Experience

Partnership for Public Service

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Leads creative strategy for a nonprofit organization that works to make the federal government more effective. This includes: Supervising and providing mentorship to a team of five, including UX and graphic designers and web developers. Managing the team budget, hiring, processes, policies and operations. Leading the research, audience mapping, wireframing, programming, testing, maintenance and accessibility of the organization’s websites (Partnership for Public Service… Show more Leads creative strategy for a nonprofit organization that works to make the federal government more effective. This includes: Supervising and providing mentorship to a team of five, including UX and graphic designers and web developers. Managing the team budget, hiring, processes, policies and operations. Leading the research, audience mapping, wireframing, programming, testing, maintenance and accessibility of the organization’s websites (Partnership for Public Service, Service to America Medals, Best Places to Work, Center for Presidential Transition, GoGovernment). Redesigning and building new websites and products. Creating and maintaining content management systems. Using analytics tools to capture data. Implementing SEO best practices. Leading the design and production of all marketing collateral, event materials, advertisements, research reports, digital products, and presentations. Setting and maintaining brand standards and crafting a strategic visual vision.

• Senior Design and Web Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2023



Type A Creative, LLC

• Washington, D.C.

• Owner, Designer, Developer

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Runs a freelance branding and web design agency. This includes: Sourcing and cultivating new clients, managing multiple long-term clients. On average working with 3-4 clients at any given time. Scoping work and translating complex and abstract ideas into understandable concepts and a concrete vision. Creating brand identities and website designs with an emphasis on human-centered design and a strong user experience. Developing and deploying all web products. Select… Show more Runs a freelance branding and web design agency. This includes: Sourcing and cultivating new clients, managing multiple long-term clients. On average working with 3-4 clients at any given time. Scoping work and translating complex and abstract ideas into understandable concepts and a concrete vision. Creating brand identities and website designs with an emphasis on human-centered design and a strong user experience. Developing and deploying all web products. Select client list: Insight Global, Partner Forces, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the City of San Antonio, MinuteMan Hamburgers, Broadbent Selections. Show less Runs a freelance branding and web design agency. This includes: Sourcing and cultivating new clients, managing multiple long-term clients. On average working with 3-4 clients at any given time. Scoping work and translating complex and abstract ideas into understandable concepts and a concrete vision. Creating brand identities and website designs with an emphasis on human-centered design and a strong user experience. Developing and deploying all web products. Select… Show more Runs a freelance branding and web design agency. This includes: Sourcing and cultivating new clients, managing multiple long-term clients. On average working with 3-4 clients at any given time. Scoping work and translating complex and abstract ideas into understandable concepts and a concrete vision. Creating brand identities and website designs with an emphasis on human-centered design and a strong user experience. Developing and deploying all web products. Select client list: Insight Global, Partner Forces, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the City of San Antonio, MinuteMan Hamburgers, Broadbent Selections. Show less



USO

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Print and Digital Designer

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2019

  Responsible for creative development of digital and print collateral for a nonprofit organization that works to connect America’s service members to family, home, and country. Key contributor to brand and web strategic planning. Conducted web analyses, conversion testing, UX design exercises, and content audits for USO.org. Led a redesign of portions of the website, and A/B tested architecture and navigation. Created web graphics and icons, and selected photography and… Show more Responsible for creative development of digital and print collateral for a nonprofit organization that works to connect America’s service members to family, home, and country. Key contributor to brand and web strategic planning. Conducted web analyses, conversion testing, UX design exercises, and content audits for USO.org. Led a redesign of portions of the website, and A/B tested architecture and navigation. Created web graphics and icons, and selected photography and video for pages. Responsible for print advertisements, branded products, event materials, presentations and business collateral for 250+ locations around the world. Oversaw brand guidelines and approved corporate partner artwork. Show less Responsible for creative development of digital and print collateral for a nonprofit organization that works to connect America’s service members to family, home, and country. Key contributor to brand and web strategic planning. Conducted web analyses, conversion testing, UX design exercises, and content audits for USO.org. Led a redesign of portions of the website, and A/B tested architecture and navigation. Created web graphics and icons, and selected photography and… Show more Responsible for creative development of digital and print collateral for a nonprofit organization that works to connect America’s service members to family, home, and country. Key contributor to brand and web strategic planning. Conducted web analyses, conversion testing, UX design exercises, and content audits for USO.org. Led a redesign of portions of the website, and A/B tested architecture and navigation. Created web graphics and icons, and selected photography and video for pages. Responsible for print advertisements, branded products, event materials, presentations and business collateral for 250+ locations around the world. Oversaw brand guidelines and approved corporate partner artwork. Show less



Partnership for Public Service

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Design and Web Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Responsible for maintaining the Partnership's visual identity as well as branding new programs and initiatives as they are developed. Updates the visual brand of the Partnership when needed to stay current. Created branding for the Center for Presidential Transition as well as other subprograms. Leads organization-wide branding trainings. Enforces brand guidelines and acts as quality-control for all things visual Assisted the Creative Director with 3 website redesigns and 1 website… Show more Responsible for maintaining the Partnership's visual identity as well as branding new programs and initiatives as they are developed. Updates the visual brand of the Partnership when needed to stay current. Created branding for the Center for Presidential Transition as well as other subprograms. Leads organization-wide branding trainings. Enforces brand guidelines and acts as quality-control for all things visual Assisted the Creative Director with 3 website redesigns and 1 website creation. Creates digital marketing images for email, social media, and web content. Worked on a team and collaborates across the organization, with the senior team, and with external partners. Creates visual content for the organization's 9 teams. Works with external partners to maintain the Partnership's brand in joint products. Coordinates professional printing and other services.

• Associate Design Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

• Associate Designer

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2015



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer - Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013



Hearst

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer - Seventeen Magazine

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012