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Humor, empathy, communication, and collaboration are my favorite creative tools. Finding the best voice and message outcome for an initiative your brand is my goal. Let’s work together to tell your best story!
Branding
- vision, mission, value and guarantee statements.
- branding systems - logos and colors
- identity pieces: business cards, letterhead, signage and more.
Marketing
- social media.
- advertising.
- copywriting - pr, project and sell sheets, bios, award applications and more.
- product packaging.
- visual merchandising, signing and product display.
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Language
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Work Experience
Director of Marketing + Business Development at MKE Iron Erectors, Inc.
October 1, 2020 - PresentCreated and grew the MKE Iron Erectors, Inc. brand into an increasingly well-recognized name in the Southeastern Wisconsin construction market, helping to increase gross sales by 700% between 2020 and 2024. In a small firm we wear many hats, including marketing, business development, sales, content creation, and copywriting. I’m passionate about being part of a team that changes the skyline while positively improving the lives of millions.
Director of Marketing + Business Development at MKE Iron Erectors, Inc.
October 1, 2020 - PresentCreated and grew the MKE Iron Erectors, Inc. brand into an increasingly well-recognized name in the Southeastern Wisconsin construction market, helping to increase gross sales by 700% between 2020 and 2024. In a small firm we wear many hats, including marketing, business development, sales, content creation, and copywriting. The joy comes from being part of a team that changes skylines while positively improving the lives of millions.
Director of Marketing + Business Development at MKE Iron Erectors, Inc.
October 1, 2020 - PresentCreated and grew the MKE Iron Erectors, Inc. brand into an increasingly well recognized name in the Southeastern Wisconsin construction market helping to increase gross sales 700% between 2020 and 2024. In a small firm we wear many hats. Mine include; marketing, business development, sales, content creator, copywriter more. Here, the source of my passion comes in being part of a team that changes skyline while positively improving the lives of millions.
Director of Sales Communications at ProtoVision Displays, LLC
January 31, 2020 - October 23, 2025Coordinated communications between our sales and production team, with our Chinese neon trade partners ensuring orders were fulfilled to client specifications. Gathered and verified data developing competitive quotes and shipping timelines in a highly time-sensitive environment. Downsized due to sudden shift in tariffs.
Director of Sales Communications at ProtoVision Displays, LLC
January 1, 2020 - October 24, 2025Coordinated communications between the sales and production teams, with Chinese neon trade partners ensuring orders were fulfilled to client specifications. Gathered and verified data to develop competitive quotes and shipping timelines in a highly time-sensitive environment. Downsized due to a sudden shift in tariffs.
Director of Sales Communications at ProtoVision Displays, LLC
January 1, 2020 - October 24, 2025Coordinated communications between the sales and production teams and our Chinese neon trade partners to ensure orders were fulfilled to client specifications. Gathered and verified data to develop competitive quotes and shipping timelines in a highly time-sensitive environment. Position downsized due to tariffs.
Art Director – Visual Merchandising at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
June 30, 2018 - October 23, 2025Hands-on director motivated by the challenge of spearheading projects to a successful completion. Brainstorming, creative design, presentation, quoting, print production – it’s all good. Our efforts stimulated corporate profits and differentiated iconic Bon-Ton brands. Versatile designer responsible for producing innovative solutions for a wide variety of visual merchandising needs including: signing, dimensional displays, large format graphics, fixtures and shop environments. Designs integrated into everything from garment hangtags to apps. Confident organizer able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Listening, strategic thinking, team mentoring and fostering communication are vital aspects of my process. Practical, fiscal-minded designer skilled at quoting and dedicated to ensuring the highest quality outcome at the best price. Improved savings by implementing a “three quote” policy spur ring healthy competition between vendors which lowered production co
Art Director – Visual Merchandising at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
June 1, 2018 - October 24, 2025Hands-on director motivated by the challenge of spearheading projects to successful completion. Brainstorming, creative design, presentation, quoting, print production – it’s all good. Our efforts stimulated corporate profits and differentiated iconic Bon-Ton brands. Designed solutions for signing, dimensional displays, large format graphics, fixtures, and shop environments; aligned with programs from garment hangtags to apps. Improved production efficiency by fostering vendor long-term success and cost-saving collaboration. Supported proposals that secured millions in vendor funding from major brands.
Art Director – Visual Merchandising at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
June 1, 2018 - October 24, 2025Led visual merchandising projects across signing, dimensional displays, large-format graphics, fixtures, and shop environments. Designed integrated solutions from concept to print production, stimulating corporate profits and differentiating iconic Bon-Ton brands. Secured millions in vendor funding from major national brands and managed cross-functional collaboration.
Graphic Designer at Saks, Inc., Northern Division
June 30, 2006 - October 23, 2025Developed high quality, innovative signage and displays consistently differentiating Saks’ Northern Division store brands from the competition. Efficiently managed production of multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. During these years I honed my expertise in Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator while increasing my production art and photo retouching skills. Consistently met project deadlines and objectives and became the “go-to-guy” for specialty projects.
Graphic Designer at Saks, Inc., Northern Division
June 1, 2006 - October 24, 2025Developed high-quality, innovative signage and displays that differentiated Saks’ Northern Division store brands. Managed multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Honed expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator while expanding production art and photo retouching skills. Became the go-to person for specialty projects and ensured timely delivery.
Graphic Designer at Saks, Inc., Northern Division
June 1, 2006 - October 24, 2025Developed high-quality signage and displays that consistently differentiated Saks’ Northern Division store brands. Managed multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, honing Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills and expanding production art and photo retouching capabilities. Served as the go-to person for specialty projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Communications at Marquette University
September 19, 1990 - September 19, 2000Bachelor of Arts in Communications at Marquette University
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Communications at Marquette University
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Qualifications
Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Other
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