Art Director & Brand Designer with over a decade of creative experience and nine years of experience leading creative for a global nonprofit, directing brand, design, and video teams while staying hands on in the craft everyday.
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago
BA Visual Communication
BA Communication Studies
Minor Studio Art
Honors
Cum Laude
Loyola University Chicago College of Arts and Sciences
Loyola University Chicago School of Communication
Dean’s List
Loyola University Chicago 2010 – 2014
Damen Merit Scholarship Recipient
EXPERIENCE
The Humane League • Remote
Art Director • March 2025 – Present
Senior Acting Associate Director of Design & Video Production • January 2025 – March 2025
Acting Associate Director of Design & Video Production • October 2024 – January 2025
Associate Director of Design • April 2024 – October 2024
Senior Designer • June 2021 – April 2024
Graphic Designer II • December 2019 – June 2021
Graphic Designer I • October 2017 – December 2019
Lead the creative core of The Humane League, directing the global brand and its sub-brands across design and video. Set the visual standards through hands-on work while mentoring a team through individual goal-setting and skill building. Partner with every department to turn strategy into campaigns and communications that drive real-world change for animals.
Walnut Capital Management • Pittsburgh, PA
Graphic Designer • October 2016 – October 2017
Designed signage and environmental graphics for luxury real estate company brand as well as individual properties. Developed and owned branded guidelines. Vendor coordination. Developed creative and effective communication strategies to drive engagement and leasing goals.
PAWS Chicago • Chicago, IL
Graphic Designer • February 2015 – August 2016
Designed print and web materials for Chicago’s largest animal welfare organization. Worked within the communications team to develop and execute promotional and informational materials across departments and programs. Closely involved in designing the new pawschicago.org. In-house production of print marketing collateral for signature fundraising events. Designed seasonal and capital campaigns to drive fundraising goals. Designed the bi-annual PAWS Chicago Magazine as well as annual reports. Managed a team of design interns.
SKILLS
Design & Motion
Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier
Figma
AI-assisted workflows
Claude Design
ChatGPT
Gemini
Collaboration
Asana
Creative Direction
Art direction
Brand identity & systems
Integrated brand campaigns
Video & motion direction
Leadership
Team leadership & mentorship
Creative workshop facilitation
Stakeholder alignment
Remote, global collaboration
