creative director, storyteller, researcher, designer, cat lady

Born in the rolling plains of central Nebraska, I discovered art and design by growing up in the sprawling beauty of a flyover state.

I started building my industry experience as a graphic designer in Los Angeles and Denver, before starting my own family in the land known as “honestly, it’s not for everyone.”

Transitioning my career into creative direction has brought me a balance of project management, niche research topics, and working with funny, creative humans daily.

Plus, creative director sounds way cooler than “amateur internet-rabbit-hole-follower” or “person that keeps tasks on track.” Branding is paramount, you know?

Like to keep it old-school?
Find my complete resume here.

a rare instance of creatives being in front of a camera
photo credit: Kassidy McConville

selected experience

Creative Director
redthread - Lincoln, NE

Responsible for developing campaigns for multiple clients across industries and managing a team of creatives (copywriters + designers). Consistently managed 10+ clients with established SLAs and commitment to high levels of client satisfaction and engagement. Overall, this included concepting, pitching, creative execution + critiques, strategy development, project management and client communication.

2021-2024

Lead Creative/Designer 
The Integer Group - Denver, CO

Served as lead creative and designer for the development of training videos, presentations, mobile articles and one sheets for HP. This included art direction, design, copywriting/copyediting, set dressing, prop development, wardrobe selection, talent direction, insuring brand consistency, client interactions and video reviews.
Additionally, worked on pitch decks for various brands.

2018-2020

Graphic Designer (freelance)
Denver, CO

Motive, Sterling Rice Group, Catalyst Marketing, Pen+Promise Design Studio,
Aimco Apartment Homes

Worked as a contracted designer for various companies and brands. Engaged with various internal stakeholders, from full Marketing Teams to CEO, to develop creative to serve client business objectives. Range of work included: presentation design, print collateral, package design, logo + branding, and environmental graphics/signage.

2017-2021

Graphic Designer (freelance)
Los Angeles, CA

Hypothesis Group, The OIC Agency, TCA Architects, Wondros, SpaRitual, Juel Concepts, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) MFA Theatre Program + Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance MFA Program

Worked as a contracted designer for various companies and brands. Engaged with various internal stakeholders, from full Marketing Teams to CEO, to develop creative to serve client business objectives. Range of work included: social media design, photography, presentation design, print collateral, trade show development, package design, logos + branding, and environmental graphics/signage.

2015-2017

  • Beverage goblin tendencies, ambient worlds playlists, and storytelling.

  • Research that kick-starts ideation.

  • Stewarding my clients’ dollar with intelligent, reasoned decisions.

  • Solving the puzzle of strategy, management, and creativity.

What fuels the work?

other than tea of course