Art Director with 8+ years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry. Expert in the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and web design applications. 

Education & Certifications

BFA: GRAPHIC DESIGN | MINOR: MASS COMMUNICATIONS

Minnesota State University, Mankato | Mankato, MN

GOOGLE CERTIFIED: UX/UI DESIGN

EMBE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: CLASS OF 2023

work experience

2022 - Present

ART DIRECTOR

Lawrence & Schiller | Sioux Falls, SD

  • Set direction in the design, development, and implementation of the creative concept to achieve the client’s project and/or campaign goals

  • Delegating tasks and mentoring fellow teammates

  • Supervise and assess graphic materials to ensure quality and accuracy

  • Provide creative direction and industry knowledge 

2020 - 2022

SENIOR DESIGNER

Lawrence & Schiller | Sioux Falls, SD

  • Help lead in the design, development, and implementation of the creative concept to achieve the client’s project and/or campaign goals

2016 - Present

FREELANCE DESIGNER

Katelyn Short Design | Sioux Falls, SD

  • Provide a variety of creative services including special occasion invites, logo and brand identities, marketing materials, t-shirt designs, and more. 

  • Time management and client communication

2018-2020

DESIGNER

Lawrence & Schiller | Sioux Falls, SD

  • Help produce award-winning creative concepts through production and strategic thinking 

  • Maintaining strong relationships with team members

  • Effectively understand and meet tight deadlines

2017-2018

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

44i | Sioux Falls, SD

2016-2017

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Corporate Graphics International | North Mankato, MN

graphic design

web design

ux/ui design

project management

creative strategy

graphic design web design ux/ui design project management creative strategy

AWARDS

  • Years 2018-2024.

    • Gold

    • Silver

    • Best of Show

  • Honors websites, videos, podcasts, marketing, mobile and social.

    • Website / BlackHills Vacations - Silver

    • Email / L&S Self-Promotion Anniversary Email - Gold

    • Social Campaign Series / SD Office of Highway Safety - Silver

    • Email / Travel SD Insights Email Series - Silver

    • Website / Visit Duluth - Silver

    • Website / Dakota State University Cyber 27 - Silver

    • Campaign-B2C / Visit Duluth: "Love It Like We Do" - Bronze

  • Outstanding performance by a Lawrence & Schiller employee.

    • Q4 / 2021

  • Recognition for going the extra mile on a campaign or project.

    • South Dakota Tourism - RFP Response

    • South Dakota Office of Highway Safety - Traveling Sculpture

    • Duluth - 2022 Rebrand & “Love It Like We Do” Campaign

    • L&S - ThrHOback HoHo Event Design & Promotion

    • Sanford Health - Crossover Classic Basketball Tournament Campaign & Event Production

    • Dakota State University - Cyber27 Website

    • L&S - MPLS Office Buildout

    • BluePeak - Campaign Creative Direction

  • Commemorates the bold exploration that young professionals in advertising and marketing do in their everyday work.