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Work Experience
Contracted Designer at Good Beer Hunting
January 1, 2024 - PresentIllustrated and defined visual style for ad hoc projects; completed illustrations and cover for Beer & Brine magazine; developed the label for New Belgium specialty brews. Continued maintenance of marketing assets for Cinnderlands Brewing, including illustrations for popup bars and logo creation.
Designer at Good Beer Hunting
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Developed and executed visual brand strategy for illustrations in the James Beard winning piece, 'Lost in Translation — How Flavor Wheels and Tasting Tools Can Evolve to Speak with Global Beer Drinkers'; developed branding for brick-and-mortar brewpub Long Story Short; created logo, merchandise, evergreen signage; responsible for tone of voice and media assets; improved brand position while expanding target audience.
Designer at Busy Beaver Button Co.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Developed and managed Design & Printing department best practices for machine maintenance and design assets for large format inkjet printers, laser copiers, laminators and guillotine cutters. Designed graphics, promotional materials and marketing assets for customers with a focus on brand values & tone of voice. Maintained quality of printing and proofing custom materials for pin-back buttons, stickers, magnets, lapel pins and color matching; ensured print quality for outsourced large projects; coordinated with marketing for SEO, social media and campaigns.
Store Graphic Artist at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Designed printed materials, illustrated chalkboards and built visual displays to promote sales and events; managed seasonal design and sign installation; created visual experiences for holidays and specialty products. Collaborated on Wayfinding design and advised on sign location, size, and visuals; ensured ADA-compatible materials.
Designer/Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - PresentIllustration, design and art direction for editorial illustration, custom lettering, cover illustration, merchandise/apparel design and site-specific murals. Led visuals and brand work for an independent comic and art book fair; collaborated with non-profits on end-of-year fundraising campaigns creating visual themes and design assets.
Cover Illustrator at American Libraries Association
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025Special projects as cover illustrator for Quarterly Magazine; January 2025–March 2025.
Graphic Designer at City Bureau
February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024Contributed to the 2024 Annual Report & Executive Director Announcement design work.
Student at Type Design, Readable Font Development Course
February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Participated in Readable Font Development Course.
Freelance Designer/Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - PresentIllustration, design and art direction for various clients; editorial illustration, custom lettering, cover illustration, merchandise/apparel design and site-specific murals; collaborated with non-profits on end-of-year fundraising campaigns creating visual themes and design assets.
Education
BFA, Illustration at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Type Design at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2024 - June 10, 2026BFA, Illustration at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2011 - June 10, 2026Qualifications
Type Design
February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Readable Font Development Course
February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail
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