Experience
CREATIVE
Y&R Chicago | Digital Art Director
October ‘10 - August '11
Concepted and designed ideas with a digital focus across
several clients including: Sears (Kenmore, Craftsman,
Lawn & Garden, Home Fashions, Home Appliances, Holiday), Hotels.com, Giant Eagle, Joffrey Ballet, Dave & Busters, Chamberlain Nursing School and other New Business
Leo Burnett/Arc | Interactive Art Director
April ‘09 - October '10
Interactive design/art direction for Purina brands including: Beneful, Fancy Feast, Pro Plan and Purina.com
DDB | Art Director
May ‘07 - Feb ‘09
Clients included: Wrigley’s Extra, Laughing Cow Cheese,
Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Ale, Cars.com,
McDonald’s, Midas.com, LensCrafters, Safeway,
Statefarm and
New Business
Orion’s Mind | Graphic Designer
Sept ‘06 - Feb ‘07
Designed tutor and student books for
CPS after school supplemental education program
DDB | Creative Intern/Freelance
July ‘06 - Sept ‘06
Concepted Super Bowl commercials for
Budweiser and Bud Light
OTHER
LaidOffCamp Chicago | Event Coordinator
Feb ‘09 - June ‘09
Co-organized 200 person un-conference for
unemployed
people held at Loyola University
Starcom MediaVest Group | I.P. Associate
June ‘05 - July ‘06
Created, implemented and analyzed search media
campaigns for Disney movie releases
GM PlanWorks | Assistant Interactive Planner
March ‘04 - June ‘05
Created, implemented and analyzed interactive
and
search media campaigns for GMBuyPower.com
Chicago Portfolio School
June ‘05 - June ‘06
Focus: Art Direction
Western Michigan University
Sept ‘99 - Dec ‘03
B.B.A. Major: Advertising,
Minors: General Business, Studio Art
Graduated Cum Laude. Member of:
Lee Honors College, Delta Sigma Pi (VP),
Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta
University of Wollongong
Feb ‘02 - July ‘02
Spent a semester studying in Australia and traveling
in New Zealand
Troy High School
Sept ‘95 - June ‘99
Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Was an overachiever
in about every club and sport you can imagine.
Recognition
Emmy | Outstanding Achievement for Announcements/ Campaigns Award - Chicago/Midwest (2009)
Hugo | Audience Choice Award - Second Place (2009)
Hugo | Low Budget Award - Silver Plaque (2009)
Hugo | Institutional/Corporate Identity Award -
Certificate of Merit (2009)
Optimus OneShot | Contest Winner (2008)
about me
I'm an art director in advertising. I see the world in shapes and colors. You can too, just squint a little.
I'm not afraid of a challenge or a burrito. My favorite part about being a creative is when I get to solve problems. My second favorite part is when I get to bring those solutions to life.
I can tell you I'll work hard and that I have a positive attitude. You won't know the full extent until you see me in action.
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