Professional Experience and Education

Education:

Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design

Briar Cliff University

2014 - 2018

Master of Arts: Sports Management

Briar Cliff University

2019 - 2021

Des Moines Menace Soccer Club (USL League Two)

Director of Creative Services
Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator
January 2022 - August 2022

Lead the internal creative services team while working cross functionally with members of other departments.
Work collaboratively and constructively on each project with others on the team including Project Managers, Merchants, other Creative Team members.
Conceptualize and provide creative direction for marketing and sales materials as well as social media materials on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
Prioritize projects and manage resources and schedules to meet deadlines.
Lead and direct a team of photographers and videographers on game days and other days required for shoots.
Develop and communicate timelines, milestones, next steps and status to entire team
Create and design all graphic needs for marketing materials, social media materials and print materials.

Christmas Print & Retail Assistant
October 2021 - December 2021

Print names and numbers on Official Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League jerseys for the players, staff, customers and the Amex Stadium Tour;
Specialize in plaquing, kerning and measuring names for prints;
Provide excellent customer service and to deal with general enquiries from customers;
replenishing stock, processing payments and providing advice on products and upselling Brighton & Hove Albion products.

Graphic Designer, Social Media Coordinator & Soccer Operations
April 2019 - August 2021

Designing and producing all graphics such as social media, website, billboard, jumbotron, posters, tickets, season tickets and more;
Organizing and executing promotional photoshoots/videos with sponsors;
Assisting with video editing and green screen/white screen photography;
Running social-media such as in-game and game day updates on Twitter and Instagram throughout all home and away action;
Playing an active role in the marketing and promotions that drive the Menace.
Traveling with the Des Moines Menace’s USL League Two team and assisting in travel logistics and game-day preparations;
Working with coaches and staff in creating and communicating travel itineraries.

Graphic Designer, Social Media Coordinator & Assistant Coach (+3 Months Interim Head Coach)
August 2019 - May 2021

Design and edit promotional illustrations, graphics and photographs for the Briar Cliff Women’s Soccer social media;
Manage multiple projects at a time while organizing and planning practice/games;
Running social-media such as in-game and game day updates on Twitter and Instagram throughout all home and away action;
Assist the head coach in all aspects of the program;
Administrative duties and monitoring of student athlete academic progress.

Graphic Designer
April 2020 - August 2020

Design eye-catching materials that promote USL Pro Iowa including printed materials and digital graphics;
Plan and assist in coordinating social media post to attract soccer fans in Iowa;
Assist with video editing and production for "Mini Pitch" release posts on Facebook and Twitter.

Graphic Designer, Social Media Coordinator & Assistant Coach
August 2018 - May 2019

Design and edit promotional illustrations, graphics and photographs for the Briar Cliff Men’s Soccer social media;
Manage multiple projects at a time while organizing and planning practice/games;
Running social-media such as in-game and game day updates on Twitter and Instagram throughout all home and away action;
Assist the head coach in all aspects of the program;
Administrative duties and monitoring of student athlete academic progress.

Technology Mentor
March 2017 - 2018

Assisting students with technology problems and questions at the University library such as laptop, MacBook, Adobe and Microsoft Office issues;
Cleaning and storing all library equipment as well as closing and locking the library each night;
Presenting to different classes and offering tutoring to students who need help in computer/design classes.

For a full downloadable resume, please click the link below:

Resume: CV