Associate Art Director, Graphic Designer
Rush University Medical Center | 2017 – Present

• Directed, designed and budgeted Philanthropy and Marketing department projects including event decor and invitations, company rebrand strategies and materials for prospective donors.
• Designed 46 appeals and planned 65 events, raising a record $115 million in 2019 for research, education needs and a future cancer center.
• Contributed to a 36% increase in patient visits and 38% increase in student enrollment at the University.
• Managed the upcoming project schedule and freelance designers workflow.
• Contributed to health system rebrand strategy and development including print and web identity and commercial production.

Graphic Designer
Photogenic Inc. | 2013 – 2017

• Served as art director and sole in-house designer for a travel souvenir photography company.
• Created concepts and designed all creative projects from start to finish.
• Developed style guides, motion graphics for video postcards, environmental vector renderings for new venues, proposals created in multiple mediums, and the creation of original infographics for use in presentations.
• Acquired 20 new clients through proposal writing and art direction.

Graphic Designer
Southwestern Michigan College | 2008 – 2012

• Contributed to the marketing team goals by creating and maintaining company branding within all advertising.
• Created artwork for billboards, school publications, campus signage, and numerous other projects.
• Coordinated video shoots and video/sound coordination for commercials and special events.

Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force | 1998 – 2003