EDUCATION

University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Master of Arts, Emerging Media 2025

Capstone: Auxilio app

University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Emory University Communications & Marketing, Creative Strategy

Senior Creative Director March 2024 - present
Emory brought me in to help land a brand refresh that was already in flight — and then kept handing me bigger things. Since I’ve begun, I've gone from finalizing a visual identity system to rebuilding the entire university logo architecture, training stakeholders across campus, and quietly transforming how a creative division thinks about its own work.

• Brand guardian for an entire university system

• Turned reactive task execution into a strategic in-house agency model

• Building a logo system that will last

• The creative bridge between designers, marketers, and the C-suite

University of Georgia Development & Alumni Relations, Marketing & Communications

Creative Director July 2023 - March 2024
Associate Creative Director November 2021 - July 2023
Senior Creative Design Specialist December 2019 - November 2021
Creative Design Specialist June 2017 - December 2019
Seven years. Four titles. A lot of growth — mine and the team's. UGA is where I found my creative leadership voice, built programs that people still talk about, and learned that the best work happens when you trust people and give them room to surprise you.

• Rebranded 40 Under 40 and Bulldog 100 — logos still in use, experiences raved about

• Creative direction behind $1.5M in donations for Beat Week, $758K for the Dawg Bowl, and 75 commitments of $25,000+

• Grew from executing design to leading strategy, teams, and creative culture

Louisiana State University Athletics

Creative Services Coordinator March 2016 - June 2017
One year in collegiate athletics taught me more about fast, high-stakes, high-energy design than anything before or since. Game days are not for the faint of heart — and I loved every second of it.
The role that showed me what school spirit looks like when it's designed well — and how quickly it spreads.

Earlier Chapters
Jumpstart Publishing, Creative Manager | 2013–2015
Big Frog, Graphic Designer | 2012–2013

FREELANCE & CONTRACT WORK

Kennesaw State University, Division of University Advancement

Motion Graphics & Creative (Contract), 2026

Independent Freelance Practice, 2010-Present
Brand identity, design consultation, book design, wedding and personal stationery, event signage and booth design, and photo retouching — ongoing via word-of-mouth referral.

PUBLICATIONS

Georgia Magazine, published spreads 2021-2024

Emory Magazine, creative direction 2024-present

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

University of Georgia
Design Professional Practices guest lecture, March 2023

Instructor: Noelle Shuck
Career path discussions, real world scenarios, and samples of work.

Barnett Shoals Elementary
Visual Arts student teacher, 2012

Supervising Instructor: Leonard Piha
Designed and taught visual arts curriculum across PreK–5th grade in a high-inclusion school environment, adapting lessons for a range of learning needs including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Conceived and implemented a school-wide Spring art show — a single cohesive project engaging all 600+ students across every grade level, from initial concept through installation.
Integrated technology into daily lessons to deepen student engagement with art history, artistic movements, and contemporary practice.

Oconee County High School
Graphic Design student teacher, 2012

Instructor: Susan Burger
Developed and taught curriculum for Introduction to Graphic Design and Advanced Graphic Design, covering Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, infographic design, digital art, and commercial design principles.
Advised the Yearbook staff on layout, composition, and editorial design.
Designed a lesson on infographic design that led directly to a student landing a paid freelance contract — proof that real-world application was built into the work from day one.

MENTORSHIP

Something I believe pretty hard: the best thing you can do with what you've learned is give it away. Creativity is too good to hoard. I mentor through UGA's Mentor Program and stay in regular contact with past teammates and colleagues who are figuring out their own creative paths. Because the "what if we..." conversations don't have to stop just because the project did.

AWARDS + ACCOLADES

CASE

Circle of Excellence, Bronze 2026
“Thank You, President Carter: Remembering Emory's Beloved Professor”
Communications/Storytelling
Emory University

UGA Development & Alumni Relations

DAR Star, February 2024
SIC ‘Em Nomination, Commitment 2022
Nomination, Innovation 2020
Nomination, Innovation 2019

PIAG Print Excellence Competition

Award of Excellence (x3) 2020
…for Invitations with 4+ Colors: 40 Under 40 invitation
…for Programs 4+ Colors: 40 Under 40 program
…for Invitations with 4+ Colors: Alumni Tailgate invitation
Print Excellence Award (x2) 2019
Sic ‘Em posters
Athletic Development Event invitations

American Advertising Award, Silver ADDY, OOH, Site-Interior, 2017
AAF Baton Rouge

2017 College Softball Posters, Ranked #12 of Top 25, 2017
Poster Swag

CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America)

2016-17 Publications & Digital Design Results, 2017
Best in Nation, LSU Women's Soccer Guide - University Division
Best Cover, LSU Women's Soccer Guide - University Division
Second in Nation, LSU Volleyball Guide - University Division
Best Cover, LSU Volleyball Guide - University Division

SkullSparks FBS/P5 Visual Top 25, LSU Creative Voted #8 of 2017
SkullSparks (link and link)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

Emory University, 2026 PRIDE Festival, planning committee member
Emory University, Web Governance, Design Committee Co-Chair
LE BOOK, Connections, Atlanta Juror 2026
CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education), 2017-present
Elevate Georgia, committee member June 2024
UGA Mentor Program, Mentor 2022-present
AIGA, Atlanta chapter
Creative Athenians, active member

CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CES January 2025
American Marketing Association (AMA) November 2024
Adobe MAX October 2023
Creative South April 2022
SXSW March 2019
Elevate Georgia June 2018
CropCons April 2017