Experience

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Services Manager

  • Mar 2023 - Present

• Special Exhibits & Freelance Marketer

  • May 2016 - Present

  During my time as a NMRMA freelancer I have created and execute collateral needs for the education dept., exhibit artwork/signage and photo retouching. As well as being Part of the Special Exhibits team that handles that daily running of the seasonal exhibits. - This involves continuous high-level of guest interaction - Being one of the in-house photographers at the exhibit - Green screen photo retouching master - Help with merchandising suggestions and making sure the… Show more During my time as a NMRMA freelancer I have created and execute collateral needs for the education dept., exhibit artwork/signage and photo retouching. As well as being Part of the Special Exhibits team that handles that daily running of the seasonal exhibits. - This involves continuous high-level of guest interaction - Being one of the in-house photographers at the exhibit - Green screen photo retouching master - Help with merchandising suggestions and making sure the giftshop is well stocked

• Graphic Design Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Mar 2023



Freelance Designer / Self Employed

• Designer

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Client List: Lee Jeans, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), Mokan Greyhound Adoption, Frieghthouse Fitness and many more. • Manage multiple projects while meeting fast-paced deadlines • Strong communication skills and organizational wizardry • Photo-retouching, collateral development, web assets, etc.



HTLF

• United States
• Financial Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Creative Services Strategist

  • May 2017 - Sep 2021

  Dubuque, Iowa Area Currently I work in a fast paced environment where I am part of a team that creates and implements omni channel regional and national campaigns. Handling the full process from conception to creation. Working with both in-house teams and external agencies and freelancers. Creating internal collateral and signage needs (including ATM wrap, car wraps, environmental initiatives) Managing the look/feel for electronic channels consisting of over a dozen different brand sites.



The Mars Agency

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Graphic Designer/Art Director

  • Apr 2011 - Feb 2015

  Shopper Agency Partner | Red Fuse Communications work with WPP Partners (VML, Y&R, GHG) on Hill's Pet Nutrition (Science Diet & Ideal Balance) - Concept with Creative Director and copywriters to create displays, collateral, training materials, digital ads, e-blasts and ibook layouts - Collaborate with creative team, client leadership and agency partners on larger IMC initiatives - Create retailer specific signage that retains brand integrity and upholds retailer standards



Gragg Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2006 - May 2011

  - Concept and implement designs for print, TV, and interactive projects and products - Collaborate with vendors on estimates and perform press checks when needed - Key creative contact for over a dozen different clients - Collaborate with creative team, account, project manager, clients and vendors



Carlise Communications

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2004 - Aug 2006

  - Design book interior layouts - Develop original icons and book covers - Create commercial products and marketing literature for various clients



Blyth Homescents

• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2003 - Aug 2004

  - Design packaging, labels and collateral for 300+ SKU product line - Create custom dielines, label and sell sheet layout, as well as some 3-D product design work - In-house photographer for fragrance labels and packaging



FedEx Office

• United States
• Printing Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2003