Education
Loyola University Chicago, Certificate in Graphic Design – 2017
Madison Area Technical College, Associate Degree, Paramedicine – 1996
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bachelor of Arts, English, with Creative Writing emphasis, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy – 1990
Experience
Thirst – May 2017–August 2017
Photography, layout, and editing for Heartbreak, a book on the Moving Design initiative in response to Chicago gun violence
Designed multiple websites, letterhead, print and promotional materials for the Nonprofit Anthropocene Alliance
Worked on catalog index for high-end furniture designer
Directed installation of the Fallen gun violence memorial at Swift Elementary Specialty School
Freelance Graphic Design – 2007–present
Heartbreak, a Moving Design Initiative in response to Chicago gun violence led by designer Rick Valicenti 2017
Chicago Rowing Foundation – Logo design ROWtoberfest Regatta 2016, apparel logo design 2017 season
DePaul University Crew Team – Logo design 2016
Edgewater CrossFit – Logo design 2014-present
RIDE BACKWARDS – Owner/Designer, Chicago, Illinois – 2007–2014
Founded a first-in-class brand of athletic wear for firefighters, acted as lead artist and designer for all apparel
Product management, including procurement, inventory & fulfillment
Created product mockups, branding, and marketing strategies
Maintained strong social media presence on various platforms
Fostered active Facebook community of over 17,000 RB fans
Retouched customer-submitted product & lifestyle images for social media
Devised & managed Team RB, a community of competitive firefighter athletes and brand ambassadors
Coordinated firefighter fundraisers and charity outreach
Kollege Town Sports – Sales, Windsor, Wisconsin – 2012–2014
Designed logos and provided branded apparel for teams, races and events
Created corporate logos and work apparel collections
Consulted groups on seasonal materials, colors and latest apparel trends
Made design recommendations based on logo complexity and project budget
Provided customer service and order follow-up to meet event deadlines
Consistently met sales goals and maintained position in top 10% of sales reps
Freelance Artist & Muralist – 1990–present
Edgewater CrossFit – Painted mural installation 2015–2016
Mallatt’s Pharmacy & Costume – Painted mural installation 2015
Painted murals at multiple Madison Fire Department fire stations, local restaurants, travel agencies, dance studios, and private homes
Created commissioned original hand drawings
City of Madison Fire Department – Firefighter Paramedic – 1999–2010
American Heart Association CPR Instructor – 2000–2002
Honors and Activities
STA 100 Winner, Chicago Gun Violence Zines, and Memorial Tubes, 2017
AIGA Chicago M.A.D. Student Design Award recipient, 2017
Fine Arts Mellon Award Third Place, Loyola University Chicago, 2016-2017
Photograph selected for Loyola University’s Student Juried Exhibition, 2017
Wrote, illustrated, and published children’s book, The Good Rookie, 2008
Chicago Rowing Foundation Masters Competitive Team, 2015–present
AIGA Member, 2015–present
Published short story in University of Wisconsin Undergraduate Literary Magazine, Canvas, 1991
Prize-winning short story award, University of Wisconsin Undergraduate Literary Contest, 1990