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Work Experience
Freelance Visual Communication Specialist at JStofsick Visual Communication
January 1, 2011 - PresentFreelance partner partnering with small to mid-sized hospitality, lifestyle, and editorial brands to craft cohesive visual storytelling across print and digital. Combined photography, retouching, and design to shape campaigns, brand materials, and editorial features. Led creative direction from concept to final delivery, building visuals that reflect each client’s tone and identity.
Assistant Photo Editor at The Burr Magazine
December 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025Assisted the art director on photo shoots, concept development, and archiving. Responsibilities included gathering props and food, occasional styling, on-location photography for both print and digital.
Assistant Art Director at The Burr Magazine
August 1, 2016 - October 3, 2025Spring 2016 role supporting art direction; contributed to layout and visual direction for cover and feature layouts.
Art Director at The Burr Magazine
May 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025Art direction of a team of designers, illustrators and photographers; photographed, edited, created and approved style guides. Oversaw the layout of the 4-color, 64-page magazine.
Intern and Photographer at Edible Cleveland Magazine
July 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025Assisted the art director on photo shoots, concept development, and archiving. Responsibilities included gathering props and food, occasional styling, on-location photography for both print and digital. Hired as freelance photographer and illustrator post internship.
Freelance Visual Communications Professional at JStofsick Visual Communication
January 1, 2011 - PresentPartnered with small to mid-sized hospitality, lifestyle, and editorial brands to craft cohesive visual storytelling across print and digital. Combined photography, retouching, and design to shape campaigns, brand materials, and editorial features. Led creative direction from concept to final delivery, building visuals that reflect each client’s tone and identity.
Freelance Creative Director / Photographer at JStofsick Visual Communication
January 1, 2011 - PresentFreelance partner with hospitality, lifestyle, and editorial brands to craft cohesive visual storytelling across print and digital. Combined photography, retouching, and design to shape campaigns, brand materials, and editorial features. Led creative direction from concept to final delivery, building visuals that reflect each client’s tone and identity.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Photo Illustration at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025Master's in Food Culture and Communication at University of Gastronomic Sciences
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025Master in Food Culture and Communication at University of Gastronomic Sciences
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025B.S. Photo Illustration at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025Masters at University of Gastronomic Sciences
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025B.S. Photo Illustration at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Professional Services
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