my education + experience
texas a&m commerce
bfa design communications
08/2001 – 12/2005Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, some Dimension and some After Effects.
Figma, Blender - used very lightly but can jump in and learn
amp agency
graphics supervisor
08/2017 - PresentAnheuser Busch, Blistex, Fora Foods, Ferrero Grp/Ferrara Candy Co., KDP & Brands, Kenvue (J&J), LALA Foods, Newell, Promised Land Dairy, Reckitt, Riviana, Weber Grills at Home Depotbrand collaborations
Process Improvement: Partnered with the Studio Director to develop and implement streamlined file construction and studio processes, significantly improving operational and workflow efficiency.
Asset Management: Managed and standardized comprehensive design templates for all RMN resources, spanning onsite, offsite, social, and third-party assets.
Strategic Partnerships: Facilitated the testing, functionality and optimization of Walmart’s online ad builder (Walmart Connects - Creative Builder) ahead of its national launch.
Managed & Mentored: Directed a team of up to 4 Studio Graphic Artists across multiple client accounts, enforcing strict quality control by reviewing and approving all studio work prior to release.
High-Volume Execution: Adapted national creative campaigns into hundreds of weekly digital and print deliverables across major Retail Media Networks (RMNs), including Walmart, Target, Kroger, CVS, Instacart and more.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Consulted with creative, account, strategy, and client leads to deliver innovative design solutions and creative rationales that strictly aligned with client objectives and retailer guidelines.
Accessibility & Adaptation: Optimized and translated brand key visuals for customized shopper marketing programs, ensuring strict ADA compliance across all print and digital touch-points.
rr donnelley & sons
design associate
01/2016 – 08/2017Ann Taylor Loft, Circle K, Dollar General, Dr Pepper, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Metro PCS, Old Forester, Target, ULTA Beautybrand collaborations
Department Leadership: Served as Acting Creative Director during a leadership leave of absence, directing the Creative Service Department and overseeing creative and production teams across 3 separate facilities to develop and produce a successful tradeshow booth. Co-managed the end-to-end execution of a large-scale custom trade show booth for Global Shop.
Retail Experience Design: Developed cohesive thematic campaigns for a wide range of retail installations, optimizing for both visual impact and shoppability across diverse formats (e.g., floor graphics, pallet wraps, case stackers, and aisle dressings).
Sales Enhancement: Designed comprehensive client presentation decks, featuring detailed prototype explorations to strategically support the sales and pricing teams.
Team Management & Operations: Onboarded and trained 2 new designers while coordinating cross-functional prototype production schedules with the wider sales platform.
Vendor Management & Innovation: Partnered with external vendors to engineer budget-compliant, interactive movie promotion displays (incorporating motion effects) that were optimized for efficient shipping, seamless installation, and custom designed for easy store-level repurposing.
a.j. bart inc.
design associate
12/2014 – 12/2015brand collaborations
AJ Bart Internal, Concentra, Frisco ISD, JCPenney, Rexel USA, rue21, SunnyDBrand Identity & Collateral: Led logo creation and brand development for client divisions, executing comprehensive design support for company-wide program redesigns.
Packaging Design & Logistics: Designed end-to-end packaging solutions for an employee reward system, managing product organization and defining strict structural specifications for large-scale production and distribution.
Corporate Comms: Developed dynamic corporate communications, including thematic Annual Report designs, interactive PDFs, and downloadable digital assets optimized for client websites.
Brand Identity & Collateral: Led logo creation and brand development for client divisions, executing comprehensive design support for company-wide program redesigns for retail.
ulterior motives inc.
creative services manager
09/2009 - 11/2015Boston Pizza Canada, Einstein Bros. Bagels, KFC, Main Event, Saks OFF 5TH, Steak ‘n Shake, TGIFridays, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, YUM! Brands, Whataburgerbrand collaborations
Team & Operations Management: Directed a 2-person design team, establishing efficient daily workflows and production schedules across the client portfolio.
Omnichannel Campaign Execution: Coordinated national print rollouts (small and large format), partnering with web developers to align physical print variables with digital portal requirements. Conducted proofing and press checks across diverse print substrates, guaranteeing strict color matching and brand adherence
Process Optimization: Streamlined the client revision and approval process to accelerate the successful delivery of complex 36-page Promotional Guides accompanying quarterly in-store collateral kits.
Conceptual Design & Pitch Support: Designed high-impact promotional materials and conceptual presentation mockups under tight deadlines for global brands including Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell, driving successful client sell-ins.
Quality Assurance & Prepress: Managed the development and release of small and large-format print assets for national program rollouts, collaborating with web and account teams to ensure seamless variable data integration across digital portals.
Digital Portal Asset Ordering: Managed the development of assets and site build functionality with Web Development team for custom asset creation and odering for all clients.