ELEVATED THIRD

Senior UX / Digital Designer
October 2016 – Current

UX / Digital Designer
April 2014 – October 2016

Denver, Colorado

Under the creative director, I assist with leading and mentoring a team of 3 digital designers. Starting late summer of 2016, I spearheaded an overhaul of the UX Strategy and visual design for the new elevatedthird.com website, launched in March 2017. I was also selected to be part of a small internal initiative to increase web leads to the company's website through tracking performance and making incremental UX and design improvements.

In both my roles at Elevated Third, I execute UX and visual designs for clients. This typically includes research, benchmarking, creating user stories, working solo or with our content strategist to define the IA and structure of the website, and working through the UX/UI through wireframing, prototyping and visual designs of a website or app. I work with developers to put together web components and assist with the build spec, and I am involved with QA of each site I design before it launches.

I've worked on websites and projects for Colorado’s Legislature, Pinnacol Assurance, Macerich, Boulder Brands and the National Stroke Association. My work has included designs for web, mobile, apps and email designs, as well as video editing and production. Most recently, a campaign I directed for the State of Colorado's Regulatory Department received a Silver Davey Award.

ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING

Art Director
August 2011 – March 2014

Ann Arbor, Michigan

As the art director, I created compelling, eye-catching outdoor advertising campaigns, which often included both directing the visuals and writing the copy. Both static billboards and digital billboards were part of the Ann Arbor / Detroit market's vast inventory of nearly 400 faces. I was able to successful manage 350+ jobs from 2013-2014, which was up 25-35% from years prior.

During my tenure, I was honored with several local and regional awards, including:

  • 2013 ADDY Judge’s Choice & Gold | Creative Smiles | Flint
  • 2012 ADDY Silver | Irish Hills Fireworks | District 6 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan)
  • 2011 ADDY Silver | Cleary University Athletics | District 6 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan)
  • 2011 ADDY Silver | A2Y Chamber | Ann Arbor

BRAND MUSCLE
(FORMERLY CENTIV)

Graphic Designer
June 2010 – June 2011

Chicago, Illinois

In my role with Centiv, I designed point-of-sale signage for alcohol beverage distributors & suppliers. This fast-paced environment had me handling 8-10 jobs per day to meet client needs. In Winter 2010, I was hand-picked to work on several national wine signage campaigns that were displayed in Sam's Club stores. In April 2011, I trained new employees on design standards, traveling cross-country to Atlanta, Georgia.

MSU DEPARTMENT OF ART & ART HISTORY

Graphic Designer
September 2009 – May 2010

East Lansing, Michigan

During my final year at Michigan State University, I held the role of graphic designer for the art department. My work involved created a series of 10+ posters for visiting artists and lecturers. I also designed the 2010 MFA Showcase Catalog and a suite of promotional materials to promote the event.

ALLOY MEDIA + MARKETING

Graphic Design Intern
September 2009 – May 2010

New York City, New York

During my internship, I worked under the Marketing Director to help develop and design materials for various events & conferences, including direct mail, banners and posters and pitch decks. I also created print collateral & signage webisode series Haute & Bothered on teen.com. In my final weeks, I directed an intern photoshoot to generate imagery to be used in the company's internal marketing presence.