EXPERIENCE
----------
Senior Digital Art director UI/UX | 4.15 - Present
Allstate Insurance company
Established design guidelines, best practices and standards, for Allstate's My Account responsive re-design, and new customer on boarding. Collaborated with UX architects, copywriters, and technology team members to define and implement innovative solutions for Allstate's visuals and digital experiences.
Creative Lead Marketing Strategy | 4.13 - 4.15
ITxM | The Institute for Transfusion Medicine
Lead graphic designer and brand steward for all ITxM businesses. Presented concepts to upper management and photographed corporate events.
Manager of Creative Services | 4.10 - 4.13
Des Plaines Public Library
Created a system for workflow and project management. Implemented department budget and assisted with the purchasing of state of the art computer and printing equipment.
Photographer/President | 11.04 - 4.10
Imaginative Studios
Established a boutique wedding and portrait photography studio. Oversaw and trained photographers and junior graphic designers.
Senior Visual Designer UI | 3.01 - 11.04
Discover Financial Services
Worked on a wide range of projects including credit card designs, web site graphics, email campaigns, banner ads, and interactive presentations. Mentored junior colleagues.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
----------
UX Camps | 2019
Chicago, Illinois
Big Design Conference | 2018
Dallas, Texas
EDUCATION
----------
Master of Science: Human and Computer Interaction | 2019
The College of Engineering at Iowa State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts : Digital Design/Photography | 1999
Magna Cum Laude
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Bachelor of Fine Arts : Illustration | 1998
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Associates of Fine Arts | 1996
Graduated with Honors
Community College of Rhode Island
CERTIFICATIONS
----------
Python Programming | 2018
Coursera
Human Centered Design Practitioner | 2017
LUMA Institute
SKILLS
----------
Creative Direction
Design Thinking
User Interface Design
User Experience
Brand Strategy
Sketch
InVision
Zeplin
Adobe CC
Agile Methodologies
Digital Photography
Virtual Reality