At Mercedes-Benz’s internal agency, I lead a team of art directors and designers in the creation
of integrated campaigns for Sprinter Commercial Vans, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts & Service as well as The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center.

Responsibilities: Working with the sr. copywriter, in the development of multiple concepts for assigned accounts. Management of multiple projects from pitch through production, including print advertising, direct mail, and digital marketing deliverables.

At Automobile Magazine, I led the art/photo departments in the monthly execution of this award-winning high-profile automotive publication.

Within the Performance Automotive Group, I managed the art departments of seven consumer publications with a combined circulation of over one million. I was also integral in corporate branding strategies and identity awareness initiatives. .

Responsibilities: Modernized of the design and art direction of seven unique automotive publications. Recruited, supervised and mentored art department personnel, that included a staff of six art directors. Directed photography and design across all titles. Created and managed art department budgets. Deployed serval titiles utilizing new digital publishing technologies.

Art directed and designed assigned sections of Cargo Magazine.

While working in the Primedia creative services department, I worked with publishers and editors to design and redesign several titles. My design work there earned several national awards, including two Gold Ozzies.

Double Major in Visual Communication Design & Photography