Resume
Experience
Creative Director | LiveHive
October 2004 – Present (7 months 3 months) Moravia, Iowa
In 2004 I founded LiveHive, a digital marketing agency focused on providing small business owners simple and cost effective solutions to connect with local consumers. I help companies succeed online by creating the right blend of local search, mobile marketing, social media, and web development strategies. Today LiveHive has become a leader in online marketing solutions for local businesses in southern Iowa.
Art Director | Meredith Integrated Marketing
August 2010 – February 2011 (7 months) Des Moines, Iowa
While at Meredith I was an Art Director creating various direct mail, social marketing and online campaign pieces for Nestle’s Gerber account. I was responsible for directing multiple photoshoots while working on the account, overseeing photography and product styling for the brand.
Senior Art Director | Leo Burnett USA
July 1997 – July 2003 (6 years 1 month) Chicago, Illinois
I started my advertising career at Leo Burnett as an Art Director in 1997 working on Marlboro Racing. My responsibilities included overseeing the integration of its Print Advertising, Out of Home, Direct Mail and Event Marketing campaigns.
I worked as an Art Director on accounts such as Allstate, Philip Morris and the U.S. Army at Leo Burnett.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Fort Hays State University
May 1997 – Emphasis in Graphic Design
Associate of Arts | Indian Hills Community College
June 1994 – General Studies
Expertise
Creative Direction | Photo Shoot Direction, Design Direction, Creative Strategy, Broadcast Design, Brand Stewardship
Art Direction | Photo Styling, Photo Direction, Type Design, Visual Journalism, Press Checks, Motion Design
Graphic Design | Typography, Logo Design, Exhibit Design, Book Design, Information Graphics
Skills
Advertising | Direct Mail, Retail Signage, Collateral, Trade Shows, Annual Reports, Broadcast
Social Media | Social Marketing, Social Media Monitoring, Fanbase Growth, Experiential Marketing, Feedback & Analysis
Local Search | Map Placement, Customer Review & Check-In Websites, QR Codes
Mobile Marketing | Text Marketing (SMS), Mobile Development, App Development
Web Development | Online Branding, Website Design, SEO/SEM, Online Advertising, Email Marketing
Programs
Adobe Creative Suite | Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
