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I am a versatile artist and educator with over a decade of experience in illustration, art direction, and publishing. I thrive on collaborative environments where I can design books, puzzles, catalogs, and educational content, while also guiding students and clients through creative challenges.
I enjoy teaching art to children and helping teams translate ideas into polished visuals. I bring strong asset management and editorial workflow skills to every project and am passionate about storytelling through illustration and design.
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Work Experience
Art Educator at Devonshire Cultural Center
June 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025Plan and implement classes for children ages 6-13; support students through challenges in the curriculum.
Production Artist at Cottage Door Press, LLC
March 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Updated Parragon children's lit titles as acquired by Cottage Door Press; designed books, puzzles, cards, catalogues and packaging; developed organizational tools for asset tracking and sharing; assisted in development of educational content for publication. Also contributed to Parragon Puzzle Line projects (2021-2022) sourcing and creating art for multiple puzzle titles such as Unicorn Dreams, Nuance Triangles, American Vistas, and others.
Art Director at Phoenix Int. Publications
June 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025Collaborated with editorial team to create books using assets from licensed properties; produced thumbnails and directed contract artists for books using original content; developed die lines for cover treatments and plastic modules.
Production Artist at William Frick & Co.
February 1, 2016 - September 16, 2025Designed and adjusted stickers, banners and signs per direction; developed die cuts; operated printing, laminating, and cutting machines.
Design Assistant at Paterno Group
April 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025Assisted with design production, including web banners, print layout and basic web design; assisted with video and photograph editing, and with writing copy for the monthly email.
Art Educator at Devonshire Cultural Center
June 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Plan and implement classes for children ages 6-13. Work with children to help them through challenges in the curriculum.
Production Artist at Cottage Door Press, LLC
March 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025Updated Parragon children's lit titles as acquired by Cottage Door Press, LLC. Designed books, puzzles, cards, catalogues and packaging. Developed organizational tools for asset tracking and sharing. Assisted in development of educational content for publication. Parragon Puzzle Line (Production Artist) 2021-2022: Sourced and created art for the puzzle line, including Unicorn Dreams, Nuance Triangles, American Vistas and others.
Parragon Puzzle Line Production Artist at Cottage Door Press, LLC
December 31, 2022 - September 17, 2025Sourced and created art for the puzzle line, including Unicorn Dreams, Nuance Triangles, American Vistas and others.
Production Artist at Cottage Door Press, LLC
December 31, 2021 - September 17, 20255,000 Amazing Facts: Adjusted interiors and redesigned cover for publication after title acquisition.
Art Director at Phoenix International Publications
June 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Worked with editorial team to create books using assets from licensed properties. Produced thumbnails and directed contract artists for books using original content. Developed die lines for cover treatments and plastic modules.
Production Artist at William Frick & Co.
February 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025Designed and adjusted stickers, banners and signs per direction. Developed die cuts. Operated printing, laminating, and cutting machines.
Design Assistant at Paterno Group
April 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025Assisted with design production, including web banners, print layout and basic web design. Assisted with video and photograph editing, and with writing copy for the monthly email.
Illustrator at Illinois Library Association
January 1, 2020 - PresentReading Colors Your World: Contributing illustrator of 1 poster and 10 pieces of spot art for the teen portion of the ILA 2021 summer reading program.
Illustrator at Oni Press
January 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025Junior Braves of the Apocalypse Vol 1 & 2: Young Adult Graphic Novel Series (160-190 pages per Volume). Nominated for a 2016 YALSA award (Multiple printings).
Illustrator, Designer at Growing Minds, LLC
December 31, 2018 - September 17, 2025Muzzy Brand Language Education: Classroom Handouts for 7-8 year old reading level; Growing Minds, LLC. to be translated into a variety of languages.
Art Director at Phoenix International Publications
December 31, 2017 - September 17, 2025Baby Animals Library Box: Box set of 12 board books. Illustrated by Lindsey Sagar, Adapted by Kathy Broderick.
Art Director at Phoenix International Publications
December 31, 2017 - September 17, 2025Peppa Pig Look and Find: Licensed activity book for 5-6 year olds.
Art Director at Phoenix International Publications
December 31, 2017 - September 17, 2025Brook My Little Pony: The Movie Sound Book: 5 spread board book with sound module.
Art Director at Phoenix International Publications
December 31, 2017 - September 17, 2025The Amazing Spider Man Sound Book: 5 spread board book with sound module.
Art Director at Phoenix International Publications
December 31, 2016 - September 17, 2025I Am Moana Sound Book: 16 spread board book with sound module.
Spot Black Assistant at Andrew Pepoy
December 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025Inking support on titles such as Dead Boy Detectives, The Simpsons, and Fables (Uncredited assistant position).
Sales & Hardware Associate at Craftwood Lumber and Hardware
February 1, 2024 - PresentEducate and guide customers toward the best solution for hardware needs; repair screens, doors, windows, lamps and other miscellaneous items.
Art Educator at Devonshire Cultural Center
June 1, 2023 - PresentPlan and implement classes for children ages 6-13; work with children to help them through challenges in the curriculum.
Production Artist at Cottage Door Press, LLC
March 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025Updated Parragon children's lit titles as acquired by Cottage Door Press, LLC; designed books, puzzles, cards, catalogues and packaging; developed organizational tools for asset tracking and sharing; assisted in development of educational content for publication.
Art Director at Phoenix Int. Publications
June 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Worked with editorial team to create books using assets from licensed properties; produced thumbnails and directed contract artists for books using original content; developed die lines for cover treatments and plastic modules.
Education
B.F.A. in Communication Arts, Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2008M.F.A. in Communication Arts, Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2010M.F.A. in Communication Arts, Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2010B.F.A. in Communication Arts, Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2008M.F.A. in Communication Arts, Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2010B.F.A. in Communication Arts, Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2008Qualifications
Outstanding Achievement Award, Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - September 16, 2025YALSA Nomination: Great Graphic Novels for Teens
January 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025YALSA Nomination: Great Graphic Novels for Teens
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025Outstanding Achievement Award, Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - September 17, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Manufacturing
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