About Me
I’M A DESIGNER.
Whether it’s targeted advertising, identity rebranding, or long-form editorial with illustrations, I believe all design is about communication. I work best in a deadline-driven environment with a team of creatives and a lot of autonomy. I am highly organized and detail-oriented. I’m an excellent leader. I collaborate well with writers and designers, operating from both sides of my brain. I am constantly learning.
AND I’M AN ARTIST.
I have training in scenic arts and have worked for theater, film and corporate clients. In the fine art realm I’ve always maintained a studio practice. I exhibit regularly and I spend time with art wherever I go.
RECENT EXPERIENCE
Director of Creative
Wingspan Integrated marketing | 2020–Present
Responsible for leading the creative team in generating and executing innovative, strategic concepts for digital and print marketing materials, projects and campaigns for clients across the country, meeting with key players to determine visual needs, heading brand campaigns, etc. Work can be viewed at wingspanreach.com.
Art Director of Magazines
Red Pin Media | 2016–20
Churchill Downs Magazine (biannual 2016–18)
Modern Louisville (magazine, bimonthly 2016–18)
Voice of Louisville (magazine, quarterly 2016–18, monthly 2019–2020)
Voice-Tribune (tabloid, weekly 2016–18)
Louisville Visitor Guide (official guide for Louisville Tourism, annual 2019–2020)
Responsible for design and project management. Worked with editors and writers to conceptualize stories and covers, art directed photo shoots, assisted in managing and scheduling photographers, handled production involved in taking issues to press. Also responsible for all marketing materials and advertising for print and web, internally and for clients.
Editorial Designer
Gannett Design Studio | 2011–16
Designed for features and non-daily team at the Louisville Regional Design Studio. Worked with team of designers for 23 newspapers, magazines and digital publications. Primary publications included Asheville Scene (weekly tabloid, helped launch) and Lafayette Magazine (quarterly magazine, included full redesign).
Creative Director/Production Manager
LEO Weekly | 2007–11
Oversaw design and production of all covers, editorial layouts, ads, illustrations and web graphics for Louisville’s alt-weekly and various niche publications. Wrote and designed all marketing materials. Managed staff of three designers/production artists. Managed production calendar, budget, photographers and freelance illustrators. Redesigned website and publication, including identity and conversion to glossy.
Senior Graphic Designer
Courier Journal | 2004–07
Responsible for marketing the Courier Journal including concepts, design, copy writing and photo shoot direction for print, TV and radio advertising; direct mail; POP; outdoor; trade show/festival booths; media kits/sales tools; etc. Advertising design included ROP and spec for local and national accounts in CJ, Velocity (weekly tabloid) and various magazines. Handled proofreading for advertising publications, marketing pieces and communications.
Co-Owner
Olive Creative | 2001–present
Graphic design, illustration, scenic art and murals
Clients include Brown-Forman, Maker’s Mark, CNN, NBC, WAVE 3 TV, FOX41, SouthComm Publishing, Louisville Ballet, Louisville Palace Theater, Kentucky Science Center, Kentucky Center for the Arts, Crescent Hill Books, KMAC Museum, Actors Theatre Humana Festival of New American Plays, Stage One, FAO Schwartz.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Major: Drawing
Minor: Painting
VOLUNTEER
Art Sanctuary
Studios Manager
2012–present
Responsible for around 30 studio artists, maintenance of website, applications, placement, billing, etc.
Vice President
2012–2020
Instrumental in transitioning this arts non-profit 501(c)(3) into a brick-and-mortar makespace with art studios, galleries and event facilities. Reworked logo and identity. Responsible for structuring studios and artist applications, assist in managing day-to-day operations and regular VP board duties.
