BRAND MARKETING CONSULTANT
AM RESULTS LLC / AUSTIN / 2018 - PRESENT
Melding systematic innovation with forward-thinking design to deliver functional solutions that embody the intersection of premium and style.
Lead the strategy and execution for brands to find their voice, build their online presence, and grow their user base
Design impactful marketing materials for brands on digital mediums - ads, email campaigns, landing pages
Success with strategic content development
Consult independently to problem solve design solutions and curate creative solves for startups and evolving brands
Work with stakeholders to craft pitch decks for companies like PRODUCT(RED), NBPA, and Capital One
Implement design work flows to streamline collaboration in real-time
Build and design websites in Shopify, Squarespace, and Webflow
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CO-FOUNDER
500 LEVEL / CHICAGO - AUSTIN / 2011 - 2017
500 LEVEL is a clothing company that creates apparel designed by and made for sports fans. View our licensed sports apparel for your favorite teams and players at www.500level.com.
Responsible for building a team of 15 in a start-up environment with a diverse skillset from social, design, video, and eCommerce
Led the team in design strategy for print and digital media - apparel, packaging, email, web design, social media, and video. Proud to be part of the team that won 2016 NFLPA Licensee of the year
Implemented process for the design team to automate and duplicate artwork in high volume
Built and designed Shopify storefronts to enhance the brand identity for 500+ professional athletes and celebrities such as Gary Vaynerchuk, David Johnson, and Craig Sager
Provided an instruction manual to design artwork in Adobe Creative Suite following the Players Association regulations
Collaborated with business owners and copywriters to create pitch decks with Keynote and PowerPoint for NFLPA, NBAPA, Yahoo Fantasy Sports, NCAA, MLBPA
Developed a social media content strategy based upon major sporting events by implementing a speed to market design process
Always find time to create.
Hand sketches of my favorite subjects
BRAND MARKETING CONSULTANT
AM RESULTS LLC / CHICAGO / 2006 - 2011
Helped companies identify their creative branding and marketing strategy across all channels
Created design assets for print and digital in Photoshop and Illustrator
Managed execution for printed materials including signage, displays, trade shows, fliers
Built and designed websites in iWeb
Edited marketing videos with Adobe Premiere, iMovie & Final Cut Pro
In & Out with a Bang.
Revolver Chicago
RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER • OWNER
REVOLVER / CHICAGO / 2006 - 2009
Managed marketing, sales, payroll, scheduling, reports, email, inventory, and maintained clientele book and records
Ordered inventory and handled receiving of products
Grew business from one employee and annual sales of $150K to eight employees and annual sales of $500K in three years
Hosted fashion shows with over 1,000 attendees
Expanded our reach to a national audience by utilizing eCommerce platforms
SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
REVOLVER / DOWNERS GROVE / 2006 - 2009
• Conducted detailed sales presentations of payroll, human resource and tax filing services to small business owners which included cold calling, appointment setting, needs analysis, closing the sale, and post sales service
• Built a referral network of professionals including CPA’s, CEO’s, and CFO’s of businesses in my territory
• Finished 118% of YTD quota 2005
• Ranked in the top 20% of 115 sales reps
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
Design and Applied Arts
1999 – 2003