Looking for
I'm looking for work where I can make a real impact—whether that means drawing on my full toolkit or zeroing in on what you need most. What matters is moving things forward for you.
Approach
Curiosity and lifelong learning are the foundation of everything I do. They're why I stay current with software, pick up new tools quickly, communicate well and bring energy to teams. They're the basis for how I lead, collaborate, adapt and stay creative.
The people I work with and what we're building matter just as much as the work itself. I do my best surrounded by folks who value honest feedback, creative collaboration, and genuine passion.
When I'm leading, I get clear on our goals, then work with the team to figure out the best way there. I’m pretty experienced in leading teams that are composed of all sorts of people too, so I know how to get the left brainers to work with the right brainers - and walk away satisfied. When I'm not at the helm, I sit quietly, take it all in, then find the insights and synthesize the options. I'm often the person who says the thing that makes people go "hmm… yeah!"
EXPERIENCE
Marketing Director
Huff Construction | Sioux Falls, SD | April 2026 - Present
Visual Communications Director
CO-OP Architecture | Sioux Falls, SD | January 2023 - November 2025
Creative Director
PatientX | Sioux Falls, SD | July 2021 - December 2022
Marketing Graphic Design
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, Art Director and Pre-Press Team Manager
Taylor Corporation | Mankato, MN | September 1998 - October 2006
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 Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, and they're still my go-to tools. I'm also versed in Premiere, After Effects, HubSpot and website CMS platforms, and yes, I know my way around Microsoft Office. I'm always training myself to prompt and curate work through AI. Heck, I've even picked up Canva and Figma.
On the marketing side, I plan and run integrated campaigns across paid, shared and owned channels, from print and broadcast to digital, social and email. I track what's working through website and social analytics, help plan ad budgets and keep it all tied to what leadership actually needs.
When I'm leading, I write clear briefs, give feedback designers can actually use and keep production moving. I've supervised creative staff and directed artists and freelancers. I also write in AP style, with the stylebook open for the tough calls.
I work well with traditional and digital illustration and 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.
Oh, and I can fix bicycles... though not very well.
Awards
I got a bunch. A couple are for illustration, most for design and campaigns. Heck, I even have one for a short video I worked on. If you’re this far into my page, hopefully you are like me and you think awards are nice, but they don’t always reflect ROI and they are often subject to the judge’s whims and sensibilities.