Experience

Mindware, A Berkshire Hathaway Company

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Game & Toy development & marketing

• Art Director - Supervisor

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Art Director - Supervisor at MindWareMindWare is the award-winning creator, manufacturer and distributor of Brainy Toys for Kids of All Ages. Founded in 1990, the company started out with a small retail store in Minneapolis, evolving into a direct-to-consumer catalog and website business, as well as a wholesale business. We deliver our unique collection of brainy toys and games to customers' doorsteps, diverse classrooms, neighborhood toy stores and the world's largest retailers.



My Ritual LLC

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Founder & Senior Designer

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Contract / Freelance graphic design service providing illustration, fine art, textile design, advertising design, corporate identity, e-mail campaigns, internet marketing, web design, silkscreen separation, package design, and trend analysis. Clients: Martin Guitars, Earthology Records, Creative Apparel Concepts, Logotel, San Fernando Screen printing, The Rebel Group, ArtOrg, North Bluff Estates, Minnesota Association of Home Care Social Workers, University of Minnesota, First Avenue, Cloudcult.com, Harley Davidson, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Ritual Nation. Show less



Signature USA

• Hopkins, MN

• Creative Director

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2018



Powertex Group

• Creative Director

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2012



Creative Apparel Concepts, inc

• Minneapolis, MN

• Creative Director

  • 2008 - 2010

  • Developed creative department project management workflow, hiring and supervising 6 designers. • Directed job and time tracking to organize workflow. • Independently managed the art department, supervising all aspects of design and production. • Developed trend right illustration for apparel with proven sales results. • Created and maintained dynamic catalogs improving client communications. • Managed multiple, concurrent accounts in different stages. • Supervised press checks and coordinated projects with outside vendors domestic and abroad. • Performed a lead role in the development of trend analysis, silkscreen illustration, textile design, sales materials, and product development. • Responsible for developing advanced print ready color separation techniques. • Attended sales meetings as client liaison. Show less



Crown Prince Inc

• Brookfield, WI

• Creative Director

  • 1999 - 2006

  • Developed creative department hiring and supervising 12 designers. • Directed job and time tracking to organize workflow. • Independently managed the art department, supervising all aspects of design and production. • Created and maintained internet websites to serve as online catalogs improving client communications. • Managed multiple, concurrent accounts in different stages. • Supervised press checks and coordinated projects with outside vendors. • Performed a lead role in the development of trend analysis, silkscreen illustration, sales materials, and product development. • Responsible for developing advanced color separation techniques. • Attended sales meetings as client liaison. Clients: Kohls, JCPenny, Sears, Target, Mervyns, Walmart, Boston Store, Hanes, Champion, Cracker Barrel, Wisconsin State University, Harley Davidson and Buell, and The Wisconsin State Fair. Show less



Planet Cotton/LGP Promotions

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Designer / Project Manager

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

  • Created detailed illustrations for the Smithsonian Institution and other essential clients. • Managed multiple projects in various stages. • Developed color separation techniques and quality control standards. • Supervised press checks and developed sales materials. • Attended sales meetings as a client liaison. • Played a key role in the development of product samples. Clients: The Museum company, National Zoo, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Kennedy Center, and National Association of Broadcasters. Show less



Logotel Inc.

• Columbia, MD

• Senior Designer / Program Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 1998

  • Instrumental in developing the Logotel women’s division. • Organized workflow between account managers, illustrators, and color separation technicians. • Coordinated the approval process between illustrators and licenses. • Managed workflow traffic in the art department. • Lead illustrator in multiple key projects directly resulting in sales, both in women’s and men’s divisions. • Responsible for establishing multiple illustration styles that reflect current fashion trends. Licenses: Peanuts, South Park, Dr. Suess, Maxine, The Three Stooges, The Far Side, Boyds Bears, World Wrestling Federation, and Pillsbury. Clients: Target, Sears, JCPenny, Kohls, Walmart, and Hot Topic Show less