RESUME

Professional Experience

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

American Council on Education
2021-Present

Led, managed, and mentored the 6-person creative content team
Used technical expertise in creative design to guide and review work for final quality control and brand adherence, ensuring the client’s vision is accurately translated to the end product
Worked across programs and projects to define, maintain, and evolve the tools, processes, and communication around ACE’s brand

American Council on Education
2019-2021

Led the design and editorial staff and managed the department budget to successfully produce over 300 projects annually
Helped clients define creative goals, create the most impactful project, and measure success
Acted as a thought partner with higher education leaders to produce industry-changing graphics, data visualizations, and reports
Conceptualized, designed, and produced branded materials such as print collateral, nation-wide marketing campaigns, social imagery, environmental graphics, and short animations
Created original, recognizable, and cohesive branding for ACE’s annual conferences, podcasts, and sub-branded sites
Collaborated with marketing partners to write creative copy highlighting ACE’s mission and story
Implemented and improved upon highly-collaborative creative processes to ensure the timeliness and quality of each product

American Council on Education
2016-2019

Worked independently to create unique artwork and designs for print and digital materials
Created interactive and easily digestible visuals to help readers accurately interpret large data sets or complex ideas
Worked within the ACE brand guidelines to create cohesive and attractive publications
Led the creative team in collaboration with editorial, marketing, and public relations staff to seamlessly release projects and advertise events
Served on the 100th Anniversary Committee, creating special projects and council-wide initiatives

American Council on Education
2014-2016

Coordinated, organized, and managed the production of more than 30 publications simultaneously, and 300+ annually
Acted as the liaison between ACE and all clientele to ensure all publications are accurate, timely, and perfectly executed
Led a weekly meeting involving marketing, web, public relations, design, and editorial to help communication amongst staff and ensure deadlines are on target
Collected and presented data to help continuously improve the production team’s functionality

BAE Systems
2012-2014

Worked with the senior editor to edit technical documents pertaining to the operational testing of Marine Corps equipment
Edited and produced a 300-page operational manual based on solid understanding of technical content
Decreased spending by digitizing training manuals for US Marine Corps and US Navy clients
Designed graphics and presented key deliverables to the customer in quarterly collaboration meetings
Helped with the organization, data verification, and presentation of contract proposals