Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
Overland Park, KS
Creative Manager
November 2023 to present
November 2023 to present
Kansas City Public Library
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO
Art Director
December 2015 to present
December 2015 to present
Lead Graphic Designer
August 2012 to December 2015
August 2012 to December 2015
I strive to ensure the Library's voice and visuals serve its values.
■ Leads the Library’s design projects and assists in overseeing marketing efforts. Creates original, high-quality promotional materials and content that informs, engages, and educates patrons. Develops messages and campaigns that highlight Library services and resources.
■ Grows and enriches the Library brand by building visual identity systems and creating assets for a wide collection of programs and services.
■ Oversees design and production of print materials such as monthly event calendars, direct mail pieces, bookmarks and brochures, reports, large-format signage, and general merchandise. Produces digital graphics for websites, social media, videos, presentations, and other marketing channels.
■ Works closely with Public Affairs colleagues on communications planning and strategy. Collaborates with Library leadership, internal staff, and external community partners, offering guidance on outreach tactics.
■ Writes original content for Library communication platforms, including newsletters, website, and print materials. Contributes to social media channels and videos. Manages email and blog messaging strategies to connect with our 290,000 cardholders.
■ Produces and develops public programming and community activities, including public signature events featuring nationally known authors.
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO
Public Affairs Coordinator
July 2011 to August 2012
July 2011 to August 2012
Public Affairs Specialist
September 2006 to July 2011
September 2006 to July 2011
■ Implemented communications strategies for public outreach efforts on topics such as water quality, recycling, and bicycle and pedestrian safety.
■ Created various marketing materials: Print publications including reports, brochures, and posters; outdoor advertisements such as transit ads and billboards; digital ads for social media and websites.
■ Coordinated advertising in regional print, radio, internet, TV,and outdoor channels. Oversaw contracts and budgets.
■ Developed branding and visual identities for programs and initiatives.
■ Wrote content for publications, advertising campaigns, and public communications.
■ Supported and organized public events and activities.
Office of the Chancellor, University of Missouri–Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
August 2004 to September 2006
■ Part of a team that managed the daily operations of a fast-paced executive office and provided support to the university's leadership.
■ Ensured quality control of outgoing communications from the Chancellor, including editing and drafting letters and internal memorandum.
■ Other duties involved general office administration, project management, meeting coordination and facilitation, and providing customer service to internal and external constituents.
Peace Corps
Senegal, West Africa
March 2003 to June 2004
■ Collaborated with school teachers to develop environmental lesson plans.
■ Organized village steering committee to establish and oversee a community environmental action plan. Facilitated community trainings on topics such as seed storage, tree benefits and maintenance, and pest management.
■ Engaged in various cross-cultural community development activities, effectively working with diverse groups in coordinating successful projects and events.
Business Research & Information Development Group (BRIDG)
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Project Associate
April 2002 to February 2003
BRIDG is a program of the University of Missouri Extension's Business Development Program. It provides Missouri's small business owners and entrepreneurs with research-based evaluation tools and resources. BRIDG initially was located on the UMKC campus, but has since moved to UM-Columbia; I was one of three staff members who set up the office in early 2002.
■ Worked with university staff to develop internal/external communication resources and promotional materials.
■ Grew a network of partners and collaborators for projects and events.
■ Designed and delivered informative research-based reports and marketing materials to internal and external clients. Helped develop surveys.
Bloch School of Business & Public Administration
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Assistant to the Ewing Marion Kauffman/Missouri Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership
April 2002 to February 2003
The position I held at BRIDG also involved a separate but related role supporting the Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership at the university's Bloch School of Business and Public Administration. In this capacity I assisted with research, wrote and edited reports, oversaw office correspondence and helped manage various projects and events.
EDUCATION
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Other areas of study: English, Communications, Art History