Experience
Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Art Director, May 2019–present
Art Director, July 2014–May 2019
Senior Designer, November 2013–March 2014
Creative lead designing award-winning print, digital, and social campaigns primarily for Investigation Discovery. Active member of the entire creative process from concepting and photoshoot art direction through design and execution across all platforms. Expert knowledge of the ID brand with a solid understanding of how the network can evolve in the changing marketplace. Leader within the department directing junior designers, brainstorming with writers, and mentoring peers.
Huge, Inc.
Visual Designer, March 2014–July 2014
Designed thoughtful, elegant print, web and social media design solutions for clients including Pfizer and Gannett. Hands-on participation in projects at every stage of the lifecycle, from brainstorming creative concepts with the project team and developing original campaigns, to sharing ideas in client presentations and ensuring deadlines are met, all the way through launch. Collaborated across disciplines on a daily basis amongst a team of writers, designers, art directors and marketing strategists in a fast-paced agency environment.
Inspired an atmosphere of teamwork, thoughtful feedback, and constructive critique amongst designers, copywriters, and art directors. Spearheaded the initiative to reinvent the company identity and develop the unique visual language of LivingSocial. Served as a design stakeholder in LivingSocial’s 918 F Street commercial space by guiding decisions on everything from interior decor to digital sales collateral, print design pieces, and web presence. Facilitated relationships between designers and clients throughout the company to create print and digital collateral.
LivingSocial
Associate Art Director, August 2011–July 2013
Lead Designer, October 2010–August 2011
Studio Diana
Principal photographer, December 2007–November 2011
Consulted, photographed, and edited weddings and events for the family-owned boutique photography studio serving Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Provided personalized service for clients and created beautiful products that contributed to the modern, yet timeless, emotive style of the studio.
BeeryRio Architecture + Interiors
Graphic Designer, May 2007–May 2009
In-house graphic designer responsible for creating and maintaining all printed marketing and collateral materials from conception and design through printing and production.
Awards
2021 ADDY, Gold: Photography
2021 ADDY, Gold: Art Direction
2021 ADDY, Silver: Art Direction
2020 Promax Global Excellence Award, Silver: Photography
2017 Promax, Bronze: Online Advertising
2016 ADDY, Gold: Integrated Campaign
2016 ADDY, Gold: Website Design
2016 ADDY, Gold: Digital/Interactive Campaign
2016 ADDY, Silver: Digital Advertising
2015 In House Agency Forum, Gold: Integrated Campaign
2015 ADDY, Gold: Website Design
2015 ADDY, Gold: Blog Design
2015 Promax, Gold: Art Direction & Design Online Advertising
2014 ADDY, Gold: Digital Advertising
2014 Promox, Gold: Art Direction & Design Online Advertising
2014 In House Agency Forum, Silver: Digital Campaign
2013 AIGA 50: Identity & Branding
Skills
360 Marketing Campaigns
Key Art Development
Photoshoot Art Direction
Branding & Identity
Social Media
Squarespace + Shopify Customization
Education
James Madison University
BFA Graphic Design
Magna Cum Laude