Experience

Advantage Solutions, Remote

Senior Art Director | Aug 2018 – May 2025
Led creative strategy for a key account, driving 10x revenue growth from $150K to $1.5M across 12 brands through branding and multi-channel campaigns. I delivered impactful B2C, B2B, and CPG design work, managed full-cycle projects aligned with brand and marketing goals, and contributed to concepting for pitches, RFPs, and RFIs. Known for versatility in print and digital, I was trusted with fast-turn, high-impact projects and produced in-house video edits that reduced outsourcing costs and sped up timelines by 20–50%.

Art Director | Apr 2017 – Aug 2018
Led creative for Schwan’s brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Edwards, Mrs. Smith’s, and Pagoda, overseeing concepting, art direction, design, copywriting, and new business support.

Freelance, Chicago, IL

Art Director | Jun 2016 – Apr 2017
Collaborated with multiple agencies on a range of digital, experiential, and print projects, adapting quickly to diverse teams and workflows while consistently delivering high-quality creative.

HY Connect, Chicago, IL

Art Director | Mar 2011 – Jun 2016
Led end-to-end design projects aligned with brand strategy and marketing goals, collaborating with cross-functional teams on collateral, website assets, and ad campaigns. I helped secure two major client accounts through RFP and RFI contributions and executed large-scale OOH campaigns for healthcare and consumer brands.

Movéo Integrated Branding, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Graphic Designer/Video Editor | Feb 2008 – Mar 2011
Collaborated with creatives, project managers, and developers to deliver multi-channel campaigns across print, digital, OOH, and social platforms. I produced layouts, retouched images, and video content for marketing and trade show initiatives, while leveraging bilingual skills to support healthcare clients targeting Hispanic markets.

Keating Of Chicago, McCook, IL

Graphic Designer | Jan 2007 – Jan 2008
Maintained website assets and redesigned trade show and sales collateral to strengthen branding across print and digital platforms. I supported the 2007 NRA Show, boosting sales leads by 25% and brand visibility, and coordinated training materials to improve technician onboarding and user experience.

Education

Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Academic Recognition: President's Honors List