i’d like to say i don’t normally look like this, but i do.
ABOUT ME
I’m an associate creative director born and raised in philadelphia.
Outside of work, i can be found renovating my house, sewing clothes, reading trashy novels, doing a monday crossword, or trying to fill the hoagie shaped hole in my heart.
For the last 11 years, i have elevated brands' visual styles, created 360 campaigns, concepted, designed (and produced) brand activations, directed many photoshoots and video shoots, transformed product social feeds, and built social brand personas.
just email me, i promise ill answer
EXPERIENCE
edelman | remote | associate creative director
november 2021 - present
Art directed PR efforts for HomeGoods. Worked across global projects and concepted new campaigns as well as immediate activations and social executions. Led teams as large as 8 and as small as 1. Took projects from concept to execution in digital spaces and actual places with extensive production budgets and teams. Concepted on Dove, Starbucks, Tazo, Intuit, TJMaxx, Marshalls, and several other clients.
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cdm ny | chicago | senior art director
november 2020 - november 2021
Designed and art directed various print and web collateral for Vertex portfolio of brands. Worked across global projects and concepted new 360 campaigns. Coordinated and worked with multiple teams and agencies to complete robust projects.
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the integer group | chicago | senior art director
march 2017 - november 2020
Art directed various campaigns for MarsWrigley brands, including Snickers, Twix, M&MS, Skittles, Maltesers and various gum brands with target, walmart and c-stores. Occasionally aided on other projects for Red Robin, Orgain, Kevita, Starbucks, Babe Rose, and new client pitches. Responsibilities range from working with designers to create final art to concepting and creating campaign programs.
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allen & gerritsen | philadelphia | art director
september 2016 - march 2017
Art directed photoshoot from start until finish. Concepted 2017 campaign for Dietz and Watson Meats. Redesigned Lasalle University acceptance packet. Managed juniors while assisting with social content concepts and creation.
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red tettemer o’connell + partners | philadelphia | associate art director
march 2013-august 2016
Rose up in the ranks from intern to hire. Designing and concepting work for Reyka Vodka, Morningstar Farms, Dockers, Swarovski, Century 21 Real Estate, Under Armour Woman, Visit Philadelphia and new business pitches.
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mcgarry bowen | new york | art director
may 2013-august 2016
United Airlines
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AWARDS | some addys, a drum, and a reggie
EDUCATION | kutztown university of pennsylvania
B.F.A. in communication design, advertising and graphic design
magna cum laude (a smart little cookie)