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EDUCATION

2021 MFA University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

2017 BFA University of Denver, Denver, CO

PROFICIENCIES

Adobe Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Express

Google Suite · Microsoft Suite · Canva · Monday · Illustration · Website Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Art Director & Production Lead · Hana April Inc. · Mpls, MN · 2024 - current

Lead production, fabrication, visual strategies and creative concept development for over 60 major events and media projects per year, including:
- The weddings for Netflix’s Love is Blind Season 8, AdFed’s 2025 annual award show, Surescripts’ Innovators & Ideators Ball.
Managed a successful agency-wide rebrand, including a website redesign and refreshed graphic design to enhance brand presence and drive client growth. Rebrand also focused on admin organization and project management processes.
- Achieved a 30% increase in client acquisition in 2024.
- Led a team in documenting and uploading all rental assets onto the new website. Used CSS and HTML to link Goodshuffle to Squarespace.
Led all graphic design for projects including signage, custom event graphics, menus, invitations, print collateral, and web and email.
Work closely with the Marketing Manager to plan campaigns and meet digital design needs.
Handle 10-20 projects at once from concept to completion, maintaining tight timelines and ensuring vendor coordination.
Partner with manufacturers to design custom goods for clients for b2c and b2b clients.
Select Clients: MN Twins, AdFed MN, American Heart Association, Netflix, D’Amicos & Sons, Science Museum of MN, Smithsonian Institution, Jack & Jill of America, Surescripts, Brooktree Capital, Bellagala, W Hotel.

Contractor · Freelance · Mpls, MN · 2022-2024

Provided end-to-end design, illustration and fabrication services for a diverse set of clients including,
Ongoing illustrations for the Hill and Lake Press.
Designed and painted a mural for Franklin Center in Golden Valley, MN.
Designed and built custom cloud sculpture for Wrecktangle at the Plaza in St. Paul, MN.

Contractor · Street Factory Media · Mpls, MN · 2022

Managed the fabrication of various marketing assets for an array of clients, including woodworking, sewing, painting and vinyl application. Worked across sculpture mediums such as foam, concrete, and fiberglass.

Handled and grew within a fast-paced schedule while ensuring polished and quality products.
Comprehensively supported event activations, including guerilla marketing, installation and strike, operations, and working as a brand ambassador.
Select Clients: Xcel Energy, Highlander Whiskey, Misfit Market, Bumble, MN Zoo, and Caribou Coffee.

Event Designer · Glow Holiday · St. Paul, MN · 2021 - 2022

Planned, developed, and executed designs for immersive light exhibits including concept illustrations and building prototypes, visual layout and strategies.
Analyzed success of previous shows in order to inform and polish future shows.
Managed load in and out at warehouse.
Assist in run of show, including ongoing maintenance, programming lights, administrative work and website updates. Managed ticketing by communicating with patrons with concerns, rescheduling dates, and successfully adding transfer fee.

Event & Education Supervisor · Lighthouse Immersive · Mpls, MN · 2021 - 2022

Designed, piloted, and implemented education program that gave presentations to groups of up to 30 people about 5 times/day. Researched and wrote informational and engaging resources for guests including visuals and handouts.
Assisted in running events such as VIP Night, Community Day, and coordinating hot air balloon for a marketing event.
Organized guests lists, managed Eventbrite, and communicated with publicists and vendors, while working under time restraints.
Utilized programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Homebase, Paylocity, and Google Suite.

Instructor · University of Oregon · Eugene, OR · 2018 - 2021

Successfully taught Intro and Intermediate drawing, and Intro to Painting.
Designed and adjusted classes of 20 students to fit an online structure via Zoom.
Received 95% positive feedback from student evaluations.
Developed student’s knowledge of advanced critique and the contextual importance of their work.

Frankie the owl

2023, The Franklin Center, Golden Valley, MN

The Franklin Center is an institution offering a variety of services and education for those on the autism spectrum or with related neurodivergences.

Along with a small team, I led in designing and painting a large mural for the opening of their new gym. Picturing the school’s mascot, Frankie the Owl, we wanted to activate the space with outstretched wings and bold, graphic colors.

Hana April. Inc

July-August 2023

Equestria West & three day wedding

Highland Park

2022, SFM, various locations

We collaborated with Third Ear and Highland Park to bring whisky tastings to cities across the U.S. The project included multiple bars, live charcoal art, and a grassy lounge area.

I was fortunate enough to assist in building a bar that replicated Scottish cliffs and Yesnaby Castle. This scenic-inspired bar included a hidden projection system and background display to create a truly immersive tasting experience.

Misfits Market

2022, SFM, New York, NY

This New York City pop-up brought an online, grocery delivery to life. We were able to included games, prizes, and a Rube Goldberg machine in order to demonstrate how to save money and waste by shopping with Misfits Market.