Experience
Global Senior Art Director, 2022-2024
eBay
•Built and led a team of 7 global designers for the US, UK, DE & AU markets.
•Responsible for maintaining and expanding ebay’s visual design system for email.
•Produced experience architecture, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, user interface specifications, and final graphics.
•Create extraordinary user-centered designs incorporating business requirements, product learning, and customer feedback.
Senior Art Director, 2018-2022
Sam's Club
•Conceptualize and execute creative campaigns and initiatives to drive customer engagement, retention and conversion.
•Lead creative role for major campaigns - guiding and making creative decisions as the main point of contact for business and agency partners
•Lead and oversee the development of visually appealing and brand-aligned creative assets for the Sam’s brand..
•Attend and provide close guidance for marketing photography and photo shoots.
Art Director, 2015-2018
Sam's Club
•Work closely with business partners - overseeing and leading art direction for programs and campaigns from development
stage to project completion
•Responsible for strategic solutions and options to meet business objectives at a higher level
•Lead designers and be accountable for campaigns and projects.
Senior Web Designer, 2011-2015
Party City
•Design and optimize engaging and user-friendly website layouts, ensuring seamless navigation and conversion paths
for customers.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and development, to implement design strategies that drive sales and enhance the overall user experience.
•Conduct usability testing and analyze user feedback to iteratively improve website design and functionality, aiming to maximize customer satisfaction and retention.
Education
Masters of Fine Arts: Design
Academy of Art University
Bachelors of General Studies: Communications
University of Kansas
Skills
Organization
Creativity
Communication
Deadline Management
Content Creation
Artistic Leadership
Client Relations
Brand Development
Motion Graphics
Design Strategy
Conceptual Thinking
Photography Direction
User Experience Design
Layout Design
Market Research
Creative Direction
Visual Storytelling
Design Research
Social Media Content