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Work Experience

RH Aero Systems / Rhinestahl Corporation
Cincinnati, OH  |  March 2023 – Present

Marketing Design Specialist

  • Lead the creative development of animated explainer videos that translate complex aviation tooling concepts and products into engaging visual stories through technical interviews, storyboarding, custom illustration, motion graphics, and video editing.
  • Develop and execute immersive tradeshow booth concepts for international aerospace exhibitions, creating distinctive themed environments that strengthen brand presence and attendee engagement.
  • Partner with the Marketing Events Coordinator to plan and execute global trade shows and internal events, coordinating creative assets from concept through installation.
  • Lead the development of integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, photography, and video while helping to evolve RH Aero Systems’ visual identity and brand standards following the acquisition of HYDRO Systems.
  • Enhance PowerPoint presentations with brand-appropriate layouts, infographics, and iconography.
  • Produced and edited a video profiling employees’ military service and career journeys while highlighting the company’s commitment to supporting veterans.
  • Integrate UTM-enabled QR codes into marketing materials to track campaign performance and audience engagement.


Varsity Spirit
Memphis, TN (Remote from Cincinnati, Ohio)
April 2022 – November 2022

Freelance Graphic Designer and Art Director 

  • Collaborated on the development of the visual style guide for Varsity’s annual cheerleading catalog, helping establish the publication’s creative direction.
  • Designed layout concepts and visual mockups that guided photography, product placement, and final page composition from concept through production.
  • Developed the creative concept and layouts for the catalog’s featured shoe section.
  • Traveled to Dallas, Texas to provide on-site art direction for product and lifestyle photo shoots.
  • Styled products and collaborated with photographers to execute the catalog’s creative vision.

Grandin Road
Cincinnati, OH  |  April 2016 – August 2020

Production Graphic Designer 

  • Designed editorial layouts, marketing materials, and print and digital assets supporting seasonal product launches and national direct-mail campaigns.
  • Conceptualized and led the redesign of promotional package inserts with exclusive offers, contributing to increased sales.
  • Led the art direction and layout of promotional lookbooks showcasing seasonal collections for marketing initiatives.
  • Redesigned marketing collateral for Grandin Road’s private label credit card, partnering with Marketing and Development teams to implement updates across print and digital channels.

614 Media Group
Columbus, OH  |  April 2011 – December 2015

Lead Designer  

  • Designed magazine covers, editorial layouts, illustrations, and advertisements while collaborating with editors across multiple regional publications.
  • Developed and executed integrated marketing campaigns for Restaurant Week Columbus and ColumBEST across print, digital, and promotional materials.
  • Hired and mentored design interns, fostering collaboration and supporting the growth of the creative team.

Education

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Chicago, IL  |  August 2006 – May 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication

The University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
Cincinnati, OH | September 2003 – May 2006

Software and Platforms


Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Microsoft 365, WordPress, Shopify


Skills

Graphic design, editorial design, branding, art direction, motion graphics, video production, environmental graphics, marketing design, typography, illustration, photography, user interface design