Thick as Thieves - PALM SPRINGS, CA
Owner + Creative Director: 2016 – Present

Responsible for the creation of a boutique, retail brand from conception to a fully functioning brick and mortor and e-commerce business. Creative responsibilities include the design and execution of all in-house inventory, brand guidelines, signage, interior and exterior spaces, shopper experience, fine artwork, lifestyle and studio photography, and all creative aspects for digital content including social channels and website. Traditional business responsibilities include the management of employees, inventory, vendors, clients and events while ensuring all operations follow city, state and federal guidelines.

Featured in: Goop, Magnolia Journal, Los Angeles Times, House Beautiful, Women’s Health, Sunset Magazine, Locale Magazine, Desert Magazine, Palm Springs Life, Buzzfeed, Westways Magazine, The ShopKeepers and The Glassy.

NOCoast Originals - St. Louis, MO
Creative Director: 2014 – 2016

Javelin: Responsible for the creative direction, design, marketing and stratigic executions for brands that seek innovative, experimental and non-traditional event experiences, brand programs and unique advertising campaigns.NoCoast Originals: Responsible for the creative direction and production of original television and branded content along with the recruitment and development of talent for entertainment and advertising industries.

Clients include: Bacardi USA, Grey Goose, New Amsterdam Vodka, Bombay Sapphire, Dewars, Viniq, Carnivor Cabernet, Giant Screen Films and Gas Monkey Garage.

New honor society - St. Louis, MO
Sr. Art Director: 2012 – 2014

• Collaborated with a small internal team to develop and launch a sister boutique ad agency that offered a fresh approach to traditional marketing and advertising models.
• Designed and developed multiple marketing campaigns from creative conception to final execution while working within established budgets, timelines and strategies.
• Responsible for the design and visual executions of internal creative initiatives, new business pitches and brand communications.
• Enhanced creative leadership style by mentoring, supporting and guiding other creatives, interns and junior members to improve skill sets while leading by example.

Clients include: eBay, Devine Color, Red Man, Timber Wolf, Longhorn and General Snus.

Momentum Worldwide - St. Louis, MO
Sr. Art Director: 2009 – 2012

• Responsible for the overall design and visual creative for the Anheuser-Busch and William Grant & Sons brand portfolios.
• Conceptualized and led the creative development of national ad campaigns, delivering proficient design work through print ads, billboards, vehicle wraps and on/off premise marketing materials.
• Brought promotional events to life through set design, event branding, traditional advertising, and digital media by collectively working with the creative team on the concept, design and production of the experiences.
• Styled and directed photoshoots creating a cohesive brand image library to be used across a variety of mediums.
• Collaborated with Anheuser-Busch’s Innovations Department on the design and development of new products, packaging and product extensions.

Clients include: Budweiser, Rolling Rock, LandShark, Michelob Ultra, Michelob Golden Draft, Michelob Ultra Fruit, Becks, Bud Light Lime, Margaritaville, Milagro Tequila and Stoli Vodka.

Zipatoni Company - St. Louis, MO
Art Director: 2006 – 2009

• Responsible for the design, creative development and execution of various advertising, promotional, interactive, retail and brand identity programs while working closely with creative directors, art directors, copywriters, account service and production teams.
• Teamed up with leadership to develop new business pitches while bringing a strong creative vision guided by the overarching strategies.
• Worked with photographers and videographers during shoots to ensure that campaigns were properly executed and brought to life through creative collaboration. .

Clients include: Pabst Blue Ribbon, Microsoft, Visa, Sony, Energizer, Nokia, Wagner Spray Tech, GlaxoSmithKline, Splenda, Kimberly-Clark, Pepcid, Rolaids, Timer Wolf and Redman.

A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. - St. Louis, MO
Sr. Production Artist: 2000 – 2006

• Served as a full-service, in-house designer and production artist for home office securities broker-dealers and financial consultants across 740 branches in all 50 states.
• Designed public facing work that included newspaper and magazine ads, billboards and sales materials.
• Responsible for internal projects that included the design, management and typesetting of newsletters, quarterly reports and detailed financial documents.

Clients include: home office and branch professionals.

Education

Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts 1999
Triple major in graphic design, photography and drawing