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EXPERIENCE

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EDUCATION

University of Missouri — Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Journalism in Strategic Communication | Minor in Art
Certificate in Multicultural Studies
Received: May 2022

EXPERIENCE

Creative Manager | Alice & Wonder
October 2025 — Present, Chicago, Illinois

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— Design visually compelling emails and corresponding Instagram Stories, guided by performance metrics such as open and click-through rates

— Develop innovative, on-brand creative concepts to support product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns

— Manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, small-business retail environment

— Partner closely with the owner, retail team, and marketing staff to produce print and digital collateral that reinforces brand identity across all customer touch points

— Stay current with trends to ensure creative content remains fresh, relevant, and aligned with the brand’s aesthetic

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Art Director | TPN, an Omnicom Commerce Agency
May 2022 — October 2025, Chicago, Illinois

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— Collaborated with Copywriters to translate client needs into visually captivating and impactful designs based on campaign strategy and marketing objectives
— Delivered high-quality electronic files for presentations, print prepress, email marketing, and digital applications under tight deadlines, ensuring precision and adherence to brand standards
— Identified industry trends, integrating emerging design techniques and shopper-focused insights

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Art Director | MOJO Ad
August 2021 — May 2022, Columbia, Missouri   

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— Directed a creative team of four and led creation of all visual assets for a full-service advertising agency under the guidance of professionals and University of Missouri strategic communication students​

— ​Collaborated with high-profile clients to develop a fully-integrated campaign that resonated with our youth and young adult target audience

— Took ownership of projects from ideation to execution by managing rolling updates while responding to management direction and creative feedback​

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Graphic Design Intern | Knorr Marketing Communications
May 2021 — August 2021, Columbia, Missouri     

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— Developed print collateral and digital products, including save the date invitations, sponsor packets, and annual newsletter reports for clients’ deliverables and events

— Prepped creative documents for print production

— Assisted creative team with administrative tasks including trips to the printer, binding execution, delivery of client projects, and signage location scouting

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Marketing and Digital Communications Intern | Knorr Marketing Communications
May 2021 — August 2021, Columbia, Missouri     

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— Developed and executed marketing strategies by managing social media platforms, writing engaging copy, photographing projects on-site, and interpreting analytics to drive client success

— Planned and curated client social media content across multiple channels to implement campaign strategies ideated in brainstorming sessions with full-time staff

— Increased brand awareness and ensured client communications had consistent messages across platforms

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Creative Director | Buzz Magazine, Journalism 4994: Magazine Publishing
January 2021 — May 2021, Columbia, Missouri       

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— Led a team of designers to create a 60-page full-feature magazine prototype

— Designed the logo, cover, table of contents, and feature pages, while overseeing content placement and final proofs before print

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Art Director | Vox Magazine
January 2021 — May 2021, Columbia, Missouri  
 

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— Led visual direction for monthly issues, from concept through final production

— Collaborated closely with editors and writers to conceptualize and execute design solutions that enhanced storytelling and reader engagement

— Streamlined collaboration to meet deadlines and budget constraints

​— Sourced, organized, and directed photography, ensuring imagery aligned with editorial content and visual tone

​— Strengthened expertise in typography, layout design, and Adobe Creative Suite to deliver polished, impactful designs under tight deadlines

​​— Delivered high-quality work in a fast-paced editorial environment, effectively juggling multiple priorities and adapting to evolving needs

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Online Media Director | Kappa Alpha Theta 
January 2021 — December 2021, Columbia, Missouri

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— Worked closely with the Vice President of External Affairs to manage Theta’s brand on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and website/blog

— Gathered content that represented the chapter authentically

— Designed graphics, flyers, and updated the website/blog layout design
— Delegated tasks to the 10+ members involved in the social media committee

— Supported the development and promotion of the chapter’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy

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President | Mizzou Magazine Club
August 2020 — May 2022, Columbia, Missouri

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— Led club meetings while organizing events and managing prospective member outreach

— Led 20+ members on the annual New York trip after communicating with 15+ publications including Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, The New Yorker, and HGTV Magazine to set up visit times

— Established a climate that fostered membership engagement and enthusiasm

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Supervisor & Career Specialist | University of Missouri Career Center
September 2018 — May 2022, Columbia, Missouri


— Mentored and supervised three to five Career Specialists by delegating tasks, responding to inquiries, and upholding Career Center policies to streamline operations
— Assisted students with creation and improvement of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles while providing information and guidance on job search resources

— Managed scheduling for 25+ employees utilizing Qualtric Survey responses

— Updated and maintained the Career Center website with new student major lists, ensuring functionality and accessibility for staff and students

— Redesigned 70+ career development handouts and ensured compliance with accessibility standards using Adobe Acrobat

HONORS & AWARDS

Telly Award, Campaign-Products & Services Silver Winner for Cricket x HBO Max Campaign — 2025

American Advertising Silver Medal Award for MOJO Ad Team Logo Design — 2022

KC Ad Club Foundation Scholarship Recipient — 2021, 2022

Ruth Ellen Gee Scholarship Recipient — 2020

University of Missouri Dean's List — 2018 through 2022

Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizens Award Recipient — 2018

Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Feature Page Writing — 2017, 2018

RELEVANT COURSES

Art 1030 — 2D Materials and Methods
Journalism 2000 — Cross-Cultural Journalism
Art 2005 — Basic Design and Visual Communication 
Journalism 2150 — Multimedia Journalism
Art 2410 — Graphic Design 1
Art 2430 — Calligraphy and Hand Lettering
Art 2730 — Screen Printing
Marketing 3000 — Principles of Marketing
Journalism 3000 — History of American Journalism 
Journalism 4000 — Communications Law
Journalism 4200 — Principles of Strategic Communication
Journalism 4204 — Intro to Strategic Writing and Design
Journalism 4218 — Mojo Ad Staff
Marketing 4220 — Consumer Behavior
Journalism 4220 — Creative Portfolio
Journalism 4228 — Strategic Design and Visuals 2
Marketing 4250 — Retail Marketing
Journalism 4252 — Branded Strategic Storytelling
Journalism 4952 — Strategic Communication Research 1
Journalism 4970W — Strategic Campaigns - Writing Intensive
Journalism 4994 — Advanced Magazine Publishing 

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