With more than 20 years of experience spanning creative leadership, branding, marketing, design, and business development, I’ve built a career around helping organizations and entrepreneurs grow their brands, connect with their audiences, and create meaningful experiences. For the past ten years, I have served as Chief Creative Operations Officer for the National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers (NAPCP), where I lead brand strategy, marketing, educational programming, creative direction, and community engagement initiatives. My work includes developing professional certification programs, overseeing international image competitions, producing educational content and online learning experiences, designing the quarterly Inspired magazine, and managing digital, print, social media, and email marketing campaigns. Beyond my organizational leadership role, I am a freelance graphic designer, photographer, and creative consultant. My expertise includes brand development, website design and management, email marketing, photography, content creation, graphic design, and creative strategy. Having worked with both established brands and small business owners—and having built and operated my own photography business—I bring a unique blend of creative vision and practical business insight to every project. I am particularly passionate about creating content, programs, and experiences that educate, inspire, and empower others. Whether developing a brand identity, designing a website, creating educational events, or building engaging learning experiences, I thrive at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and community. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy creating whimsical illustrations for my Etsy shop, Frosty Time Design, a passion project that allows me to explore my artistic side and stay connected to the joy of creating.

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With more than 20 years of experience spanning creative leadership, branding, marketing, design, and business development, I’ve built a career around helping organizations and entrepreneurs grow their brands, connect with their audiences, and create meaningful experiences. For the past ten years, I have served as Chief Creative Operations Officer for the National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers (NAPCP), where I lead brand strategy, marketing, educational programming, creative direction, and community engagement initiatives. My work includes developing professional certification programs, overseeing international image competitions, producing educational content and online learning experiences, designing the quarterly Inspired magazine, and managing digital, print, social media, and email marketing campaigns. Beyond my organizational leadership role, I am a freelance graphic designer, photographer, and creative consultant. My expertise includes brand development, website design and management, email marketing, photography, content creation, graphic design, and creative strategy. Having worked with both established brands and small business owners—and having built and operated my own photography business—I bring a unique blend of creative vision and practical business insight to every project. I am particularly passionate about creating content, programs, and experiences that educate, inspire, and empower others. Whether developing a brand identity, designing a website, creating educational events, or building engaging learning experiences, I thrive at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and community. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy creating whimsical illustrations for my Etsy shop, Frosty Time Design, a passion project that allows me to explore my artistic side and stay connected to the joy of creating.

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With more than 20 years of experience spanning creative leadership, branding, marketing, design, and business development, I’ve built a career around helping organizations and entrepreneurs grow their brands, connect with their audiences, and create meaningful experiences.

For the past ten years, I have served as Chief Creative Operations Officer for the National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers (NAPCP), where I lead brand strategy, marketing, educational programming, creative direction, and community engagement initiatives. My work includes developing professional certification programs, overseeing international image competitions, producing educational content and online learning experiences, designing the quarterly Inspired magazine, and managing digital, print, social media, and email marketing campaigns.

Beyond my organizational leadership role, I am a freelance graphic designer, photographer, and creative consultant. My expertise includes brand development, website design and management, email marketing, photography, content creation, graphic design, and creative strategy. Having worked with both established brands and small business owners—and having built and operated my own photography business—I bring a unique blend of creative vision and practical business insight to every project.

I am particularly passionate about creating content, programs, and experiences that educate, inspire, and empower others. Whether developing a brand identity, designing a website, creating educational events, or building engaging learning experiences, I thrive at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and community.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy creating whimsical illustrations for my Etsy shop, Frosty Time Design, a passion project that allows me to explore my artistic side and stay connected to the joy of creating.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Creative Officer & Chief Operating Officer at National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers
January 1, 2019 - Present
Design, Marketing, Programming, Online Courses, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Strategy, Program Development
Teacher at Shoot Along
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Educated students on how to use their DSLR
Photo Editor and Retoucher at Raquel Langworthy Photography
March 1, 2017 - December 1, 2022
Graphic Designer at Lightboard, Inc
March 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Freelance graphic designer position.
Lead Designer at National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers
March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Designer, Email Marketing, Social Media, Website Development, Marketing, Photography
Photographer at Deanne Mroz Photography
April 29, 2010 - Present
Lead Photographer/Owner
Web Producer/Designer at Demi & Cooper Advertising/DC Interactive Group
November 1, 2005 - August 1, 2015
Web Design, Programming, HTML, Video Production, Photography, Client Relations, Training

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Northern Illinois University
August 1, 2001 - May 1, 2005

Qualifications

2020 Voice Collection Finalist
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Grand Prize Winner - Amazon Kindle Commercial Contest
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Other