I’m incredibly proud of the jobs I’ve held and the work I’ve done. I think my path has been as unique as any, but if you don’t find this interesting, ask me about my experience working a hostile takeover at a nuclear power plant. **THIS IS A DRILL**
THE #1 RANKED COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
2017-CURRENT
Multi-Media Designer, Art Director for the New Educator publication
- Direct art, design and branding for the Collge of Education at Michigan State University. Act as subject matter expert in graphics and branding for the communications team
- Direct and supervise student employees for video efforts within the college
- Manage projects of various scales with different groups of stakeholders with an emphasis on maintaining brand strength and reputation
THE FIRST RESPONSE AGENCY FOR THE FLINT WATER CRISIS, MICHIGAN STATE POLICE’S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY DIVSION
2010-2017
Webmaster, Graphic Designer, Photographer and Videographer
- Develop brand identity and marketing plan for various events and campaigns
- Design logos graphics infographics brochures, posters, fliers, videos and social media graphics
- Director for multiple videos working solo and with cross-agency groups
PRINTING PLATES FOR EVERY POP-TART CASE SOLD IN NORTH AMERICA. UNITED ENGRAVERS AT KELLOGG
2006-2010
Graphic Arts Specialist
- Design and maintain shipping cases for Kellogg’s Products
- Lead designer for new product acquisitions including Gardenburger and Kashi
- Designer for 3-color point of purchase trays
Recognitions and Awards
- Three-time recipient of the good government award recognizing service, excellence, and teamwork
- Four-time ADDY award recipient from the Mid-Michigan Creative Alliance including a Gold Addy for my work on the 2019-2020 New Educator Magazine
- Formal recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency for my service during the multi-agency clean-up and response during the Kalamazoo River Oil Spill in July of 2010