About Me

Born in Detroit and raised in Metro Detroit, I began my studies in Photography at the College for Creative Studies, where I developed a deep love for visual storytelling and shooting analog film.

Since graduating, I've worked across a variety of creative industries—including shopper marketing, advertising agencies, branding studios, trade show exhibitions, tech startups, apparel manufacturing, and freelance design.

My favorite aspect of the design process is solving problems—visualizing the concept, brainstorming and ideating, developing it through branding and mood boarding, and working as a team to bring the idea alive.

Core Skills

User Experience Design & Strategy

  • User Research / Interview
  • Qualitative Research
  • Journey Mapping
  • Information Architecture
  • UX Storytelling

User Interface Design

  • Wireframe
  • Prototype
  • Usability Testing
  • Design Systems
  • Execution

Art Direction

  • Print / Digital Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Visual Brand Identity
  • Packaging
  • Concept Development
  • Large-Scale Show Graphics
  • Social Media Campaigns
  • Web Design

Business & Strategy

  • Client Advisory
  • Problem Framing
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Marketing Strategy
  • B2B Communications
  • CRM
  • Presentation & Stakeholder Communication

My Path

Advertising Agency · Internship

Design Intern

Healthcare account

Got my start on a healthcare account, learning the craft of client-driven design.

Shopper Marketing Agency

Shopper Marketing Art Director

Hillshire Farm · Coca-Cola

Built in-store and retail campaigns for major consumer brands.

Tech Startup

Brand / Product Designer

Chicago

Brought design into a fast-moving startup product team.

Global Exhibit Agency

Exhibit Designer

New York City

Designed large-scale exhibits and trade-show experiences for global audiences.

Advertising Agency

Art Director

Automotive accounts

Created campaigns across print, digital, and dealership channels.

Branding Agency

Brand & Packaging Designer

Boutique studio

Led brand identity and packaging design for consumer products.

Apparel Decoration

Art Director

Global apparel decoration company

Stepped into creative leadership, directing art and design across a global brand.

Insurance

Licensed Insurance Advisor

Multi-line licensed

Earned licenses in Life, Accident & Health, Disability, Medicare, and Property & Casualty.

Independent Practice

Marketing & Independent Design

Present

Today I blend marketing strategy with an independent practice serving each client's unique design needs.

Let's work together

Have a project, role, or idea in mind? I'd love to hear about it.

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Photography (Analog & Digital)
  • Interior Design & Architecture
  • Film Studies
  • Street Art & Typography
  • Furniture Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Boating & Fishing
  • Wine Education
  • Marine Life & Wildlife Preservation
  • Vinyl Records & Live Music
  • Pickleball & Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Vintage Sportscars
  • Art Galleries & Book Stores
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Snowboarding
  • Urban Farming & Farm-to-Table Cooking

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