Woman walking in the woods

When I’m not designing or building teams, you’ll find me outside somewhere in the mountains of Colorado. Whether on two feet or two wheels, exploring the natural beauty of our planet is my happy place and my source of inspiration.

 

A lover of the letterform, a stickler for details, a sketcher.

I am an innovative design leader best known for bringing a powerful combination of strategic insight, creative solutions, and people-first leadership to transform complex business challenges into impactful, sustainable solutions. Known as a trusted manager and senior advisor, I am dedicated to inspiring a culture of continuous innovation, collaborative growth, and inclusive empowerment within diverse, multi-tiered teams to incite purpose-driven impact.

Education

Yale School of Management
Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders Program. 2021

The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago
BFA, Visual Communications. 2005–2007

Michigan State University
Fine Arts Major. 2003-2005

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision, Figma
• Microsoft Office
• Workfront, Asana
• Leadership and people management
• Adaptability and resiliancy
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Change management and communication

 

Jones Lang Lasalle—Chicago, IL & Denver, CO

Senior Creative Director, 2021–present
Creative Director, 2018–2020
Senior Design Manager, 2017
Design Manager, 2015–2016
Senior Designer, 2013–2015

  • Oversaw design and creative for the Americas region providing creative direction and strategy for corporate and local marketing initiatives. This includes:

  • Lead a large-scale restructure of design organization, moving from a decentralized model to a team of 68 creatives

  • Developed a new funding allocation model, working closely with finance and operations partners

  • Implemented a project/traffic management function within the team, design process improvement initiatives and OLAs

  • Managed a 3.7M operating budget, meeting productivity metrics and KPIs for internal design organization

  • Served as primary stakeholder and strategic advisor to
    off-shore design/production team and flexible staff

  • Developed and maintained vendor and agency relationships

  • Creative direction for large cross-platform projects and campaigns including employer brand, content marketing and demand generation, brand development for business lines, internal communications and more

  • Mentored and developed creative staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement that results in strong creative solutions that elevate the JLL brand

Seam Studios—Chicago, IL

Senior Designer, 2011–2013

Art direction, design and production for print and web for clients including Randall Manufacturing and Peerless-AV, as well as establishing unique self-branding for the studio. Notably redesigned Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s bi-monthly internal publication resulting in increased readership, employee engagement, and brand recognition. Also handled client presentations, project management and vendor coordination.

Freelance Designer / Art Director—Chicago, IL

Provided clients with thoughtful design solutions, art direction, and project management. Projects included publications, real estate proposals, sales collateral, branding, web design, direct mail and email marketing. Clients include the Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago, Pappageorge Haymes Partners, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Active Transportation Alliance and Kelly Scott Madison.