Experience
Senior Designer | Section 127
November 2021-Present | Indianapolis, Indiana
Worked in a variety of roles dependent on project including creative direction, lead design and production art. Major projects include visual identity for 2023 NCAA Women's Final Four and 2024 Men's Final Four logo. Developed a number of process improvements for studio including AppleScript program that dramatically increases productivity and reduced human errors. ​​​​​​​
Senior Designer/Senior Graphics Manager | adidas
September 2016-November 2021 | Indianapolis, Indiana and Portland, Oregon
Oversee graphic development for NHL, MLS, and NCAA inline graphics for men and women. Provide creative direction, trend analysis, project management, and ensure quality of designs through prototype phase. Manage up to 5 designers including 1 remote employee and freelance designers. Relocated to Portland and continued in same role with new title of Senior Designer in December 2017.
NCAA Graphics Manager | adidas
June 2010 - September 2016 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided creative direction to design team for graphics on NCAA apparel and designed a variety of event logos for schools such as Nebraska, Louisville, and Notre Dame. Present to internal project managers and outside clients. Designs saw continued sales increases year over year.
Freelance Graphic Design
January 2004 - Present | Portland, Oregon
Major projects include: Identity for Indy Eleven (USL) including logos, uniforms, mascot and overall brand; and Athletic Identity for Carthage College including logo and font design. Other services include logos, posters, web, and apparel designs.
NFL Graphic Designer | Reebok
April 2007 - June 2010 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Graphic Designer | Norvax
June 2006 - April 2007 | Chicago, Illinois
Graphic Designer | Carthage College
January 2006 - June 2006 | Kenosha, Wisconsin
Graphics Division Leader | FOPPE DeSigns, Inc
May 2006 - December 2005 | Highland, Illinois
Education
Carthage College | Kenosha, Wisconsin
Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design
Qualifications
Creative Team Management
Creative Direction and Strategy
Maintaining Brand Consistency
Designer Mentoring
Thrives in Deadline Driven Situations
Designs in a Variety of Styles
Excellent Relationships with Coworkers
Adapts Well to New Technologies
Apparel Decoration Knowledge
Strong Collaboration and Brainstorming Skills
Self-Starter
Creative Problem Solving
Tackles Challenges with Enthusiasm

Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Logo Design
Illustration
Font Creation
Photography
Video
HTML/CSS
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