Lavender Lamborghini, roll up in a blue bikini Bitches on the beaches, lookin' super cute and freaky All my friends are princesses, we keep it whipped and creamy

Lavender Lamborghini, roll up in a blue bikini Bitches on the beaches, lookin' super cute and freaky All my friends are princesses, we keep it whipped and creamy

Graphic design will save the world right after rock and roll does.

Graphic design will save the world right after rock and roll does.

Defamiliarize the ordinary.

Defamiliarize the ordinary.

// Experience


2023—

building the future of Morningstar's digital B2B experience, creative direction of entire B2B design system, campaign creative direction and exscution

Design Manager


2023

Morningstar

Freelance Associate Design Director

OKRP

creative direction for national and global brands across various mediums

creative direction for global brands, creation and implementation of design systems

Lead Designer / Creative Director

IRIS

2022


branding and creative direction for Grindr, developed global campaigns and activations, brand refresh, managed a team of creatives

Design Director

Grindr

2021—2022


DDB

2018—2021


Senior Designer

strategic development of visual systems for global brands, creative direction and execution of multi-channel campaigns

Mornignstar

2009—2018


Senior Designer / Motion Design Specialist

cultivated an innovative in-person brand experience through motion graphics, defined and crafted the motion language for Morningstar’s software products and marketing videos, video installations and exhibition design for the Morningstar
Investment Conference

// Recognition & Community Involvement


2019—202

connecting and empowering LGBTQ+ employees in all of Omnicom’s Chicago offices, organizing and facilitating round-tables, workshops, and fundraising events to benefit LGBTQ+ community

OPEN Pride Chicago

Chapter Chair


2019-2021

Human Rights Camapaign

Design & Creative Director

development and execution of branding materials for Human Rights Campaign Chicago’s gala program

Chicago Design Museuem


2018

Featured artist

work featured in Great Ideas of Humanity show and video installation at 150 North Riverside in Chicago

2016—2018


Out@Morningstar

Creative Director

employee resource group connecting and empowering LGBTQ+ employees
at Morningstar 

2011


Michael Glass Memorial Award

award given to a UIC Art&Design student who demonstrated exceptional excellence during their program