University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis — St. Louis, MO
Associate Director, Creative Services | 2025–Present

Lead the creative team across design, photography, video, and media production, ensuring high-quality, strategically aligned output.

Directed the 2025 Founders Day Giving Challenge campaign—print and digital—partnering with University Advancement to raise $80,031 (135% increase) and exceed the donor goal with 226 contributors.

Oversee institutional brand integrity by reviewing materials, guiding stakeholders, and recommending best practices across all communications.

Deliver design support for print and digital initiatives, preparing production-ready files and approving proofs for multi-channel distribution.

Manage project timelines and budgets, coordinating internal teams and external vendors for efficient, successful execution.

Plan and lead photoshoots and video productions from storyboards, scripts, and shot lists to final delivery.

Provided art direction for Athletics Department Media Day, coordinating planning, production, and photo direction to produce cohesive, on-brand visuals.

Drive the University’s social media strategy, creating audience-focused content and managing production schedules and website updates.

The Narrative: Communication Design — St. Louis, MO & Chicago, IL
Founding Partner, Design Director | 2012–2025

Founded and led an independent branding studio, overseeing business strategy, financial management, operations, and creative direction across all projects.

Directed award-winning brand identity systems for corporate, nonprofit, and cultural clients, shaping long-term visual and communication strategies.

Led multidisciplinary teams of designers, illustrators, writers, photographers, cinematographers, and developers to deliver cohesive, high-impact work from concept through execution across print, digital, environmental, and multimedia platforms.

Managed client relationships, discovery, and research-driven strategy, translating complex brand challenges into visually compelling, culturally relevant solutions.

Developed custom typographic systems, illustrations, and digital experiences, ensuring brand consistency, strategic effectiveness, and lasting impact.

Sun Life Financial — Boston, MA
Senior Graphic Designer | 2007–2009

Led art direction for major marketing initiatives, including product campaigns, trade advertising, sales kits, and integrated print and digital collateral.

Developed conceptual frameworks and visual systems supporting new product launches and enterprise- wide marketing efforts.

Commonwealth Financial Network — Boston, MA
Graphic Designer | 2005–2007

Designed brand and marketing materials for national Broker/Dealer conferences, including multi-color collateral, publications, stationery, and microsites.

Produced print and digital campaigns for trade publications, targeted mailings, and technology-focused communications.