The Grind

Freelance
December 2015–Present

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

Clients: AEG, Ben & Jerry’s, CoverGirl, Jim Beam, M&M’S, MillerCoors, Mopar, Nespresso, Nonni’s Bakery, Stellantis, Takis, Talenti, Viking Cruises, Virgin Voyages

Klayvio, Contract Brand Designer
May 2024–February 2025

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, Creative Director
September 2018–May 2023, Chicago

Bumble Bee, CareerBuilder, Columbia College Chicago, Disney, Floyd’s Barbershop, Gallo Wines (André Champagne, Carlo Rossi, Dark Horse Wine), Lagunitas, M Health Fairview, Medela, Microsoft, OnMed, Red Wing Shoes

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

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

CDW, Kimberly-Clark, Kraft, SC Johnson

Thebe Street, Designer
April 2008–September 2010, Minneapolis

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Planned Parenthood

Know-how

Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Google Workspace
HTML/CSS
Microsoft 365
Midjourney

Study

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

High Fives

2018; Clio, Silver; Experiential
2018; Clio, Bronze; Social Good
2018; Ex Award; Best Sports Activation
2018; PRO Award, Platinum; Best In Show
2018; PRO Award, Gold; Best Entertainment Sponsorship
2018; Reggie, Gold; Sponsorship and Licensed Property
2018; Reggie, Silver; Experiential Marketing
2017; Clio, Bronze; Branded Entertainment
2017; Shorty; Social Good
2017; Reggie, Gold; Experiential Marketing Campaign (budget over $1M)
2017; PRO Award, Silver; Best Brand Awareness Campaign
2017; PRO Award, Silver; Best Use of Social/Viral Marketing
2016; Event Marketer, Gold; Best Digital and Live Campaign