The Grind

Freelance
May 2023–Present, Chicago-Based
December 2015–September 2018

Agencies: Doner, Geometry, Jack Morton, Manifest, Mekanism, Merkle, rEvolution, SRW, TPN, The Writer

Clients: AEG, Ben & Jerry's, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CoverGirl, Friends of Pullman National Historical Park, Earth's Best, Jim Beam, Jose Cuervo, Klaviyo, M&M'S, MillerCoors, Mirakl, Mopar, Nespresso, Nonni's Bakery, Stellantis, Takis, Talenti, Viking Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Whirlpool

Klaviyo, Brand Designer
May 2024–February 2025, Remote

Contract, In-house: Worked with internal teams and shareholders—primarily in Figma—to shape brand projects ranging from social and email campaigns to OOH, print, and international event materials. Created launch assets for Klaviyo AI and assisted in rolling out their 2025 brand refresh.

SocialDeviant, Associate Creative Director → Creative Director
September 2018–May 2023, Chicago

Clients: André Champagne, Arbor Mist, Bumble Bee, CareerBuilder, Carlo Rossi, Columbia College Chicago, Dark Horse Wine, Disney, Floyd’s Barbershop, Lagunitas, M Health Fairview, Medela, Microsoft, OnMed, Red Wing Shoes

Victory Records, Creative Lead
October 2013–December 2015, Chicago

In-house: Provided creative direction for bands such as Comeback Kid, Counterparts, Emmure, Jungle Rot, Reverend Horton Heat, Terror, and Wretched. In collaboration with video editors, web/UX developers, and PR teams I developed new album releases from concept to production. Responsibilities included; design and layout, developing merch packages, creating social content, building tour materials, and managing external freelancers. Additionally, I handled internal operations such as maintaining the Victory brand and social media presence, updating the webstore, event production, and digitizing legacy materials.

Ogilvy, Art Director
November 2010–October 2013, Chicago

Clients: CDW, Kimberly-Clark, Kraft, SC Johnson

Thebe Street, Designer
April 2008–September 2010, Minneapolis

Clients: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Planned Parenthood

Know-how

Adobe Creative Cloud
AI (Generative)
Canva
Figma
Google Workspace
HTML/CSS
Microsoft 365

Study

Minneapolis College of Art & Design
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
2006

High Fives

Clio, Silver; Experiential
Clio, Bronze; Branded Entertainment
Clio, Bronze; Social Good
Event Marketer, Gold; Best Digital and Live Campaign
Ex Award; Best Sports Activation
PRO Award, Platinum;Best In Show
PRO Award, Gold; Best Entertainment Sponsorship
PRO Award, Silver; Best Brand Awareness Campaign
PRO Award, Silver; Best Use of Social/Viral Marketing
Reggie, Gold; Experiential Marketing Campaign (budget over $1M)
Reggie, Gold; Sponsorship and Licensed Property
Reggie, Silver; Experiential Marketing
Shorty; Social Good