Dialysis Marketing team. Animated short promotional videos and GIFs for launch of company-wide training programs. Design support for the launch and implementation of new features in the DaVita Care Connect® mobile app.

Graphic Designer

• Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

Reduction in workforce due to COVID-19. Worked closely with Marketing Managers to create seasonal, promotional, and programming printed and digital materials. Designed digital and OOH advertising for new and existing restaurants. Overhauled menu design for consistency, to allow for ease of updates to accommodate planned growth, and to include FDA-mandated calorie information. Worked with Event Sales team on materials to promote national and local sales initiatives. Collaborated with Interior Design team on restaurant-specific design projects as needed.

Lead Graphic Designer

• Dec 2017 - Jun 2019

Managed a team of Production Artists, including production of weekly sales flyers and other promotions. Branding and design development for in-store programs, including large scale events and community impact programming. Digital marketing support in the form of email design, social media graphics, photography, and website assets. New store opening, national marketing program, and advertising design support as needed.

Graphic Designer

• Jun 2015 - Nov 2017

Brought the production of private label packaging design in-house for Lucky's Market. Layout design and development for Lucky's Market private label brand. In charge of photo shoots and food styling as needed for packaging and other promotional materials. Branding and design support for in-store private label and community impact programming. Assisted with in-store signage, advertising, and digital assets for website and app.

Graphic Artist

• Dec 2013 - Jun 2015

Brought the production of weekly sales flyers in-house for Lucky's Market. Identified and created systems to improve efficiency and workflow for growth from 3 to 14 stores. Shot and edited photography as needed for sales items. Produced in-store signage and general graphics for print and digital media.

Graphic Designer

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

Worked with the Memorial Union and internal student organizations to create posters, fliers, and booklets to promote various events and groups on campus. Worked directly with clients to make sure their communication needs were met in an effective and well-designed manner, and worked with on-campus printers to submit files and proof before distribution. Worked with the Memorial Union and internal student organizations to create posters, fliers, and booklets to promote various events and groups on campus. Worked directly with clients to make sure their communication needs were met in an effective and well-designed manner, and worked with on-campus printers to submit files and proof before distribution.

Programming Director and DJ

• Sep 2010 - May 2013

In charge of hiring DJs for Iowa State’s student-run and student-produced alternative radio station. Other responsibilities included scheduling shows each semester, training new DJs to use the studio equipment, checking weekly attendance, and performing air checks to ensure DJs were adhering to programming descriptions. Worked to design various posters, leaflets, and t-shirts with the station’s marketing/underwriting team, and had a two-hour radio show each week. In charge of hiring DJs for Iowa State’s student-run and student-produced alternative radio station. Other responsibilities included scheduling shows each semester, training new DJs to use the studio equipment, checking weekly attendance, and performing air checks to ensure DJs were adhering to programming descriptions. Worked to design various posters, leaflets, and t-shirts with the station’s marketing/underwriting team, and had a two-hour radio show each week.

Assistant Director

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Worked in the summer canvass office for Environment Iowa and Iowa PIRG. Assisted with administrative functions related to fund raising, campaign work, and general office management. Raised over $13K from door-to-door political canvassing. Responsibilities included: recruiting, training, and managing staff canvassers, identifying strong staff and teaching them to run campaigns and develop leadership skills, canvassing four days a week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues.

Field Manager

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Organized community outreach and fund raising campaigns for Environment Iowa and Iowa PIRG (Public Interest Research Group). Personally raised over $12K from door-to-door political canvassing. Primary responsibilities included: Managing a team of 4-6 staff, training new staff, developing community outreach plans, media outreach, and fund raising. Organized community outreach and fund raising campaigns for Environment Iowa and Iowa PIRG (Public Interest Research Group). Personally raised over $12K from door-to-door political canvassing. Primary responsibilities included: Managing a team of 4-6 staff, training new staff, developing community outreach plans, media outreach, and fund raising.