I'm a designer from Chicago, a passionate and experienced creative leader with a background in management, art direction, graphic design, and marketing. I bring ideas to life and life to ideas. I have received many honors for my work including Emmys, Promax, and BDA awards. Most recently, my work with The MRN Agency in Los Angeles was recognized by the MUSE Creative Awards, earning two Gold awards for an event activation for AT&T. My professional affiliations include ten years of service on the Board of Governors of PromaxBDA, a global association for marketing and design professionals in the entertainment industry. Also, I was an active board member of the Respiratory Health Association for several years. My philanthropic efforts include providing design support and art direction to nonprofit organizations that serve the community. Currently, I provide pro bono design services to One For One Chicago, an organization that supports young adults living in Chicago neighborhoods with high rates of violent crime and joblessness.

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I'm a designer from Chicago, a passionate and experienced creative leader with a background in management, art direction, graphic design, and marketing. I bring ideas to life and life to ideas. I have received many honors for my work including Emmys, Promax, and BDA awards. Most recently, my work with The MRN Agency in Los Angeles was recognized by the MUSE Creative Awards, earning two Gold awards for an event activation for AT&T. My professional affiliations include ten years of service on the Board of Governors of PromaxBDA, a global association for marketing and design professionals in the entertainment industry. Also, I was an active board member of the Respiratory Health Association for several years. My philanthropic efforts include providing design support and art direction to nonprofit organizations that serve the community. Currently, I provide pro bono design services to One For One Chicago, an organization that supports young adults living in Chicago neighborhoods with high rates of violent crime and joblessness.

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I’m a designer from Chicago, a passionate and experienced creative leader with a background in management, art direction, graphic design, and marketing. I bring ideas to life and life to ideas.

I have received many honors for my work including Emmys, Promax, and BDA awards. Most recently, my work with The MRN Agency in Los Angeles was recognized by the MUSE Creative Awards, earning two Gold awards for an event activation for AT&T. My professional affiliations include ten years of service on the Board of Governors of PromaxBDA, a global association for marketing and design professionals in the entertainment industry. Also, I was an active board member of the Respiratory Health Association for several years.

My philanthropic efforts include providing design support and art direction to nonprofit organizations that serve the community. Currently, I provide pro bono design services to One For One Chicago, an organization that supports young adults living in Chicago neighborhoods with high rates of violent crime and joblessness.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Beginner

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Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
May 22, 1988

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality
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