Built for the moment. Designed to perform.
EXPERIENCE IN THE CREATIVE WORLD OF DESIGN
15 YEARS & COUNTING
2013 GRADUATE BACHELOR OF ARTS & DESIGN
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
DESIGN PLATFORMS
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Firefly (AI)
Adobe Express
Adobe Dreamweaver
Capcut
Descript
Squarespace
Substack
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Advertising
Art Direction
Branding
CSS / HTML Coding
Digital Design
Logo Design
Marketing
Packaging
Photography
Podcast Production
Print
Social Media
Uniform Design
Video Editing
Website Design
GAMEPLAN CREATIVE & FOURSTAR BRANDING
2017 - PRESENT
Creative Director
Director Role (Managing Clients, Freelance Designers & Animators, Protecting Client Brand Quality & Consistencies, Project Deadlines & Budgets)
Print Design (Ads, Apparel, Banners, Books, Billboards, Invitations, Logos, Packaging, Posters, Sales Materials, Signage, Style Guides, Uniforms)
Digital Design (Ads, Branding Materials, Logos, Presentations, Scoreboards, Websites)
CLIENTS
Major League Baseball
National Polo Center
Slamball League
Armadillo United Movie
Princeton University
Ensemble Español
Slam Dunk 4 Diabetes
PNC Championship
Saint Ignatius
Duramesh
FCBX: Boeing
Little Village of Chicago
RexMD
San Bernardino County of California
Little Village of Chicago
As Creative Director, delivered over 8,000 postseason assets and 6,000 All-Star assets optimized for real-time performance, building flexible systems that unify multiple teams, sponsors, and stadium specifications under a single visual framework. Led cross-functional alignment between creative, production, league, and sponsorship stakeholders—ensuring clarity, consistency, and execution at scale in high-pressure environments.
As Senior Graphic Designer, executed brand systems across leagues, events, and entertainment properties—contributing to league launches, team identities, and environmental design systems. Translated high-level creative direction into production-ready assets across digital, print, and motion, strengthening expertise in scalable systems and multi-platform execution within fast-moving, high-visibility projects.
IOWA WILD HOCKEY CLUB
2014 - 2017
Senior Designer
Print Design (Sales & Corporate Kit Promotions, Ads, Magazine, Apparel, Logos)
Digital Design (Scoreboards, Website, Billboards, Digital Magazine, Ads)
Photography (Cannon, Nikon GoPro, In-Game & Promotional Use)
CLIENTS + SPECIAL EVENTS
Iowa Wild
Wild365 Hockey Club
WAHL Adult Hockey League
CAM Concert Event
Gaelic Storm Concert Event
Local Partners + Sponsors
Pink in the Rink
School Day Game
Stanley Cup Event
Star Wars Event
Veteran Appreciation
Led design and execution across all brand touchpoints for the Iowa Wild, AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild. Managed high-volume creative across marketing campaigns, in-game entertainment, corporate partnerships, and fan engagement—delivering work across print, digital, environmental, and game presentation. Owned the development of in-arena visuals including scoreboard graphics, promotional campaigns, and branded content that shaped the live fan experience.
Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and game operations to ensure cohesive execution across all touchpoints. Played a key role in developing scalable sub-brand systems, including the WILD 365 Hockey Club, supporting revenue growth and fan loyalty. Thrived in a fast-paced, live sports environment—delivering consistent, high-quality creative under tight timelines.
KANE BROTHERS WATER FEATURES
2013 - 2014
Graphic Designer
Print Design (Sales Kit, Folders, Packaging Design, Ads, Posters)
Digital Design (Website, App, E-mail Blasts)
Photography (Cannon, Nikon GoPro)
Videography (Editing, Ads)
CLIENT PROJECTS
Digital + Print Ads
Elevated Print Portfolio
Marketing Material Refresh
Photography + Videography
Rebranded Style Guide
Website Design
Designed and executed brand and marketing materials for a custom water feature company specializing in high-end residential and commercial installations. Developed visual assets across print, digital, and environmental applications—supporting project presentations, client proposals, and sales initiatives.
Translated technical concepts and architectural plans into clear, compelling visuals that communicated design intent to clients, builders, and stakeholders. Collaborated closely with project managers and fabricators to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment between design vision and final installation.
Balanced creative storytelling with functionality—producing materials that not only elevated the brand but also supported business development and client decision-making.
IOWA STATE DAILY
2011 - 2013
Graphic Designer
Print Design (Newspaper Layout Designs)
Digital Design (App Design and Interactive Article Design)
DESIGN AWARDS
Won Award for Sports Special Edition
Oklahoma State Upset
1st college team to publish on digital app
Designed high-volume editorial and advertising layouts for the Iowa State Daily, producing daily print and digital content under tight deadlines. Executed page layouts, headlines, and visual storytelling across news, sports, and feature sections—balancing speed, clarity, and strong visual hierarchy to meet publication schedules.
Collaborated with editors, writers, and photographers to ensure cohesive storytelling across each issue. Maintained consistency across layouts while adapting to evolving content needs, strengthening foundational skills in typography, composition, and deadline-driven production within a fast-paced newsroom environment.
VAN DUERM DESIGN
SUMMER 2012
Graphic Design Intern
Print Design (Packaging, Ads, Posters, Invitations, Flyers)
Digital Design (Websites, Blogs, Photography, Editing)
CLIENTS
Adventist Hospital
Auditorium Theatre
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Rush Hospital
Texas Heritage Properties
Designed brand identities and marketing materials for a range of clients at Van Duerm Design, supporting projects across print and digital platforms. Contributed to logo development, brand systems, and client-facing collateral—translating strategic direction into polished, production-ready design.
Collaborated closely with creative leadership to refine concepts and ensure consistency across deliverables. Gained experience working within established brand guidelines while developing a strong foundation in typography, layout, and detail-oriented execution across multiple client projects.