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ALWAYS A STUDENT
ELVTR Creative Director course taught by Ari Halper Global CCO of R/GA
Certificate of Creative Direction (whatever that means, but I passed and learned a shit ton)
Chicago Portfolio School
Art Direction
Graduated November 2014
Second City Training Center
Improv
University of Iowa
B.A. in Psychology and Fine Art
Graduated May 2010
AD LIFE
MolsonCoors in-house, Chicago
Creative Director (started as ACD)
Miller Lite, Miller High Life, Blue Moon & Keystone Light
Sept 2021 – Present
Developed split personality disorder working on brands with wildly different voices.
I learned nothing is more important than a good relationship with the client and that working on beer is fun.
Dyson, in-house, Chicago
Senior Art Director
Oct 2018 – Sept 2021
Said "you know the vacuum?" to people on a regular basis.
Learned how to give fun presentations and sell ideas through.
Golin, Chicago
Art Director
McDonald’s
Jan 2018–July 2018
Learned that an idea is nothing if you can't communicate it effectively. Also now a burger expert, AMA.
Grey NY
Art Director
Hasbro, Pandora
May 2016–Oct 2017
Learned about all things production from storyboarding to talking to directors, editors and animators.
Learned that imposter’s syndrome is real but can be treated with positive reinforcement and trust in self.
R/GA NY
Junior Visual Designer
Braun, Samsung, Verizon, Nike
June 2015–May 2016
Picked up some fancy design skills on some premium brands and worked with some fantastic
people and life long friends.
Ogilvy/Geometry, Chicago
Junior Art Director
Unilever
Nov 2014–May 2015
Learned time management REAL FAST. Learned design and refined my concepting skills.
BEFORE AD
Out of college, I pursued a career in social work as a case manager. My 81 year old client, Charlene (she said I could use her as a reference 773.386.0716), convinced me that I should use my art skills and try advertising. So I went to portfolio school.
Chicago Housing Authority
Chicago, IL
Resident Services Coordinator
April 2012–July 2013
Made some wonderful friends over the age of 80 years old.
Addressed elder abuse issues.
Broke language barriers by designing a system of images that were understood by all residents.
AmeriCorps
New Orleans, LA
Volunteer Develop Coordinator
April 2011 – Dec 2011
Created and established processes for 6 internal volunteer programs.
Customized volunteer management software to program’s needs.
Promoted programs at over 20 agency fairs.
Calvary Women’s Services
Washington, D.C.
Program Manager
November 2010-April 2011
Trained new volunteers.
Enforced house rules.
Peer-counseled residents.
