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More than a Creative Director.

My creative story begins in art class (go figure), back when all I wanted to do was create. Textbooks with no pictures? No thanks. Movies without color? I’ll pass. Little did I know, a career was calling—one that spoke to my love for all things creative. 

But there’s a whole other side to my "why." I’m a wife, mom of three, and a family-first person through and through. They are my world. At the same time, I’m naturally ambitious—a strategic "doer" who needs a place to channel that energy. My career is that outlet. It’s where I find deep value in problem-solving and building something from nothing. While I love my family fiercely, I also love creatives. I’ve realized that whether I’m at home or in the office, my mission is the same: to protect, to advocate, and to lead with integrity.

​BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY, PEOPLE WON'T ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT YOU SAY, BUT THEY'LL REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL
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Experience

Work

2026 (present) - Creative Director, Agency FIFTY3

2025 - Creative Director, Agency FIFTY3

2024 - Design Director, Agency FIFTY3
2023 - Art Director, Agency FIFTY3

2022 - Art Director, Agency FIFTY3

2021 - Freelance Creative

2020 - Sr. Graphic Designer & Motion Graphic Specialist, Omnivore Agency

2019 - Sr. Graphic Designer & Motion Graphic Specialist, Omnivore Agency

2018 - Graphic Designer, Omnivore Agency

2017 - Graphic Designer, Omnivore Agency

2016 - Graphic Design Intern, CI Design Inc.

Edu

2016 - B.S. Graphic Communication, Carroll University

Design emphasis with a Business Marketing Minor

2026
Leader of the Year

This award recognizes a team member who pushes themselves and our teams to be our best each day. They foster a collaborative environment, provide clear expectations and as a result everything at the agency works in cohesion.  

Agency FIFTY3

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