I'm looking for work where I can make a real impact—whether that means drawing on everything in my toolkit or zeroing in on what you need most. What matters to me is focusing on whatever will actually move things forward for you.
Here's the thing: the people I work with and what we're building together matters just as much as the work itself. I do my best when I'm surrounded by folks who value honest feedback, creative collaboration, and genuine passion for what we're making.
When I'm leading a project, I start by getting clear on our goals, then work with the team to figure out the best way there. It's collaborative, energizing, and yeah—usually pretty fun. When I'm not at the helm, I'm the team member who often sits quietly for a while and takes it all in, then finds the insights and synthesizes the options, while adding a few of my own. I’m often the person who says the thing that makes people go “hmm…. Yeah!”
If you think there might be a fit, or if you've got something else in mind, let's chat. I'd love to hear what you're working on.
EXPERIENCE
Visual Communications Director
CO-OP Architecture | Sioux Falls, SD | July 2023 - November 2025
Creative Director
PatientX | Sioux Falls, SD | July 2021 - January 23
Art Director
TSP Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | August 2017 - July 2021
Art Director
ADwërks | Sioux Falls, SD | August 2009 - July 2017
Received multiple Addy Awards, a Telly Award and a W3 Award
Curator and Contributing Artist
Illustratorssocialclub.com | January 2010 - November 2018
Communications Director - Volunteer Board Member
South Dakota Advertising Federation | Sioux Falls, SD | June 2011 - May 2013
Graphic Designer
HenkinSchultz | Sioux Falls, SD | March 2008 - June 2009
Communications Director - Volunteer Board Member
AIGA - South Dakota Chapter | Sioux Falls, SD | April 2007 - March 2009
Creative Strategist
BKG | Sioux Falls, SD | October 2006 - March 2008 | Received multiple Addy Awards
Illustrator, Designer, Assistant Art Director
Taylor Corporation | Mankato, MN | May 1999 - October 2006
Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Taylor Corporation | Mankato, MN | September 1998 - May 1999
EDUCATION
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN | 1996 - 1998 | Associate Degree in Communication Art and Design
Received one Addy Award and two awards from the Pumpkinseed Art Contest
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD | 1995 - 1996 | Studies pursued: Fine Art, Graphic Design and Speech
SKILLS
I've spent years mastering Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator—they're my go-to tools. I'm also versed in Premiere and the Adobe tablet apps, and yes, I can navigate my way through Microsoft Office (including Powerpoint, unfortunately). Color correction and image manipulation? That's where I really shine. And I pick up new software fast.
I work well with both traditional and digital illustration, and I have a strong handle on composition, layout, typography, light, and color. I'm good at solving creative problems—especially the tricky ones that need a fresh perspective.
I'm also comfortable with social media strategy and know how to extend brands and campaigns across platforms in ways that actually make sense.
Oh, and I can fix bicycles...though not very well.