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I’m a Senior Creative Professional and MFA graduate with over eight years of experience spanning both academia and industry. I specialize in packaging strategy, brand design, problem solving, and process management. I’ve led departments, guided branding and packaging initiatives, and built efficient design workflows across cross-functional teams.
Currently, I’m an Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design at Liberty University, while continuing to drive design initiatives for national brands. I bring hands-on industry expertise to the classroom and lead design projects that bridge marketing, product development, and digital campaigns.
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Work Experience
Department Chair of Art & Design, Asst. Professor of Graphic Design at Sterling College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Led the Art & Design department, oversaw curriculum development and budgets, and coordinated faculty for the BFA Graphic Design program. Instructed advanced courses in Design, Typography, Portfolio Development, History, and 3D. Served as Title IX Investigator and Faculty Council Board Member, and contributed to program assessment and governance.
Graphic Designer II (Mid-Senior Level) at American Outdoor Brands
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Designed materials for Reveal, Defend, and Feathersnap brands; contributed to packaging concepts, 3D product rendering, and retail placement; collaborated with marketing and product teams to support web, email, social, and other brand-facing projects; ensured consistency across assets.
Senior Graphic Designer at TACTACAM
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Designed materials for Reveal Hunt ecosystem, with a focus on 3D product rendering, packaging design, and retail placement design. Bridged marketing and product development, managed workflows including Bynder DAM, and led brand-specific initiatives for Caldwell, Wheeler, Tipton, and Hooyman. Spearheaded packaging rebrands and collaborated with engineering for product development and marketing completion. Managed design interns and participated in talent interviews and campus culture initiatives.
Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design at Liberty University
January 1, 2025 - PresentInstruct beginner to advanced online graphic design courses on an 8-week schedule, contributing to curriculum development and student mentorship.
Education
BFA, Graphic Design at Fort Hays State University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Marketing Minor at Fort Hays State University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018User Experience Design Certificate at eCornell
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021MFA, Graphic Design at Fort Hays State University Graduate Program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022Qualifications
User Experience Design Certificate
January 1, 2021 - June 14, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing
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