Experience

House of RAD, LLC

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder / Artist

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Creative Collective with the mission of uniting the most progressive innovators in art & design, tech, and making. To provide a highly collaborative space for artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses to take their projects from concept to completion. Our focus will be on creating an incredible space for making luxurious art, products, and prototypes. While these items may be luxurious our goal is to make them attainable. For students, emerging and established creatives, entrepreneurs, and makers to have a space to grow, learn and create. There’s a need in the city for space created and curated by artists for artists. Where you can become a member have access to space and tools and be mentored by professionals of their craft. Show less



Mingadigm

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Artist / Owner

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  A Creative Studio composed of highly collaborative artists, creatives, and makers. Kicking-ass in branding, identities, interiors, murals, live painting, video, commercial art, and sculpture. No matter the depth of badassery you need, from concept to completion, our focus is on the branded experience consumers have with your company. From high-level concept development to entire branded experiences we strategically work within your budget and business goals to deliver the creative edge in a crowded market. Show less

• Founder / Creative Director

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  WHO WE AREThe Mingadigm is made up of highly collaborative artists, creatives, and makers, kicking-ass in branding, identities, interiors, murals, live painting, video, and art.WHAT WE DOWe make you look damn good, that’s what we do. Working strategically within your budget and business goals we give you the creative edge in a crowded market. No matter what depth of badassery you need, we deliver. Whether you need one graphic, art piece, or custom branded product or an entire branding campaign we’ve got you covered. We also work long-term providing development and management for as long as you need. Client List: America's Black Holocaust MuseumAWE - Artists Working in EducationBavarian BierhausCircle KCraft UrbanDanny's PubEngine Shop / American Family InsuranceFlux DesignGMR marketingHouse of BluesMike's Donuts & ChickenMike Likes Restaurant GroupMiller CoorsMilwaukee MagazineModern ApothecaryOld NavyPamela M. AndersonPlaid TubaReverie OptiqueSideworkThe Keystone Design UnionWauwaTikiWilliam Frick Show less



Kohl's Department Stores

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director of In Store Marketing

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2014

  Art Direction + Collaboratively work with all levels of creative to ensure consistency across season and brand. + Translation of strategy and business objectives into user experiences that engage the client. + Proven ability to delivery innovative, inspired design solutions for multiple projects under extreme deadlines. + Intuitively take direction, supplying multiple solutions to multiple projects effectively and efficiently. Art Direction + Collaboratively work with all levels of creative to ensure consistency across season and brand. + Translation of strategy and business objectives into user experiences that engage the client. + Proven ability to delivery innovative, inspired design solutions for multiple projects under extreme deadlines. + Intuitively take direction, supplying multiple solutions to multiple projects effectively and efficiently.



Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Guest Instructor

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2013

  Teaching | Art Direction / Branding2 Sections of Senior Seminar for Illustrators, annually since 2009+ Creation of unique section curriculum based on current fashion & retail customization trends& how to apply such to their respective styles or processes+ Engage & Inspire the class body as well as students individually to create outstanding workstudent workhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/minga-cide/sets/72157629225707843/http://www.flickr.com/photos/minga-cide/sets/72157625889953989/ Show less

• Volunteer Speaker & Aid

  • Mar 2003 - Jan 2011

  MIAD has given me the opportunity to inspire and to be inspired,as a guest speaker on various panels ranging in topic from, “AfterGraduation” to “Freelancing as a Creative Professional.”I also have been a Guide for various school and department tours, as well as donating Art for fund drives and charity events



Plaid Tuba

• affiliate artist

  • 2013 - 2013

  Studio artist and designer. Studio artist and designer.


KDU
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Global Member

  • 2005 - 2013


Kohler Co.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Designer

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  Designer + Style guide creation + Creation of technical illustrations for use in style guides and manuals + Photo retouching for print and digital use Designer + Style guide creation + Creation of technical illustrations for use in style guides and manuals + Photo retouching for print and digital use



Straight-Up, Inc

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Lead Apparel & Digital Designer

  • Aug 2005 - Jan 2011

  Apparel Design / Digital Design & Development / Illustration + Lead creative in fashion forward Brand Development + Lead Digital Designer + Manage brand identities & guidelines + Produce graphics & products that energize the brand & it’s audience. + Research & Develop products with vendors, geared towards specific branded promotional marketing campaigns. + Consult with creative team about objectives and/or styles for various clients’ needs Apparel Design / Digital Design & Development / Illustration + Lead creative in fashion forward Brand Development + Lead Digital Designer + Manage brand identities & guidelines + Produce graphics & products that energize the brand & it’s audience. + Research & Develop products with vendors, geared towards specific branded promotional marketing campaigns. + Consult with creative team about objectives and/or styles for various clients’ needs



On Ramp MKE organization

• Volunteer Mentor & Board Consultant

  • Mar 2008 - Dec 2010

  Volunteer + Guest consultant on the organization's board, playing a vital role in the creation of the curriculum & teaching processes. + Mentor and instructor for the program's students. OnRampMKE.com Volunteer + Guest consultant on the organization's board, playing a vital role in the creation of the curriculum & teaching processes. + Mentor and instructor for the program's students. OnRampMKE.com



Kindred Clothiers division

• Art Director

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  Art Direction / Apparel Design / Digital Design & Development/ Illustration + Lead Creative behind Kindred Clothiers & Kindred Market Brands + Branding Concepts & Development for Kindred & independent labels under Kindred brand Art Direction / Apparel Design / Digital Design & Development/ Illustration + Lead Creative behind Kindred Clothiers & Kindred Market Brands + Branding Concepts & Development for Kindred & independent labels under Kindred brand



FEDEX KINKOS

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2003 - Aug 2005

  + Lead team of co-workers in best production & efficiency techniques on a per project basis + Vital role in the opening & management of pilot location + Lead team of co-workers in best production & efficiency techniques on a per project basis + Vital role in the opening & management of pilot location



Chamness Group Inc.

• In House Creative & Creative Consultant

  • Feb 2004 - Sep 2004

  In House Creative & Creative Consultant + B2B collateral & print design + Branding & Identity design + Web Design & Development In House Creative & Creative Consultant + B2B collateral & print design + Branding & Identity design + Web Design & Development