Experience
Millwork Brands Inc. [MBI] Director of Marketing; Brand and Creative • January 2022 - Present
// Establish the overall brand identity for MBI and its entire portfolio of brands
// Lead strategy, creative development, and execution of all marketing initiatives
// Provide guidance to all departments for consistent brand and message alignment
// Develop and execute all creative content for MBI and each unique sub-brand
// Responsible for creating and maintaining yearly marketing budget to support all business development efforts across all business channels and brands
// Provide insights and best practices for B2B partnership developments and engagement strategy
// Analyze and report effectiveness of marketing campaigns and onboarding initiatives to key company stakeholders
Teem Wholesale Inc. Marketing Coordinator • July 2012 - January 2022
// Produce all designs and maintain branding for Teem Wholesale Inc.
// Coordinate printing and marketing materials with vendors and departments
// Design, execute and implement strategies for market penetration via industry trends
// Responsible for development and launch of first online ordering system
Birdhaus Co. Co-Owner, Designer • March 2015 - January 2020
// Co-owned and operated an award winning wedding stationery company
// Assisted hundreds of couples with all their wedding paper product needs
// Recipient of The Knot Hall of Fame accolade
// Featured in numerous publications including The Knot Magazine Ohio, Ruffled Blog, Brit + Co. and The White Wren
Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation Freelance Designer
// Designed all activities and layouts to deliver a 25 page print ready file
// Collaborated with peers to develop overall children’s activity book
Project C: Clicking Creates Change Lead Animator • December 2011 - June 2012
// Directed conceptual development and animated a promotional piece
// Edited the 2012 Sneak Peak Trailer
// Assisted in the overall re-design of 2012 version of clickingcreateschange.com
Kansas City Chiefs Graphic Design Intern • September 2011 - December 2011
// Produced work for multiple print mediums and graphics for Arrowvision
// Published work in the Kansas City Star, Pollstar and additional publications
// Worked on branding aspects for the entire Chiefs franchise
Charlotte Bobcats Graphics and Animation Intern • June 2011 - September 2011
// Created motion graphic elements for videos and scoreboards
// Acted as production assistant on numerous video shoots and interviews
Ohio University Athletic Department Design Intern • May 2010 - January 2012
// Created various print material, graphics and other sports memorabilia
Global Leadership Center Student Consultant • November 2009 - June 2011
// Organized and researched business and communication projects in five countries
// Orchestrated presentation to the Executive Board of 584 Nha Trang in Nha Trang, Vietnam regarding advertising campaigns and exporting local product
Documentary Storytelling • June 2010 - July 2010
// Wrote, directed, edited, and produced a 20-minute documentary corroboratively while studying in Leipzig, Germany
VOLUNTEER
Van Wert High School CEO Supervisor • August 2022 - May 2023
// Managed a internship program through the local High School
// Specifically focused on video and overall content creation as it relates to the marketing field
Career Connections of Van Wert County • January 2022
// Worked on the initial development of a local nonprofit focused on providing economic education to 1300+ students K-12
// Created the logo and overall branding package for Career Connections of Van Wert County
// Collaboratively worked to create specific curriculum to be utilized in three county schools at the 2nd and 4th grade levels; which included the design of several hands-on activities and cartoon map mimicking features specific Van Wert County
// Current Active Board Member
United Way of Van Wert County Trustee • August 2013
// Organized and executed company wide campaign that raised an additional $6,000 as pacesetters for the 2013 United Way campaign
// Vote and analyze local funds for yearly United Way campaigns
// Maintain the integrity of the United Way and assist in overall brochure and campaign themes each year including promo material and campaign video
// Brainstorm collaboratively for new fundraising techniques and events while networking with local professionals on behalf of the United Way
Green Olive Children’s Home • July 2010
// Volunteered at Green Olive Children’s Home in Mtwapa, Kenya
// Encouraged the children to become more involved with crafts and drawing by teaching them about art, creativity and artistic techniques
Ohio University Multimedia Society Executive Board • September 2008 - 2012
// Communicated with professionals and current trends in the industry
// Assisted in planning and leading weekly group meetings and networking trips
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite • Final Cut Pro • Windows and Mac OSX platforms
print and web design • photography • branding • illustration • printing process
typography • font management • working knowledge in web development
[html, css, wordpress, drupal]
education
Ohio University June 2012
Scripps College of Communication
B.S. Visual Communications, Interactive Multimedia
Global Leadership Certificate