PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VML (formerly VMLY&R)
Associate Design Director 2021–present
Creative Services, Inclusive Experience Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Adjunct Professor 2020-2021
Introduction to Layout

TPN
Senior Art Director 2013-2021
Clorox Company, Albertsons/Safeway, Hershey Company

Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES/The Exchange)
Graphic Designer/Art Director 2010-2013

The Integer Group
Art Director 2003-2009
Maytag, Pella Windows & Doors, Michelin Tires, The Iowa Lottery

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Master of Fine Art, Visual Communication 2015
Coursework included Creative Methodology, MFA/MBA Interdisciplinary Concepts, and Pedagogy

Drake University
Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design 2004
Supplemental coursework in Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing and Management

RECOGNITION

AWARDS

African American Marketing Association 50+ Black Marketers on the Rise 2022

2021 Silver Effie

2021 Gold Reggie

2020 Bronze Effie

2020 Bronze Reggie

2004 Addy (Best-in-Show)


JURIES

2023 One Eyeland Awards “Top 10 Women Photographers”


PRESS

Bold Journey Magazine

Canvas Rebel Magazine