Professional Summary
I am a designer—a hybrid advertising and marketing professional with a strong background in the brand strategy, design and implementation of retail and consumer packaged goods—across all media touchpoints.
Making an emotive connection with people—by leveraging strategy and design—is at the heart of my work.
Throughout my career, I have delivered the best possible level of creativity, service and leadership for a variety of clients including: Procter & Gamble, GE Appliances, Kraft, Yum! Brands, Darden, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Mead, Smucker's, Lowe’s, Tyson, Heinz, AT&T, Valvoline, Pfizer, Wendy's, Hunter, Borden, World Finer Foods, World Kitchen and John Morrell.
I am committed to lifelong learning through intellectual, creative and personal growth—striving to inspire the next generation of creatives through my work as an Adjunct Faculty member at Miami University, University of Louisville and University of Cincinnati.
Education
MDes: University of Cincinnati 2012 (Design)
BFA: Bowling Green 1992 (Graphic Design)
Positions and Work Experience
2008 -2020 Adjunct Instructor, Miami University,
2014 -2020 Adjunct Instructor, University of Louisville,
2008 - Creative Consultant, Gilmore Branding and Design, LLC,
Courses Taught
DMC3101: Business of Creativity
DMC2150: Design Skills for Film and Media
PD2030: Honors Inquiry to Innovation