Work Experience
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Senior Creative Services Designer, 2022 to Present
As the Creative lead for the CAP Services team, my motto is to "Bring Fun to The Fed." Brought on as a "Jack-of-all-Trades" designer, I handle branding, UI, presentation design, internal marketing and infographics as our team services the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, as well as several teams and divisions across the 12 Reserve Banks. Responsibilities include creative strategy across all CAP services projects, as well as working directly with stakeholders from across the Federal Reserve system and Board of Governors.
Get Hert Designs, LLC
Freelance Creative, 2023 to Present
Specializing in editorial design, I leverage my past experience in publishing as the Art Director for Illinois Brewing, The Real Park Ridge, Commercial Painting magazines, and Lebo Beat newspaper. Outside of publications, I embrace the "Jack-of-all-Trades" mentality and will take one any poject that comes my way. This has included designing trade show booths, branding, infographics and marketing projects. Clients include Siemens, Schneider Electric, Milliken, Monk Fruit Corp., Sketchbook Brewing, Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, International Exhibit Services, Black Warrior Smokers, Venture Forth Media and 27th State Media.
Amos Media
Marketing Manager, 2020 to 2022
Creative Supervisor, 2018 to 2020
Art Director, 2015 to 2018
My time with Amos Media began as the Art Director for Craft Ideas and Cars & Parts magazines, evolved into leading a team of artists in the design of Coin World, Linn’s Stamp News and Scott Catalogue, to being the marketing manager for the national hobby publishing company. I was responsible for the creative strategy across all Amos Media properties including publications, websites, apps and marketing materials.
Art Director, 2010 to 2015
Responsible for the design of several magazines, advertising and promotional materials for Putman Media brands and clients.
BNP Media
Art Director, 2007 to 2010
Effectively managed the layout and design of The National Provisioner and Beverage Industry magazines.
Pro Football Weekly
Assistant Art Director, 2006 to 2007
Production Assistant, 2001 to 2006
Responsible for design of the weekly newspaper, annual magazines, contract publications, print and digital advertisements.
Schaumburg Flyers Professional Baseball
Director of Publications 1999 to 2000
Graphics Intern, 1999
Designed all printed materials including the souvenir yearbook, scorecard, baseball cards and pocket schedules.
Education
Bradley University
B.S. in Advertising
Illinois Institute of Art at Schaumburg
Web Development Certificate
Awards
Six 2015 ASBPE Awards
Seven 2014 ASBPE Awards
Five 2013 ASBPE Awards
Three 2012 ASBPE Awards
Two 2011 ASBPE Awards